• Joint Venture Acquires Four AL/MC Communities

    Following an active year of M&A with five separate deals totaling 21 properties, Stacked Stone Ventures has kicked off its 2026 growth with a portfolio acquisition in the Southeast. In a joint venture with Praxis Capital and an undisclosed family office, Stacked Stone, which was founded by Kent Eikanas, bought four assisted living/memory care... Read More »
  • Another Publicly Traded REIT Joins the M&A Mix

    Another well-capitalized institutional player is stepping into the seniors housing fray, adding fuel to an already aggressive bidding environment. And based on its initial acquisitions, with one closed at more than $1 million per unit, the target seems to be high-quality assets. Prices are rising fast in that segment, and as the buyer pool... Read More »
  • Distressed AL/MC Community Gets New Owner

    Scott Frazier, Kory Buzin and Steve Thomes of Blueprint advised a special servicer in the seniors housing sector on the sale of Spanish Vines, a well-maintained assisted living/memory care community. It sits in a densely populated Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood of southwest Sacramento, California. The 88-unit community was generating negative... Read More »
  • Underperforming Community Sells and Secures Financing

    A buyer recently acquired an underperforming seniors housing community in Charleston, South Carolina, and Blueprint Capital Markets secured the debt financing. Blueprint also represented the undisclosed seller in its divestment. The asset comprises 84 units of assisted living and memory care. There is room for occupancy growth and expense cuts,... Read More »
  • Standalone MC Communities Secure Acquisition Financing

    Berkadia recently announced three financings on behalf of three different sponsors. In one of the closings, Steve Muth and Ed Williams arranged $25.8 million in acquisition financing for Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park and Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard Park. The bridge financing was provided through Berkadia’s Proprietary Lending... Read More »
CFG Provides Interim Financing

CFG Provides Interim Financing

Last month, Capital Funding Group closed a $53.4 million bridge-to-HUD loan, providing interim financing to facilitate the refinancing of a maturing loan supporting two skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living community in Victorville, California. CFG intends to refinance the loan into permanent, long-term debt through HUD. Patrick McGovern handled the transaction.  This transaction follows CFG’s recent announcement highlighting the closing of $50.5 million in subordinate financing, which contributed to a nationally recognized borrower’s $375.5 million loan. The transaction supported the refinancing of 25 SNFs featuring 3,243 beds across the country. CFG restructured two existing... Read More »
Greystone Provides Bridge Financing to Oxford Capital Group

Greystone Provides Bridge Financing to Oxford Capital Group

Greystone provided $41 million in bridge financing to Oxford Capital Group for the acquisition of six assisted living communities totaling 372 beds in Minnesota. The financing was originated by Christopher Clare with assistance from David Young, Ryan Harkins, Ben Rubin, Parker Nielsen and Liam Gallagher. Greystone’s $41 million interest-only, non-recourse bridge loan carries a 24-month term with two six-month extension options. The acquisition financing for the properties in the Minneapolis area and northern Minnesota enabled the borrower to close the transaction and begin working with Greystone on securing permanent HUD financing.  In March, Oxford purchased 11 assisted living communities... Read More »
Southeast Owner/Operator Secures HUD Refinancing

Southeast Owner/Operator Secures HUD Refinancing

Berkadia’s Steve Muth and Andrew Lanzaro closed two loans totaling $5.1 million using HUD’s 232/223(f) program for a Southeast-based owner/operator of seniors housing communities and a repeat Berkadia client. The refinancing paid off the remaining bank debt for a crossed pool of four assets in Mississippi comprising 157 total units (149 assisted living and eight memory care).  The two earlier loans closed in late 2024 due to their opportunity zone location, which allowed for expedited processing. The total loan proceeds of $14 million also retired partnership debt from a prior addition funded by the sponsor. Two of the assets were built in 1998 with additions about 10 years ago, one... Read More »
Greystone Provides Bridge Financing to Oxford Capital Group

Dwight Capital and Dwight Mortgage Trust Close Impressive Q1:25 Activity

Dwight Capital and its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust, closed $521 million in seniors housing financings during the first quarter. The transactions included significant bridge and HUD loans for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities in multiple states. DMT provided a $54.6 million bridge loan to finance the acquisition of a six-property, 925-bed skilled nursing portfolio in Pennsylvania. The properties include Hampton House (Wilkes Barre), Kingston Rehabilitation (Kingston), Pottsville Rehabilitation (Pottsville), Williamsport Bort and South Rehabilitation (Williamsport) and Yeadon Rehabilitation (Yeadon). In conjunction with the bridge loan, Dwight Healthcare... Read More »
Maryland-Based Owner Receives Two Separate HUD Financings

Maryland-Based Owner Receives Two Separate HUD Financings

Berkadia arranged two loans totaling $18 million through HUD’s 232/223(f) program for a Maryland-based owner of skilled nursing facilities and a repeat Berkadia client. First, Bianca Andujo secured a $6.4 million HUD loan for a 110-bed SNF in South Carolina. The loan proceeds were utilized to pay off previous bank debt and partnership debt associated with the 2023 acquisition.  Due to improved operations and increased reimbursement rates, the sponsor was able to recoup 100% of purchase costs with the refinance. Since acquiring, the facility has consistently operated at a stabilized occupancy rate of 95% or higher, which was maintained through underwriting and at the time of closing.... Read More »
Washington SNF Receives HUD Refinancing

Washington SNF Receives HUD Refinancing

Berkadia’s Jay Healy Andrew Lanzaro arranged a $15 million loan through HUD’s 232/223(f) program for a California-based sponsor and repeat Berkadia client. The 35-year, non-recourse loan refinanced bank debt that was utilized to pay off the previous HUD loan and fund a new addition for the 99-bed skilled nursing facility located in Bothell, Washington.  The new expansion will include 20 new private rooms, a therapy gym and a dining area. The 99-bed, four-star facility was originally built in 1964 and 1984. At closing, the property had a 56% quality mix. Read More »