• BMO Provides Loan to Merrill Gardens and PGIM

    BMO’s Healthcare Real Estate Finance group acted as sole lender on an acquisition term loan of $41 million on behalf of Merrill Gardens and an institutional investor for The Ackerly at Sherwood. The Class-A community comprises 130 independent living, assisted living and memory care units in Sherwood, Oregon. It will be operated by Merrill... Read More »
  • CBRE Arranges Refinance for PinPoint Commercial

    CBRE National Senior Housing arranged a refinance for the PinPoint Portfolio on behalf of senior care provider PinPoint Commercial. Aron Will and Michael Cregan arranged the $62.1 million, three-year, interest only loan. The loan was provided by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group through its core real estate lending... Read More »
  • Diversified Healthcare Trust Closes Two Mortgage Financings

    Diversified Healthcare Trust closed two fixed rate mortgage financings totaling $94.3 million, secured by six seniors housing communities managed by Five Star Senior Living, the operating division of AlerisLife Inc. The financings consist of a $64 million, five-year mortgage loan and a $30.3 million, ten-year Fannie Mae mortgage loan. Proceeds... Read More »
  • Ensign Makes Another Move

    The Ensign Group acquired the operations of Toluca Lake Transitional Care, a 52-bed skilled nursing facility in North Hollywood, California. The real estate will be acquired by a subsidiary of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, following receipt of state regulatory approvals. The acquisition was part of... Read More »
  • CareTrust Acquires 10-Facility Skilled Nursing Portfolio

    CareTrust REIT, together with a large third-party healthcare real estate owner, acquired a skilled nursing portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. The portfolio comprises 10 facilities with 911 beds across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The total purchase price was approximately $146 million, or $160,300 per bed, inclusive of transaction costs. ... Read More »

PACS Group, Inc. Leads South Carolina Skilled Nursing Operators

PACS Group, Inc. (NYSE: PACS) has established itself as one of the dominant players in South Carolina’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data analysis. The company currently operates 19 skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina. Portfolio Overview PACS Group’s nationwide footprint extends well beyond South Carolina, with a total of 181 skilled nursing facilities across nine states, according to the CMS ownership data. California represents the company’s largest market with 118 facilities, followed by South Carolina and Colorado with 19 facilities each [4]. The company maintains a smaller but... Read More »

Estes Family Trusts Lead Alabama Skilled Nursing Market Through NHS Management

Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 and James Norman Estes Jr Tr jointly lead Alabama’s skilled nursing facility sector with 30 facilities each, according to the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data from January 2025. These related trusts share ownership interests in 45 facilities across four states, with Alabama representing their strongest market presence. The Estes family operates these facilities through NHS Management, LLC, a company led by J. Norman Estes as President and CEO. Ownership Structure and Portfolio Distribution The Estes trusts maintain primarily indirect ownership stakes in their facilities, with Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 holding 6.25%... Read More »

Pacs Group, Inc.: California’s Dominant Skilled Nursing Provider

Pacs Group, Inc. has established itself as the dominant player in California’s skilled nursing facility (SNF) landscape, operating 118 facilities across the state according to the most recent CMS data from January 2025. Beyond California, the company has strategically expanded into eight additional states, with significant presence in Colorado and South Carolina (19 facilities each), and smaller footprints in Kentucky (7), Ohio (6), Arizona (4), Nevada (4), Missouri (2), and Texas (2). Founded in 2013, Pacs Group has grown into one of the largest post-acute care platforms in the United States, now serving over 22,000 patients daily across 218 healthcare facilities with approximately... Read More »

Estes Trust Leads Alabama Skilled Nursing Market with Multi-State Portfolio

The James Norman Estes Jr Trust is Alabama’s leading skilled nursing facility owner with 30 facilities in the state, according to the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data from January 2025 . The trust’s influence extends beyond Alabama, with additional facilities in Arkansas (5), Florida (5), and Missouri (5), bringing its total portfolio to 45 skilled nursing properties. This summary examines the trust’s ownership structure, market position, leadership connections, and the regulatory environment affecting its operations. Ownership Structure and Portfolio The trust maintains minority ownership stakes in its facilities, typically holding... Read More »

Peace Capital Holdings’ Presence in New Jersey Skilled Nursing Market

Peace Capital Holdings LLC (DE) has a particularly strong skilled nursing presence in New Jersey, according to the latest CMS data analysis. Portfolio Overview The Delaware-registered company currently operates 58 skilled nursing facilities across seven states, with New Jersey representing its largest market concentration. With 29 facilities in New Jersey, Peace Capital Holdings shares the position of largest skilled nursing facility owner in the state alongside SMS 2021 Trust, which also owns 29 facilities. Beyond New Jersey, the company has established a significant regional footprint with 10 facilities in Maryland, seven in Connecticut, four in Wisconsin, three each in Pennsylvania and... Read More »

Bridges Esop, Inc: Oklahoma Skilled Nursing Operator with Employee Ownership

Bridges Esop, Inc, a 100% employee-owned company, has established itself as a key player in Oklahoma’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. Its portfolio consists entirely of skilled nursing facilities, with all 31 properties located in Oklahoma, sharing the top position with Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust. According to the most recent CMS data, Bridges Esop, Inc maintains 100% ownership of all its facilities. Company Background and Leadership Bridges Esop, Inc appears to be related to Bridges Health, which was established in 1976 and transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in December 2020. As one of the few... Read More »