• LTC Properties Buys into SHOP Growth

    LTC Properties released its 2025 fourth quarter results and 2026 guidance, and in it reiterated its shift toward its newly established SHOP segment. During the second quarter of the year, the company established the segment, marking its shift in focus from the skilled nursing sector. Later in Q2, it terminated its Anthem Memory Care triple-net... Read More »
  • Portland IL/AL Community Finds New Purpose in Multi-Family

    Calaroga Terrace has traded hands, from a national owner/operator to a regional developer. The community sits is north of the Oregon Convention Center, in downtown Portland, Oregon. Built in 1968 and renovated in 2016, the 15-story high rise is situated on just under one acre and features 181 independent living and 84 assisted living units. The... Read More »
  • New England SNFs Struggling to Breakeven Sell

    Blueprint represented a private equity investor in its divestment of a 302-bed skilled nursing portfolio in New England. The facilities had challenged occupancies, however, they generated approximately $27 million in revenue. Inflated operating costs took its toll on EBITDAR, with the asset struggling to breakeven. Dubbed Project Red Coats, the... Read More »
  • Assisted Living Portfolio Secures Refinance

    Berkadia announced the refinancing of a nine-property assisted living portfolio spanning Ohio and Pennsylvania. Steve Muth, Garrett Sacco, Austin Sacco and Alec Rosenfeld arranged the $114.37 million financing through Bloomfield Capital Partners, LLC on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture with an experienced owner and New Perspective Senior... Read More »
  • Lument Rolls Out Seniors Housing Investment Sales Platform

    Alex Florea and Kevin Lukehart have joined the Lument team as managing director and director, respectively. This expands Lument’s real estate investment sales platform into seniors housing. Florea will lead the team, working closely with John Sebree, head of real estate investment sales, and Aaron Becker, head of seniors housing and healthcare... 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 »

Zanziper Family Trust as the Largest SNF Operator in North Carolina

Zanziper Family Trust has established itself as the largest skilled nursing facility operator in North Carolina, controlling 38 facilities across the state according to the latest CMS data from January 2025. This significant presence in North Carolina represents nearly half of the trust’s nationwide portfolio of 82 healthcare facilities. Portfolio Overview and Ownership Structure The trust’s healthcare holdings extend beyond North Carolina, with a presence in Kentucky (20 facilities), Florida (12 facilities), Tennessee (10 facilities), and Virginia (2 facilities). While primarily focused on skilled nursing facilities with 81 properties in this sector, Zanziper Family Trust also... 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 »