• 60 Seconds with Swett: SNFs Get a Boost from CMS

    Support for the skilled nursing sector continues to flow from the government, both state and federal, and CMS finalized its FY2026 SNF Prospective Payment System rate increase of 3.2%, based on the final SNF market basket increase of 3.3% plus a 0.6% market basket forecast error adjustment and a negative 0.7% productivity adjustment, amounting to... Read More »
  • LTC Properties and Sabra Up Their Guidance

    With $400 million of new investments now included in its guidance, LTC Properties upped its forecast for the rest of the year. Its SHOP portfolio will more than double in size as the REIT transforms itself from a mostly triple-net lease orientation to a more diversified investor, taking advantage of improving operating metrics. Over the next 60... Read More »
  • SLIB’s Strong Start to August

    There is certainly no summer slump for Senior Living Investment Brokerage, which started off August well with three closings. That activity included a portfolio of three well-performing seniors housing communities in Montana and Oregon selling to a West Coast not-for-profit. The properties are located in Sweet Home and Cottage Grove, Oregon, and... Read More »
  • Ensign Adds to Its Footprint

    The Ensign Group announced three transactions, growing in Wisconsin, Iowa and California. First, through two separate transactions on the same day, Ensign acquired the real estate and operations of Pine Crest Health and Memory Care, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Merrill, Wisconsin (with 70% occupancy and a 19.5% quality mix), and Crystal... Read More »
  • Regional Owner/Operator Acquires Class-A Community

    Blueprint facilitated the sale of a Class-A, cash-flowing seniors housing community in Glendale, Arizona. Built in 2015, the 85-unit assisted living and memory care community reflects institutional-quality construction and design, and has benefited from consistently strong occupancy. There was a competitive bidding environment, with nine offers... 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 »

Alexark1 LLC’s Arkansas Skilled Nursing Portfolio

Executive Summary Alexark1 LLC has established itself as one of the leading skilled nursing facility owners in Arkansas, tied with JEJ Assets LP at 33 facilities each, according to the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data from January 2025. The company’s portfolio consists exclusively of skilled nursing facilities within Arkansas, with no operations in other states or healthcare sectors. Of the 33 facilities affiliated with Alexark1 LLC, 21 maintain 100% ownership by the company, while the remaining facilities have varying ownership structures.  Company Overview Alexark1 LLC is a for-profit limited liability company with ownership stakes in numerous... Read More »

SMS 2021 Trust as a Key Skilled Nursing Player in New Jersey

SMS 2021 Trust has established itself as a key player in the New Jersey skilled nursing facility sector, where it ties for the largest ownership position according to the latest CMS data. This strategic positioning highlights the trust’s significant investment in the healthcare infrastructure of the Garden State. Portfolio Overview The trust currently operates 59 skilled nursing facilities across seven states, with New Jersey representing its largest market concentration. The geographic distribution of SMS 2021 Trust’s portfolio includes: New Jersey: 29 facilities Maryland: 10 facilities Connecticut: 8 facilities Wisconsin: 4 facilities Delaware: 3 facilities Pennsylvania: 3... Read More »

Vetter Senior Living’s Full Ownership of 31 Facilities

Vetter Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1975, has established itself as a key player in Nebraska’s skilled nursing sector, according to the latest CMS data. The company maintains complete ownership of all 31 facilities in its portfolio, with 30 located in Nebraska and one in Missouri. Portfolio Breakdown The organization’s portfolio is diversified across multiple healthcare sectors: 24 Skilled Nursing Facilities (77.4% of portfolio) 4 Home Health agencies (12.9%) 3 Hospice providers (9.7%) Within Nebraska specifically, Vetter Senior Living operates 23 skilled nursing facilities, four home health agencies and three hospice services. Leadership Founded by... Read More »

Jej Assets LP’s Statewide Skilled Nursing Presence in Arkansas

Executive Summary Jej Assets LP has established itself as a leading player in Arkansas’ skilled nursing facility sector, tied with Alexark1 LLC as the largest owner with 33 facilities each, according to the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data from January 2025. The limited partnership operates exclusively in Arkansas and solely within the skilled nursing facility sector. The company’s ownership structure reveals varying levels of control across its portfolio, with 100% indirect ownership interest in 21 facilities, 40% limited partnership interest in seven facilities, and 40% indirect ownership in one facility. Ownership Structure and... Read More »

Hunt Valley Holdings LLC: A Significant Skilled Nursing Player in Nevada

Hunt Valley Holdings LLC has established itself as a significant player in Nevada’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to recent data analysis from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Portfolio Overview and Ownership Structure The investment firm is currently affiliated with 43 healthcare facilities nationwide, with skilled nursing facilities comprising the majority of its portfolio. According to the most recent CMS data (January 2025), Hunt Valley Holdings LLC maintains 39 skilled nursing facilities and four hospitals across six states. South Carolina represents the company’s largest market with 19 facilities, followed by Maryland with 11... Read More »