• Brookdale Shares Hit Seven-Year High

    by | Oct 9, 2025 4:34 pm | Uncategorized

    Brookdale Senior Living has posted occupancy increases for several consecutive months. The operator has lagged behind the industry for a decade now, so it is about time.  Weighted average occupancy has increased each month since January, beginning at 79.2% and reaching 82.5% in September. The third quarter’s average of 81.8% is up 290 basis... Read More »

  • Newmark’s Nearly $2 Billion Third Quarter

    by | Oct 9, 2025 4:33 pm | Acquisitions, Financings

    Newmark is in the middle of a banner year for both investment sales and debt financings, and both its deal volume and activity appears to be accelerating as the year progresses. In the year to date, the team has closed nearly $3.6 billion in investment sales, and $1.9 billion in the third quarter alone. Excluding the Amica Senior Lifestyles... Read More »

  • Clarion Partners Makes Its First Seniors Housing Purchase

    by | Oct 9, 2025 4:31 pm | Acquisitions

    Clarion Partners made its first seniors housing acquisition, buying Sancerre at Atlee Station in Mechanicsville, Virginia (Richmond MSA). Built in 2023, the community features 103 units of independent living, assisted living and memory care. It experienced a rapid lease-up, reaching 90% occupancy by October 2024. Census is now in the mid-90s, and... Read More »

  • LTC Properties Continues to Reduce Skilled Nursing Exposure to Support SHOP Growth

    by | Oct 9, 2025 4:30 pm | Acquisitions

    LTC Properties sold two skilled nursing facilities in Florida totaling 240 beds for $42 million, or $175,000 per bed, with expectations of a gain on the sale of approximately $26 million. These two facilities are part of a divestment effort that includes five additional SNFs. An undisclosed operator (one of LTC Properties’ top 10 operating... Read More »

  • Kentucky SNF Sells with Blueprint’s Help

    by | Oct 9, 2025 4:29 pm | Acquisitions

    Blueprint finished the third quarter with 48 deal closings valued at $840 million. Included in that impressive activity were four closings in Kentucky totaling more than $200 million in dollar volume. Big bucks in the Bluegrass State. In one of those closings, Blueprint represented a local family with its sale of a high performing skilled nursing... Read More »
Grace Management’s Recent Updates

Grace Management’s Recent Updates

by | Feb 27, 2025 3:28 pm | Uncategorized

Grace Management, which currently operates 70 communities in 22 states, announced the promotion of Brian Storey to President, effective March 1. This transition follows the company’s leadership succession plan, as Storey steps into the role previously held by Guy Geller, who was promoted to Chief Executive Officer on January 1. As part of the structured transition, Michal Penek has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations to backfill Storey’s previous role. Storey joined Grace Management in 2015 and has held key roles across every level of the organization throughout his tenure, demonstrating leadership in operations, strategic development, transitions, turnaround execution and... Read More »
Ikaria Capital Group Launches

Ikaria Capital Group Launches

by | Feb 10, 2025 8:56 am | Uncategorized

Ikaria Capital Group, led by Jason Dopoulos and Ken Gould who were formerly with White Oak Healthcare Partners and Lancaster Pollard, announced its launch. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Ikaria specializes in financing skilled nursing and seniors housing communities. Ikaria brings more than 100 years of collective experience in financing, structuring, underwriting, servicing and asset-managing bridge and FHA/HUD loans.  Ikaria’s platform specializes in debt solutions, including bridges for acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinances and construction, permanent (long-term) debt structures, FHA/HUD loans and working capital lines for skilled nursing, hospitals and other healthcare... Read More »

Beaver Valley Hospital “Owns” 37 Skilled Nursing Facilities in Utah

by | Feb 6, 2025 12:25 pm | Uncategorized

Beaver Valley Hospital, a city-owned critical access hospital, has established itself as the largest operator of skilled nursing facilities in Utah, according to the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data. Market Position Analysis of the most recent CMS data reveals that Beaver Valley Hospital operates 37 skilled nursing facilities across Utah, making it the state’s largest skilled nursing facility owner. In the state of Utah, it is common for hospitals to contract with skilled nursing facilities to be their licensed operator (on paper) despite not owning the real estate associated with the facility. Beaver Valley Hospital has one of those arrangements.... Read More »

Spartan Healthcare Emerges as Minnesota’s Largest Skilled Nursing Operator

by | Feb 4, 2025 9:50 am | Uncategorized

Spartan Healthcare LLC has established itself as the dominant skilled nursing facility operator in Minnesota, controlling 45 facilities across the state according to the most recent CMS data. This positions the company as the largest skilled nursing operator in Minnesota, narrowly outpacing competitors Yazoma Holdings, LLC and NIJ LLC, which each operate 44 facilities. Portfolio Concentration The company’s portfolio is exclusively concentrated in Minnesota’s skilled nursing sector, with no facilities in other states or healthcare segments. This strategic focus has allowed Spartan Healthcare to develop specialized expertise in Minnesota’s regulatory environment. Ownership... Read More »

LTC Management Services Dominates Missouri Skilled Nursing Market

by | Feb 4, 2025 9:45 am | Uncategorized

LTC Management Services LLC has established itself as the dominant player in Missouri’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. The company operates 37 skilled nursing facilities in Missouri, making it the largest owner in the state’s skilled nursing market. Portfolio Overview With a total of 42 skilled nursing facilities across two states, LTC Management Services LLC maintains a strong regional presence in the Midwest. The company’s portfolio includes 37 facilities in Missouri and 5 in Arkansas, all within the skilled nursing sector. This strategic concentration allows the company to leverage operational efficiencies while maintaining... Read More »

Regional Care LLC Dominates Mississippi Skilled Nursing Market

by | Feb 4, 2025 9:40 am | Uncategorized

Regional Care LLC has established itself as the dominant player in Mississippi’s skilled nursing facility sector, operating 22 facilities across the state according to the most recent CMS data. This significant market presence positions the company as a key stakeholder in Mississippi’s long-term care landscape. Operational Footprint The company’s portfolio consists exclusively of skilled nursing facilities, all located within Mississippi. Regional Care LLC maintains operational and managerial control of these facilities rather than direct ownership, suggesting a management-focused business model. Regulatory Environment Impact Mississippi’s regulatory framework... Read More »