• Michigan Assisted Living Community Changes Hands

    Harborside Senior Living, a 20-unit/30-bed assisted living community in Luna Pier, Michigan, near the Ohio border and the Toledo MSA, sold to Lamont Jones, a healthcare entrepreneur who is building a seniors housing brand in Michigan. Built in 2023 by a pair of investors, Harborside Senior Living will now operate under the leadership of Luna... Read More »
  • Assisted Living/Memory Care Portfolio Secures Bond Financing

    D.A. Davidson closed $120.04 million in Senior Living Revenue bonds, Series 2026A-1, Series 2026A-2 and subordinated bonds forKingsPath Target Housing of Minnesota, LLC. The bonds financed the acquisition and refinancing of seven assisted living/memory care communities with 224 units in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, MSA. The acquired... Read More »
  • Another Record Year on the Horizon

    The bar keeps rising, and the industry continues to clear it, with a third consecutive annual record for publicly announced senior care M&A activity appearing well within reach. Through the first five months of the year, the industry has averaged 81 publicly announced deals per month. Annualized, that pace would result in just under 1,000... Read More »
  • Northstar Senior Living and Alta Senior Living Merge

    In the mad dash for growth in the seniors housing sector, a lack of new development and an abundance of buyers crowding certain corners of the M&A market has led some owner/operators to seek acquisitions or mergers of whole management companies. It can certainly be a viable alternative that allows one to grow without a massive capital... Read More »
  • In-Place Operator Acquires Senior Care Campus

    CBRE National Senior Housing’s Debt and Structured Finance team arranged acquisition financing for a senior care campus on behalf of Wingate Living and its affiliates. Wingate Living is a Newton, Massachusetts-based senior living developer/owner/operator with a focus on New England. Aron Will and Michael Cregan arranged the financing, securing a... Read More »

Charles 1994 Family Grantor Trust Emerges as Virginia’s Dominant Skilled Nursing Operator

The Charles 1994 Family Grantor Trust has established itself as the largest skilled nursing facility operator in Virginia, according to the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data. The trust currently operates 43 skilled nursing facilities across two states, with a significant concentration in Virginia. Portfolio Overview Analysis of the most recent CMS data reveals that the trust controls 35 skilled nursing facilities in Virginia and 8 in North Carolina. This substantial footprint makes it the dominant player in Virginia’s skilled nursing sector, where it has focused the majority of its operations. This specialized focus suggests a strategic commitment to the... Read More »

Legacy Healthcare Financial Services Expands Midwest SNF Portfolio to 38 Facilities

Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC has established itself as a significant player in the Midwest skilled nursing facility (SNF) market, operating 38 facilities across three states according to the latest CMS data. The company maintains a strong presence in Illinois, South Dakota, and Iowa, positioning itself strategically in markets experiencing regulatory and reimbursement changes. Portfolio Distribution The company’s portfolio is concentrated in Illinois with 18 facilities, followed by South Dakota with 14 facilities, and Iowa with 6 facilities. All 38 properties operate within the skilled nursing facility sector, demonstrating the company’s focused approach to this... Read More »

HC Family Trust Emerges as Leading Skilled Nursing Operator in North Carolina

HC Family Trust has established itself as one of the dominant players in North Carolina’s skilled nursing sector, according to the latest CMS data. The organization ties with Zanziper Family Trust for the largest skilled nursing portfolio in the state, each operating 38 facilities. Multi-State Portfolio Beyond its significant North Carolina presence, HC Family Trust maintains a diversified geographic footprint across five states. The organization operates a total of 82 healthcare facilities, with 81 skilled nursing facilities and one home health agency. After North Carolina, Kentucky represents the trust’s second-largest market with 20 facilities, followed by Florida (12),... Read More »
MorningStar Welcomes New President/CIO

MorningStar Welcomes New President/CIO

MorningStar Senior Living announced a new President and Chief Investment Officer, Jamie Ranzan. Ranzan brings 20 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions and operations across multiple property types, including senior living. Ranzan began her career at Ernst & Young as an auditor in the real estate group of its Orange County office. From there she joined KBS Realty Advisors in Newport Beach where she was responsible for a $1.8 billion portfolio with assets across the U.S. Her next role was CFO/BP of Corporate Finance for MBK Senior Living, responsible for acquisitions, dispositions, accounting, finance, insurance, tax and compliance.  Razan relocated to... Read More »
MorningStar Welcomes New President/CIO

Pegasus Senior Living’s Leadership Changes

Pegasus Senior Living announced several leadership changes that it believes will position the organization for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. Industry veteran Chris Hollister, Pegasus Chair and CEO, will maintain his role with a refined focus on revenue growth and new business development. Rich Williams will continue his role as COO overseeing operational, clinical and sales teams. However, he is now also Co-President with Wade Mullis, who will additionally continue as Chief Administrative & Investment Officer to lead accounting, financial planning, IT, facilities, risk management and investment functions.  Daniel Leaf, the Senior Vice President of Business Development will... Read More »
MorningStar Welcomes New President/CIO

SVN Senior Living Advisors Hires Mark Myers

SVN Senior Living Advisors kicked off its 2025 with a new hire and is primed for a busy year. Industry veteran Mark Myers made the move from Walker & Dunlop to join SVN SLA’s existing team of Tony Yousif, Torey Riso, Don Husi, John Klement, Joshua Salzman, Aaron Thompson, Jacob Bennema, Fabio Riso, Shelly Bird and Michael Watson. Myers will join as a Managing Director and Member of the Executive Committee. He helped facilitate and close a 76-facility portfolio bankruptcy sale and another three-facility portfolio deal within the past 30 days before joining the firm, so he’ll look to continue that activity in 2025. The hire comes after a building year for SVN SLA, which also refined its... Read More »