• Community First Solutions Acquires Again in Ohio

    Ziegler was engaged by Marquee Capital, the real estate company affiliated with Marcus Investments, LLC, the Marcus’ family office, in the sale of its seniors housing community in Mason, Ohio. Built in 2020, BrightStar Senior Living of Mason sits on 3.2 acres with 41 assisted living and memory care units. The community was well occupied at 90%,... Read More »
  • Joint Venture Acquires Nashville Active Adult Community

    An active adult community in Germantown, Tennessee, found a new owner thanks to the team at Newmark. Built in 2020, Avenida Watermarq is a 161-unit, Class-A active adult community in an affluent suburb of Nashville. There are one- and two-bedroom options averaging 919 square feet per unit. Occupancy was 87%. Inspired Real Estate Partners and GEM... Read More »
  • Institutional Owner Divests Ohio Facility

    Evans Senior Investments arranged the sale of a skilled nursing facility in Ohio on behalf of an institutional owner looking to exit the market. The facility comprises 88 beds and 20 independent living units, which served as a referral source for the nursing home. The buyer was a regional owner/operator that is actively expanding in Ohio. This is... Read More »
  • Strawberry Fields Completes Missouri SNF Portfolio Acquisition

    Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of nine skilled nursing facilities comprising 686 beds in Missouri for $59 million, or $86,000 per bed. The REIT completed the acquisition using cash on hand and the issuance of approximately $2.0 million in OP Units of Strawberry Fields REIT LP to the seller. Eight of the... Read More »
  • Macquarie Asset Management Launches Health Wave Partners

    Macquarie Asset Management, which has over 35 years of experience in the real estate sector and a current network of 15 specialist operator investments globally, announced the launch of Health Wave Partners, a seniors housing platform aimed at targeting investments in modern seniors housing assets alongside established operators. The platform... Read More »

Providence Health & Services Maintains Strong Foothold in Alaska’s Skilled Nursing Sector

Providence Health & Services, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems, continues to maintain a significant presence in Alaska’s skilled nursing facility (SNF) sector, according to the latest CMS data as of January 2025. Alaska Portfolio Highlights The data reveals that Providence Health & Services operates four skilled nursing facilities in Alaska, positioning it as one of the top owners in the state’s SNF sector. This matches the footprint of related entities Providence Health & Services – Washington and Providence St. Joseph Health, which also operate four SNFs each in Alaska. Beyond skilled nursing, Providence Health... 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 »