• Ensign Makes a Splash in Texas

    The Ensign Group closed out April with a bang, announcing the acquisition of the real estate and operations of 17 skilled nursing facilities spread across Texas, plus the real estate of two seniors housing communities in Wisconsin.  The Texas portfolio is majority-SNF, with 2,080 skilled nursing beds. There are also some seniors housing... Read More »
  • Public REIT Sells Value-Add Community to Joint Venture

    Kandu Capital, a family office specializing in real estate and healthcare, and its operating company, Bloom Senior Living, acquired an assisted living/memory care community in Ohio after strategically divesting a number of skilled nursing, behavioral health and seniors housing assets at healthy valuations. Those dispositions were initially... Read More »
  • Not-for-Profit Divests Its CCRC Portfolio to Another Not-for-Profit

    A portfolio of CCRCs in South-Central Pennsylvania changed hands from one faith-based not-for-profit organization to another, with Toby Siefert and Dave Balow of Senior Living Investment Brokerage handling the process. The pair represented the seller, SpiriTrust Lutheran, an 80-year-old operator based in York, Pennsylvania, in the sale of six... Read More »
  • AL/MC Community Trending Towards Stabilization Sells

    Blueprint’s suite of services was on display in the sale and financing of an assisted living/memory care community in Fredericksburg, Texas. Built in 2018, The Villages of Windcrest was performing well at the time of marketing, and was trending towards stabilization. Newer, performing properties are getting the most interest in the M&A market... Read More »
  • Montgomery Intermediary Group Brings on New Advisor

    Continuing its momentum in 2026, Montgomery Intermediary Group (MIG) announced that it hired Colin Thomas, CFA as an investment sales advisor. In this role, Thomas will lead seniors housing and skilled nursing transactions across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, expanding MIG’s coverage and capabilities in these markets. Thomas’s... Read More »
Not-For-Profit Divests to Regional Provider

Not-For-Profit Divests to Regional Provider

Blueprint was engaged by The Trousdale Foundation, a not-for-profit owner/operator based in Cleveland, Tennessee, to handle the off-market sale of Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 222-bed skilled nursing facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. Westmoreland was originally built in 1959 and is situated near University Health System, Inc., which comprises the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Following the facility’s census drop due to the pandemic, occupancy and payor mix steadily rebounded year over year generating continuously improving cash flow and operating margin. While Westmoreland maintained a good reputation among its referral sources, the facility was listed on the... Read More »
CFG’s H2 2024 Activity

CFG’s H2 2024 Activity

With 2024 in the books, Capital Funding Group announced the company executed or arranged more than $1.3 billion in bridge and HUD loans across 68 deals throughout the year. These financings included 41 healthcare bridge loans and other lending products, 12 multifamily bridge loans and 15 HUD loans for CFG’s clients throughout the nation. Several CFG senior living transactions closed in H2 of 2024. First was the closing of a $207.1 million bridge-to-HUD term loan to support the partnership buyout of a portfolio of thirteen skilled nursing facilities featuring 1,423 beds in Florida. Next was an $185.0 million construction loan to support the first phase of construction of a 501-unit... Read More »
Class-A Community Secures Financing

Class-A Community Secures Financing

Walker & Dunlop arranged $25.9 million in permanent financing for Rivertown Ridge, a seniors housing community in the Grand Rapids, Michigan MSA. Built in 2019, Rivertown comprises 152 independent living, assisted living and memory care units. It is a Class-A community that sits on a larger, 120-acre master-planned community. Mary Stuart Hurst and Russell Dey of W&D partnered with Inner Circle Holdings to structure the 10-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan with three years of interest-only payments to Redstone Group Management Inc. Read More »

Pennant Healthcare Dominates Washington’s Skilled Nursing Market with 15 Facilities

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) subsidiary Pennant Healthcare, LLC has established itself as a leading player in Washington’s skilled nursing sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. Market Leadership Pennant Healthcare, LLC has emerged as one of the largest skilled nursing facility operators in Washington State, with 15 facilities under its management, according to ownership data from CMS. This positions the company as a top player in the region, sharing the top spot with Life Care Centers of America, Inc., which also operates 15 facilities in the state. Portfolio Overview Beyond Washington, Pennant Healthcare maintains a significant presence in Idaho with 11... Read More »

Spartan Healthcare Emerges as Minnesota’s Largest Skilled Nursing Operator

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

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

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 »

Sanford Health Emerges as Leading Skilled Nursing Provider in North Dakota

Sanford Health has established itself as one of the dominant players in North Dakota’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data. The non-profit healthcare system shares the top position with The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (which it merged with more than five years ago), with each organization operating 10 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Extensive Regional Footprint The healthcare giant’s presence extends well beyond North Dakota. Sanford operates a total of 106 skilled nursing facilities across 15 states, with its strongest presence in Minnesota (24 facilities), Iowa (15), Nebraska... Read More »

North Shore Healthcare Dominates Wisconsin’s Skilled Nursing Market

North Shore Healthcare LLC has emerged as the dominant player in Wisconsin’s skilled nursing facility sector, according to the latest CMS data analysis. The company operates 51 skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin and 5 in Minnesota, making it the largest skilled nursing provider in the Badger State. Portfolio Overview The company’s footprint spans across two Midwestern states with a clear concentration in Wisconsin: Wisconsin: 51 facilities (91% of portfolio) Minnesota: 5 facilities (9% of portfolio) All 56 facilities in North Shore’s portfolio are skilled nursing facilities, with no diversification into other healthcare sectors based on the most recent CMS data. This... 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 »