• Active Adult Community Secures Freddie Mac Refinance

    An active adult community in Hurst, Texas, paid off its existing bank debt with a Freddie Mac refinance arranged by Berkadia. Heritage Village Residences was built in 2014 with 120 units, including 10 cottages. It was part of multiple acquisitions over the years, first in 2020 when Edison Equity Management Corporation bought it for $23.3 million... Read More »
  • Upstate NY Seniors Housing Community Trades

    Kory Buzin and Steve Thomes of Blueprint facilitated the sale of a seniors housing community in upstate New York that stakeholders were divesting to take advantage of positive performance trends and a strong M&A market. The Legacy at Cranberry Landing, a 95-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Rochester, was... Read More »
  • Seniors Housing Investment Vehicle Acquires First Asset

    Focus Healthcare Partners acquired Bellingham at West Chester, a 274-unit seniors housing community in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The investment is Focus’ first for its newest investment vehicle, Focus Senior Housing Fund III. The property sits on an 11.8-acre site 20 miles west of downtown Philadelphia. It comprises 208 independent living, 50... Read More »
  • Management Transfer Includes Purchase Option

    A senior care campus in Waterloo, Illinois, secured a new operator thanks to Ray Giannini of Marcus & Millichap. Featuring 144 skilled nursing beds and 50 independent living units, Oak Hill – Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center was well occupied with a strong quality mix. It was owned by Monroe County, which wanted to retain the... Read More »
  • Bank Provides Refinance to Family Office

    BHI, the U.S. branch of Bank Hapoalim, provided a $29.0 million loan for the refinancing of an assisted living and skilled nursing facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. Gold Standard of Care Group, a Florida-based family office with a focus on healthcare and senior care and over $150 million in assets, was the borrower.  Totaling 70,272... Read More »
Chicago Pacific Founders Adds to Southeast Portfolio

Chicago Pacific Founders Adds to Southeast Portfolio

Chicago Pacific Founders has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of a 100-unit assisted living/memory care community in Oxford, Mississippi. Cardinal Ventures, Inc. developed the community in 2015 to feature 66 AL and 34 MC units across 85,000 square feet. Blake Management Group had also operated it from the start.   However, Chicago Pacific Founders’ subsidiary Grace Management will take over operations and oversee a name change from The Blake at Oxford to The Magnolia at Oxford Commons. Plus, the new ownership team will invest in capital improvements. No purchase price was disclosed.  Read More »
Chicago Pacific Founders Acquires Texas Community

Chicago Pacific Founders Acquires Texas Community

Chicago Pacific Founders has added another Texas community to its portfolio, its first acquisition in the Lone Star State since announcing two separate deals in 2019. Opened in September 2019, this Houston community features 85,400 square feet and 100 units of assisted living and memory care.   Meridian Realty Advisors developed it, with Integral Senior Living coming in as operator. However, Chicago Pacific Founders’ subsidiary Grace Management will operate the community going forward. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Chicago Pacific will invest in capital improvements at the property.  Read More »
Blueprint Capital Markets Closes First Transaction

Blueprint Capital Markets Closes First Transaction

Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors’ Capital Markets Group, which is led by Alex Florea, has the first closing under its belt, as it was revealed the group secured acquisition financing for Chicago Pacific Founders’ purchase of an assisted living/memory care community in Tucson, Arizona. In addition, Blueprint’s Amy Sitzman, Jacob Gehl and Humair Sabir represented the developer and owner in the transaction.  Opened in May 2018 and about 90% occupied by the time of the sale, the community features 87 assisted living and 20 memory care units. Willis Development, in partnership with Dekel Capital which provided $8.4 million of equity, developed the community, and Milestone Retirement... Read More »
Chicago Pacific Founders Announces Arizona Acquisition

Chicago Pacific Founders Announces Arizona Acquisition

After three straight acquisitions in Florida, Chicago Pacific Founders has added another Sunbelt property to its portfolio, this time in Arizona. The Tucson community features 107 units of assisted living and memory care and a host of amenities, including a movie theater, bistro, sunrooms, sports lounge, hydro massage therapy, putting green, resident garden and dog park, to name just a few. It also boasts views overlooking the Catalina Mountains.   Willis Development, in partnership with Dekel Capital, opened the community in mid-2018. Dekel Strategic Investors provided $8.4 million in equity and East West Bank provided a $17 million... Read More »
Chicago Pacific Founders Acquires Fort Myers Community

Chicago Pacific Founders Acquires Fort Myers Community

Chicago Pacific Founders acquired a 136-unit senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, with its subsidiary Grace Management taking over operations. Featuring 136 units of independent living, the property is located in the Cypress Lake community near shopping areas, restaurants, medical facilities and indoor/outdoor recreation. On campus, there are also a host of resort-style amenities. Occupancy was around 90% before the pandemic, which brought it down to 85%. ValStone Partners acquired it in December 2015 for $9.45 million, or $69,500 per unit, and initiated a major $9.6 million renovation/conversion project. The current purchase price is not disclosed,... Read More »