• Focus Healthcare Partners Acquires Bankrupt CCRC

    A judge approved a $133 million bid by Focus Healthcare Partners through Focus SH Acquisitions LLC to acquire a 495-unit CCRC in Houston, Texas. Previously owned by the not-for-profit Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc., The Buckingham had filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2025.  Focus’s bid includes... Read More »
  • Incumbent Operator Secures Two Acquisition Financings

    Jay Healy and Director Andrew Lanzaro of Berkadia utilized the company’s balance sheet to provide $39.7 million of bridge-to-HUD financing for a Fort Worth-based skilled nursing owner/operator. The intent is to close the two subsequent HUD 232/223(f) refinancings in the second half of 2026. The loans facilitated the acquisition of three Texas... Read More »
  • MONTICELLOAM’s 2025 Activity

    MONTICELLOAM reported its 2025 activity, completing 49 senior care and multifamily transactions totaling over $2.2 billion in bridge, mezzanine and working capital financing throughout the year. In one of the notable transactions, one of the largest financings the firm has ever completed, MONTICELLOAM funded $470.5 million in bridge and working... Read More »
  • CBRE’s Active 2025 and Q1:26 Projections

    CBRE’s National Senior Housing team announced its 2025 activity, with $3.1 billion in total transaction volume. Debt originations and equity placements comprised $1.95 billion of that total, and were completed across 25 states. Meanwhile, the investment sales side closed $1.15 billion in deals, selling 27 properties across 14 states. The... Read More »
  • Underperforming AL/MC Assets Sell in Michigan

    A buyer with operational expertise and capital resources acquired two seniors housing communities that were not stabilized at the time of sale. The new owner intends to stabilize performance, implement targeted management improvements and reposition the assets. Current rates are priced below local competitors, offering upside through rate... Read More »
The HUD Doors Are Still Open

The HUD Doors Are Still Open

One thing to come out of the coronavirus crisis (among many things) has been record-low interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling as low as 0.318% on March 9 and the federal funds rate being cut to 0-0.25%. It has been in the federal government’s interest to maintain liquidity in the market, as much as possible, so how has that policy affected HUD lending in the senior care industry? We asked Michael Gehl of Housing & Healthcare Finance a few questions, and here are his answers:  1) First question is, is HUD still doing business?  Yes, HUD is still doing business, as you can imagine a number of people are working from home, which does create its challenges not... Read More »
Berkadia Arranged Two Bridge Loans

Berkadia Arranged Two Bridge Loans

Berkadia announced two financings for a total of eight senior care properties. The first transaction saw the firm close a $15.25 million bridge loan for the acquisition of seven skilled nursing facilities located throughout the Midwest. Comprised of 426 operating beds, the portfolio was acquired by a first-time client of Berkadia’s. They obtained a two-year, interest-only term, and the non-recourse loan came in at 87% loan-to-cost that included $2.52 million for capital improvements. Senior Directors Ed Williams and Bianca Andujo arranged the transaction and ultimately plan to finance the loan through HUD. The other transaction was a $5.0 million refinance of a 36-unit assisted living... Read More »
From the Front Lines at NIC

From the Front Lines at NIC

As the hordes descended on San Diego for the Spring NIC conference, we soon learned that hotel rooms suddenly became available at the last minute. Why? Cancelations and no shows, perhaps 10% to 15%, as fears of the coronavirus spread. Larger conferences in the next several weeks have been canceled. For those of us braving the unknown, it was business as usual, elbow bumps instead of handshakes, and no problem finding meeting space in the networking lounge. Obviously, the biggest topic of conversation was the coronavirus, the potential impact on the economy in general, and specifically whether it would be a huge problem for the senior living sector. The worry was that if there were more... Read More »
Regions Bank Announces Flurry of Financings

Regions Bank Announces Flurry of Financings

The Regions Bank Healthcare Real Estate Team and Regions Capital Markets had quite the Q4, closing more than $121.4 million in balance sheet and agency loans. First, to HUD, Jack Boudler of Regions secured a $4.57 million loan to fund the addition and renovation of a small skilled nursing facility in the Midwest. The facility currently features 60 beds, with 25 private and 35 semi-private rooms. The addition will include 24 more private rooms, a new 2,143-square foot therapy area with a dedicated exterior door, an employee breakroom and administrative spaces. Regions also closed a Fannie Mae financing, with Amber Crosby and Russ Phillips leading the way on two cross-collateralized loans... Read More »
Greystone Closes Pennsylvania Portfolio Refinance

Greystone Closes Pennsylvania Portfolio Refinance

Greystone provided HUD financing to a portfolio of five skilled nursing facilities in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. The 622-bed portfolio, located in Easton, Millville, Orangeville and Stevens, was acquired by Maybrook Holdings in 2017 for an undisclosed price. Whatever changes were made or renovations were completed must have worked out, as Maybrook sought out a permanent debt solution. Fred Levine originated the deal, which consisted of $62.98 million in non-recourse, self-amortizing HUD loans that also came with low, fixed rates. Read More »