• 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 »
REIT Buys Boston Senior Care Property

REIT Buys Boston Senior Care Property

National Health Investors picked up a senior care campus outside of Boston, Massachusetts for a purchase price over $50 million. The REIT also immediately leased it back to the previous operator, Wingate Healthcare, for a 10-year term with three 5-year renewal options and an initial annual lease rate of 7.5% plus annual fixed escalators. Located in Kingston, this campus features three separate buildings with 34 independent living units, 69 assisted living units and 164 skilled nursing beds. Funding the acquisition with a draw on its revolving credit facility, NHI plans to spend up to $1.9 million in capital improvements over the next two years, which will be added to the lease... Read More »
Wingate Healthcare Gets Financing From Gemino Healthcare Finance

Wingate Healthcare Gets Financing From Gemino Healthcare Finance

Gemino Healthcare Finance, a specialty finance company and portfolio company of Solar Senior Capital Ltd. that is focused on providing senior secured loans to healthcare service providers, recently funded a $6 million senior secured credit facility on behalf of an affiliate of New England senior living operator, Wingate Healthcare. Family-owned for nearly 30 years, Wingate operates over 35 senior living communities mostly in Massachusetts (where it is based) but also in New York and Rhode Island. The company used the loan proceeds to pay off existing debt and for working capital purposes, gaining additional liquidity as it continues to grow. Read More »