HILO, HAWAII — EAH Housing has opened Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, an affordable seniors housing development in Hilo. Residences are reserved for seniors age 62 and older earning at or below 80 percent of the area median income, with preference given to veterans and surviving spouses. This marks the first affordable senior living development for veterans in Hawaii. EAH Housing developed the $58 million project in partnership with Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc. The property totals 91 one-bedroom apartments across three two-story buildings, with an additional unit for an on-site property manager. Each unit comprises roughly 546 square feet. Amenities at the property include a community center with a lounge, coffee bar and fitness room. The center also features a multi-purpose room and a non-commercial kitchen for resident use. “This community is the first phase of a larger master-planned campus,” says Denise Nakanishi, chairperson of the board for Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc. “Future plans include a veterans’ center and an outpatient clinic to expand healthcare access and support services for veterans and their families.” Design Partners Inc. was the architect for development, and Maryl Construction Group served as the general contractor. EAH Housing Real Estate Management will oversee operations and maintenance …
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CFG Provides $179.8M Construction Loan for Seniors Housing Development in Southwest Florida
by John Nelson
SARASOTA COUNTY, FLA. — Capital Funding Group (CFG) has provided a $179.8 million construction loan to Erickson Senior Living. The seniors housing owner and operator will use the financing for the first phase of development of Emerson Lakes, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) currently underway in Sarasota County. Situated within the Lakewood Ranch community, the first phase of Emerson Lakes will comprise four buildings — three residential buildings and one community building. Together, the three residential buildings will total 319 independent living units. Upon completion, Emerson Lakes will span 87 acres with 1,015 independent living residences and 130 continuing care units. Erickson will operate the community.
Stellar Senior Living Adds Six Communities to Management Portfolio in Arizona, New Mexico
by Amy Works
SALT LAKE CITY — Owner and operator Stellar Senior Living has added six new communities to its management portfolio. The Utah-based company will now operate Granite Gate Prescott, Ariz.; The Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria, Ariz.; The Gardens of Scottsdale and Pueblo Norte in Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Forum at Tucson in Tucson, Ariz.; and Montebello on Academy in Albuquerque, N.M. Stellar will manage the properties on behalf of Diversified Healthcare Trust, which owns the communities. “These communities are located in markets we know and trust, and they complement our existing portfolio,” says Ray Henderson, partner and senior vice president of Stellar. “Each addition expands our presence in high-growth regions and reinforces our ability to deliver the quality care and vibrant lifestyle that define Stellar.”
By Hayden Spiess Seniors housing industry players have contended with their fair share of challenges over the past couple of years, along with the commercial real estate sector on the whole. Elevated interest rates have continued to complicate investment activity, and increasing costs have impacted all aspects of the senior living landscape, especially development. Given the robust demographics driving the industry though, some of these same challenges have helped fuel its recovery. For instance, depressed levels of development activity are driving down vacancy and generating interest in existing senior living properties. Brokers active in the seniors housing subsector have observed a strong revival of transaction volume and are optimistic for the coming years. Nine of these brokers weighed in and shared their perspective on today’s landscape. Participants included Allison Irwin, vice president, mergers & acquisitions at Evans Senior Investments; Cindy Hazard, president of JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage; Dave Fasano, managing director at Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare; Josh Jandris, vice chair and co-head, national seniors housing capital markets at Cushman & Wakefield; Jay Jordan, co-founder of Continuum Advisors; Rob Reis, senior managing director of investments and director of senior housing at Marcus & Millichap; Ryan Saul, senior managing director of …
Walker & Dunlop Secures $40.5M Construction Financing for Affordable Seniors Development in Metro D.C.
by John Nelson
HYATTSVILLE, MD. — Walker & Dunlop has secured $40.5 million in debt and equity for the construction of The Highlands, an affordable seniors housing development in Hyattsville, about seven miles east of downtown Washington, D.C. The borrower is a partnership between Community Housing Initiative Inc. and First Baptist Church of Highland Park. P.J. McDevitt of Walker & Dunlop originated the debt, which comprised an unfunded forward Freddie Mac TEL that Walker & Dunlop will service. The permanent loan is structured as a 30-month forward commitment with a 15-year term and 40-year amortization schedule. Macy Kisilinsky of Walker & Dunlop arranged the debt placement and equity syndication, a $12.3 million 4 percent LIHTC equity investment with United Bank. Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will provide additional subordinate financing. Situated on the First Baptist Church of Highland Park campus, The Highlands will feature one- and two-bedroom apartments that will be restricted to tenants age 62 and older. Five units will be reserved for households at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) while the remaining 132 units will be restricted at 60 percent of AMI. Planned amenities include a dog …
CCI to Develop Livelle Mulholland Seniors Housing Property in Woodland Hills, California
by Amy Works
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. — CCI is slated to break ground in second-quarter 2026 for the development of Livelle Mulholland, a seniors housing property in Woodland Hills. Located at the corner of Mulholland Drive and Valmar Road, Livelle Mulholland will feature more than 200 independent living apartments, seven villas, 16 assisted living apartments and 13 memory care units. Community amenities will include a wellness center with fitness and therapy pools, natural trails and outdoor game courts, underground and attached garage parking, a gourmet restaurant, wine bar/rooftop lounge, indoor and outdoor theaters and classrooms. LCS will manage the property, which is slated to open in the second half of 2028. Project partners include Perkins Eastman as architect, KPFF as engineer, Envicom as environmental and land planner, LRM as landscape architect, Carlberg Associates as horticulturist and Brenner Consulting Group as permit administrator.
BRENTWOOD, CALIF. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has brokered the sale of Westmont of Brentwood, a 132-unit community in Northern California. Built in 2007 and situated on 4.5 acres approximately 45 miles east of Oakland, Calif., the property offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. The sales price was not disclosed. The buyer, an unnamed private equity group with a background in seniors housing, is partnering with an established West Coast operator that is expanding its presence in California. With the sale of Westmont of Brentwood, the unnamed seller has exited the space. Brad Goodsell, Jason Punzel, Vince Viverito, Jake Anderson and Taylor Graham of SLIB handled the transaction.
Principal Asset Management Acquires Two Active Adult Communities in Raleigh-Durham Totaling 373 Units
by John Nelson
MORRISVILLE AND CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Principal Asset Management has acquired two active adult communities in the Raleigh-Durham region totaling 373 units. The properties include Overture Cary, located at 1055 Hatches Pond Lane in Morrisville, and Overture Chapel Hill, situated near the Highway 54 and I-40 interchange and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The communities were developed in 2021 and 2020, respectively, and stand at five stories. The seller and sales price were not released.
Fortress Investment Group Sells Two Florida Seniors Housing Communities Totaling 178 Units
by John Nelson
BOCA RATON AND VERO BEACH, FLA. — Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have sold two seniors housing communities located in Florida. Totaling 178 units, the communities include Sonata Boca Raton and Sonata Vero Beach. JLL Capital Markets brokered the sale on behalf of the seller. Agewell Solvere Living will remain in place as the operator at both communities. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
JLL Arranges Refinancing for 200-Unit Active Adult Community in Charlotte, North Carolina
by Abby Cox
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged refinancing for Connery on Providence, a newly constructed, 200-unit active adult community located in Charlotte. Travis Anderson, Brad Woolard, Ryan Mueller and Timothy Hosmer of JLL represented the borrower, Proffitt Dixon Partners, in securing the loan through New York Life Insurance Co. The loan size was not disclosed. Completed in 2023 on nearly 13 acres, Connery on Providence features one- and two-bedroom residences across four three-story buildings. Amenities at the property include a saltwater pool, wellness and fitness center, pickleball courts, spa facilities and concierge services. The community also offers a movie lounge, an overnight guest suite, a demonstration kitchen and dog spa.