GLADEWATER, TEXAS — Boston Capital Finance (BCF) has closed an approximately $1.4 million, permanent-only loan for the Gardens of Gladewater, a senior living complex in Gladewater. The 36-unit property, which is situated on 5.86 acres at 108 W. Sheppard Dr., comprises 15 duplex buildings. The senior living facility includes a small outpatient facility among its amenities.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pacific Retirement Services Inc. (PRS) will develop a new high-rise residential building within Trinity Terrace, a senior living facility located at 1600 Texas Street in Fort Worth. The building, called River Tower, will offer penthouses, apartment homes and brownstone-style patio homes offering underground parking. The property’s amenities will include a penthouse view dining room and a health care center, which will provide nursing and rehabilitation care in all private suites. Portland, Ore.-based Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects will provide architectural services for the project.
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-based Paric Corp. has been selected to provide general contracting services for a $7.8 million senior housing development located on South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis. The three-story, 76,000-square-foot project will comprise 87 apartments, as well as ground-floor retail space. Community amenities will include a computer center, a multi-purpose room, a dining hall, an exercise room and a courtyard. The project is being developed by The Pyramid Companies.
LAMESA, CALIF. — Vickie Winters of Dwinn-Shaffer & Co. represented the company in arranging $7.5 million in first mortgage financing and a $1 million accounts receivable line of credit for Community Convalescent Hospital of LaMesa, an assisted-living facility in LaMesa. The 119-bed skilled-care facility is located at 8665 LaMesa Blvd. The permanent loan represents 75 percent of value, and was financed for 5 years at a fixed rate based on a 25-year amortization.
LONGWOOD, FLA. — Mr. and Mrs. Bagsiyao of Kissimmee, Fla., have purchased Bethesda at Longwood Assisted Living Care Center, a 90-bed facility in Longwood, from Mr. Neil Buck, for $5 million. The property is located at 480 East Church St. Ken Carriero and Damien Carriero of Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa, Fla., office represented the seller.
PALMYRA, PA. — A joint venture comprised of AMC Delancey Group and Heritage Senior Living has completed construction of Traditions of Hershey, a 120-unit independent senior living community in Palmyra. Located at 100 N. Larkspur Dr., the facility features studios and one- and two-bedroom residences. Rental rates range from $1,800 to $2,700 per month. Amenities include an onsite move theater, a fitness center, a billiard room, a library and a beauty salon.
SKOKIE, ILL. — Cambridge Realty Capital has provided a $13.6 million FHA-insured HUD loan to refinance Skokie Meadows Nursing Center in Skokie. The property is a 224-bed intermediate care facility. The fully amortized, 35-year term first mortgage was arranged for the owner, an Illinois limited liability company.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Continuing Life Communities has completed Phase IV of La Costa Glen Carlsbad, a retirement community located in Carlsbad. The final phase features 211 apartment homes, 52 villas and a 32,000-square-foot Fairway Clubhouse. New amenities include a 12,000-square-foot recreation/fitness center featuring a sauna, yoga, massage and exercise facilities, a heated indoor swimming pool, a movie theater, and a pitch-and-putt golf course. The 281-acre community, located at 1940 Levante St., first opened in 2002.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego-based Benson & Bohl Architects have been chosen to design Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill in San Diego. The 84-unit senior residential community will be situated on 1.38 acres at the corner of Laurel Street and Second Avenue. The 131,018-square-foot, five-story property will feature 18 studio units, 46 one-bedroom units and 20 two-bedroom units. Construction is slated to begin in early 2009.
LOMBARD AND CHICAGO, ILL. — The Mixed-Use|Residential Group of Palos Hills, Ill.-based Skender Construction has broken ground for two Chicagoland projects. In Lombard, the firm has begun construction for Sunrise of Lombard, a senior living facility comprising two four-story facilities totaling more than 165,000 square feet. The campus will contain 140 assisted and independent living units, as well as a commercial kitchen and below-grade parking that will connect the two buildings. The project, which is being developed by Sunrise Senior Living, is scheduled for completion in March 2009. BeeryRio is providing design services. In Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Skender is building an approximately 48,500-square-foot mixed-use development, comprising first-floor retail space, 18 luxury condominium units and underground parking. The project, which is expected to receive LEED certification, broke ground in December, and is expected to be complete in the fall. It is being developed by Terra Firma Co., with Worn Jerabek Architects serving as project architect.