DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a nine-property, 1,080-bed seniors housing portfolio in the Dallas area. The locations were not disclosed. Eight of the properties are skilled nursing facilities totaling 992 beds, and the other is an 88-bed assisted living facility. Nick Stahler, Michael Mooney and Austin Diamond of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a regional private equity owner, in the transaction. The buyer was a family office private equity investor. Both parties requested anonymity. Tim Speck of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.
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MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Resort Lifestyle Communities has opened Parkers Bend, a 128-unit independent living community in Moorestown, located outside of Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. Parkers Bend offers 128 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Residents have access to multiple dining options and venues as well as various social activities, travel programs and health and wellness initiatives. Information on starting rents was not disclosed.
Belmont Village, Turnberry Break Ground on 11-Story Seniors Housing Community in Aventura, Florida
by John Nelson
AVENTURA, FLA. — Belmont Village Senior Living has broken ground on Belmont Village Aventura in Aventura, a coastal city in Miami-Dade County. The 11-story project is being built in partnership with Turnberry and will be Belmont Village’s third location in South Florida. Located at 3510 Yacht Club Way, the property is scheduled to open in early 2026. This venture is Turnberry’s first collaboration with Belmont Village Senior Living. Spanning almost 180,000 square feet, Belmont Village Aventura will feature 153 independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments in a variety of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans. Belmont Village Aventura residents will enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway and Dumfoundling Bay. Corwil Architects is the lead architect and Moss Construction Management is the construction partner.
California Commercial Investment Group Plans 300-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Woodland Hills, California
by Amy Works
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. — California Commercial Investment Group has acquired a 19-acre site adjacent to the iconic Motion Picture & Television Fund campus in Woodland Hills for $30 million. The buyer plans to develop a luxury senior living community encompassing approximately 300 units on the site. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 with completion planned for 2028. The property is located in the Santa Monica Foothills approximately 30 miles west of Los Angeles. It is just steps from the Calabasas farmers’ market adjacent to the Motion Picture & Television Fund campus. JLL’s Bryan Lewitt represented the seller, Motion Picture & Television Fund. Michael Slater of CBRE represented the buyer.
TCA Architects, Mercy Housing Complete Affordable Seniors Housing Project in Los Angeles
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — California-based TCA Architects and Mercy Housing California have completed Burbank Boulevard Senior Housing, an affordable housing development for seniors age 55 and older in Los Angeles’ Sherman Oaks neighborhood. Permanent supportive housing is a housing model that combines low-barrier affordable housing, healthcare and supportive services to help residents lead more stable lives, according to TCA Architects and Mercy Housing. Situated on three acres, Burbank Boulevard Senior Housing features 55 studio and one-bedroom units that accommodate single senior occupants. Each apartment features individual kitchens and bathing facilities. The property also offers common recreation spaces and laundry facilities on each floor. Construction began in May 2021 and the property was built in accordance with the latest Cal-Green Building Code standards. Move-ins began in October 2023, and the waitlist is currently closed for the property. The asset is aiming for at least LEED Silver certification.
Cogir Senior Living, Ryan Cos. Open 137-Unit ACOYA Cherry Creek Seniors Housing Project in Denver
by Amy Works
DENVER — Cogir Senior Living and Ryan Cos. have opened ACOYA Cherry Creek, a senior living community located at 301 S. Harrison St. in Denver. ACOYA Cherry Creek offers 137 independent and assisted living apartments. The community features full-size residential kitchens, multiple dining venues, an art room, a salon, club room, wellness area and an outdoor bar with a view of the Rocky Mountains.
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SG Holdings Completes Leasing at $350M Mixed-Use Development in Miami, Plans Summer Opening
by John Nelson
MIAMI — SG Holdings has completed leasing at Sawyer’s Walk, a 3.4-acre mixed-use development underway in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. The project, which will feature retail space, offices and affordable housing for seniors, is set to open this summer. SG Holdings is a partnership comprising Swerdlow Group, SJM Partners and Alben Duffie. The development team broke ground on Sawyer’s Walk in summer 2021. The development costs were not disclosed, but the Miami Herald reported the price tag hovers around $350 million. “The anticipated delivery of our mixed-use development will serve as an economic catalyst for Overtown, with the creation of over 1,000 quality jobs, the opening of a new full-service supermarket and mix of national retail stores that will serve the immediate community and surrounding neighborhoods,” says Michael Swerdlow, managing partner of Swerdlow Group. Sawyer’s Walk will feature 175,000 square feet of retail space. Committed tenants include Target (50,000 square feet), Aldi (25,000 square feet), Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Tropical Smoothie Café and Burlington. MSC Group, a global cargo ship line and the world’s third-largest cruise line, purchased the property’s 130,000 square feet of office space with plans to combine its South Florida cruise and cargo operations under one roof. …
DALLAS — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a 93-unit seniors housing complex in Dallas. The unnamed property is located in the Preston Hollow area and offers assisted living and memory care services. The buyer was the existing operator, Juniper Communities, and the seller was undisclosed. Alex Florea, Giancarlo Riso and Amy Sitzman handled the transaction for Blueprint.
Great Expectations Acquires Sagebrook Seniors Housing Property in Bellevue, Plans Affordable Housing Conversion
by Amy Works
BELLEVUE, WASH. — Great Expectations LLC has purchased Sagebrook, a seniors assisted living and memory care community on 2.3 acres in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue, for $16.5 million. The buyer plans to convert the property into a 108-unit apartment community. The new property, which will be rebranded, will offer housing for residents earning 60 percent to 80 percent of area median income. The community is located at 15750 NE 15th St. Dan Chhan, Tim McKay, Sam Wayne and Matt Kemper of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.
HTG, Elite Equity Break Ground on $44M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Leisure City, Florida
by John Nelson
LEISURE CITY, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has begun construction of Naranja Grand, an affordable housing community for seniors in Leisure City, approximately 25 miles southwest of Miami. The $44 million project is a collaborative effort between HTG and Miami Lakes, Fla.-based Elite Equity Development. The eight-story property will feature 120 units (91 one-bedroom, 29 two-bedroom) reserved for income-qualifying residents age 55 and older who earn at or below 30, 60, and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). Monthly rents will range from $580 to $1,625. Construction is slated for completion in the spring of 2025. The building will total 117,000 square feet and the developers will seek National Green Building Standard certification. Funding sources for Phase I include $26 million in 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated through Raymond James, a construction loan of $26.2 million provided by TD Bank, a permanent Freddie Mac loan of $9 million through Berkadia, a Florida Housing Finance Corp. Viability Loan of $4.3 million and a $3 million loan from the Miami-Dade County Affordable Housing Surtax Program. The design-build team includes architect ATL Architecture, general contractor Gomez Construction, engineer EAC Consulting, interior designer Builders Design and landscape …