NEWTON, MASS. — Office Properties Income Trust (NASDAQ: OPI) has entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby the office REIT will acquire all the outstanding common shares of Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ: DHC), a REIT that owns properties in the medical office, life sciences and seniors housing sectors. The combined company will have approximately $12.4 billion of total gross assets under management, representing 539 properties across 40 states and Washington, D.C. The portfolio comprises about 264 seniors housing communities, 10 triple-net-leased wellness centers and 265 medical office, traditional office and life sciences buildings. About 42 percent of the portfolio is located in the Sun Belt. The RMR Group (NASDAQ: RMR), an alternative asset management firm based in Newton, manages both REITs and acquires properties on behalf of the entities. RMR also makes acquisitions on behalf of Service Properties Trust and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust. RMR Group will continue to manage the new company, which will be rebranded as Diversified Properties Trust and trade publicly on the Nasdaq Stock Market exchange. OPI’s executive team will lead the new company and will keep the firm’s corporate headquarters in Newton. The boards of trustees for both REITs unanimously approved the merger, which is …
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SALT LAKE CITY — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged a new tenant for a 12-property, 1,275-bed skilled nursing portfolio in Utah. Blueprint was approached by a longstanding client to find a best-in-class tenant for the portfolio, which the client was under contract to acquire. The seller was a Utah-based owner and operator of skilled nursing facilities that was in the process of executing on a strategic firm-wide recapitalization. The new tenant is a Nevada-based operator that had strong interest in leasing the portfolio from the future buyer. However, after further discussions with its capital partner, a very compelling bid was submitted to acquire the portfolio.
TULSA, OKLA. — Dallas-based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group (TMG) has arranged the sale of The Broadmoor Retirement Community, a 124-unit independent living facility in Tulsa. Built in 1986, the age-restricted property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 510 square feet. Casey Litsey and C.J. Swanson of TMG represented the seller, and Paul Yazbeck of TMG procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.
DALLAS — Bay 9 Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Lapis Advisers LP, has agreed to acquire Edgemere, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Dallas. Located on a 16-acre site, Edgemere features 304 independent living units, 60 assisted living units, 31 memory care units and 72 skilled nursing beds. Bay 9 plans to install a new operator, Long Hill at Edgemere LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Methodist Homes (UMH). The initial phase of development opened in 2001. The asset has been operating under a forbearance agreement with its lender, UMB Bank, since January 2022.
HERNDON, VA. — Brightview Senior Living has opened Dulles Corner in Herndon, a Washington, D.C. suburb near Dulles International Airport. Dulles Corner offers 196 units of independent living, assisted living and memory care. The development marks Brightview’s 46th community and its third in Fairfax County. The property is the seniors housing component of Innovation Center Station, a $1 billion mixed-use development by Penzance that will also feature offices, residences, a hotel, shops, restaurants and parks.
HTG, AM Affordable Housing Break Ground on $23.5M Seniors Housing Community in Crestview, Florida
by John Nelson
CRESTVIEW, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and nonprofit AM Affordable Housing have broken ground on Princeton Grove, an affordable housing development in Crestview catered to seniors aged 62 and older. Located at 475 Aplin Road, the community will comprise four stories with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Apartments, which will be reserved for residents who earn at or below 22, 30 and 60 percent of area median income (AMI), will range in cost from $363 to $1,188 per month. Five units have been committed for veterans who meet the household income and age criteria. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball court, putting green, media room with computer stations, swimming pool and a dog park. Funding sources for the $23.5 million project, which is scheduled for completion next fall, include a $14 million construction loan from Truist Bank, $9.1 million in 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated through Truist Community Capital and three additional loans from the Florida Housing Finance Corp. Grandbridge Real Estate Capital additionally provided a $7.5 million Freddie Mac loan. Bayern Construction is the general contractor on the project, with PQH Group acting as architect and interior designer and …
Watermark Opens Leasing Center at Seniors Housing Community in Laguna Niguel, California
by Jeff Shaw
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIF. — Tucson-based Watermark Retirement Communities and Alliance Residential Company have opened the leasing office at Watermark Laguna Niguel. The assisted living and memory care community is scheduled to open this summer.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Home Communities Co. has delivered Brightmore of East Memphis, a 180-unit seniors housing development in Memphis. The property comprises 122 independent living apartments and 34 assisted living units in the main building, 24 memory care units in an adjoining single-story building, multiple outdoor spaces and dining options. The design-build team includes architect and landscape architect Baker Barrios and general contractor Montgomery Martin Contractors. Liberty Senior Living is the operator of Brightmore of East Memphis.
SHAWNEE, OKLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Belfair of Shawnee, a 60-bed seniors housing property located on the eastern outskirts of Oklahoma City. The 31,000-square-foot property was built in 2013 and offers memory care services. Rod Llanos of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were limited liability companies that requested anonymity, in the transaction. Steve Greer of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record .
NEWTON, MASS. — Benchmark Senior Living will undertake a $13 million renovation project at Evans Park at Newton Corner, a seniors housing property located on the western outskirts of Boston. The assisted living and memory care community was originally built in the early 1990s. Bechtel Frank Erickson designed the project, and South Coast Improvement will serve as general contractor. All spaces will feature interior design by Boston-based Stefura Associates. Completion is slated for early 2024.