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JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage Facilitates Successful Lease Negotiation of Skilled Nursing Facility in Bakersfield, CA
Southern California, June 1, 2023 – JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage (JCH), a leading firm specializing in senior housing investments, is pleased to announce the successful lease negotiation of a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Southern California. This significant achievement further solidifies JCH’s position as a trusted partner in the senior housing industry. The SNF, […]
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage Facilitates Operational Transition of Premier Assisted Living Facility in Southern California.
Alhambra, CA – June 1, 2023 – JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage (JCH), a leading real estate firm specializing in senior housing investments, is pleased to announce the successful lease negotiation of a prominent Assisted Living Facility in Southern California. The facility, previously operated by a national operator, will now be under the management of […]
JCH Closes Sale of Skilled Nursing Facility in Fresno, CA
JCH Closes Sale of Skilled Nursing Facility in Fresno, CA JCH is pleased to announce the successful sale of a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Fresno, CA. The property ultimately sold for $6,420,000. The seller who was an owner/operator, engaged JCH to help them find a qualified buyer. JCH initiated a very targeted approach when […]
JCH’s Successful Sale of an 80-Unit Facility in Stockton, CA
JCH’s Successful Sale of an 80-Unit Facility in Stockton, CA JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of an 80-unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Stockton CA. The team at JCH led a discreet and focused marketing campaign for the sellers, a family-owned owner/operator who was looking to retire […]
JCH Closes another Deal in just 90 Days!
JCH Closes another Deal in just 90 Days! JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a 35-unit Memory Care Facility in Orange County CA. The transaction was completed in ninety days! Already the successful operator of a home health and hospice business, the buyer wanted to expand into the […]
JCH Successfully Negotiates Lease of 68-Unit/120 Bed Facility in Modesto, CA
JCH Successfully Negotiates Lease of 68-Unit/120 Bed Facility in Modesto, CA JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a NNN lease of a 68-unit/120-bed Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Stanislaus County CA. The team at JCH led a discreet and focused marketing campaign for the landlords, a […]
JCH Closes Sale of ICF Portfolio in Merced, CA
JCH Closes Sale of ICF Portfolio in Merced, CA JCH is pleased to announce the successful sale of an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) portfolio with four locations in Merced, CA. The portfolio ultimately sold for $2,110,000. The sellers who were second generation operators engaged JCH to help them find a qualified buyer. JCH initiated a […]
64 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 49 Bed Assisted Living Facility Sold in Riverside County, CA
64 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 49 Bed Assisted Living Facility Sold in Riverside County, CA JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a combination 64-bed SNF and 49-bed AL in Riverside County CA. The facility was in escrow when COVID-19 hit with a first-time buyer who decided not […]
49 Bed Assisted Living Facility In Riverside County
March 1, 2020 – Southern California JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a 49- Bed Assisted Living facility in Riverside County, California. The team at JCH conducted a confidential marketing campaign on behalf of the seller, a family owned owner/operator, seeking to retire after more than 20 years […]
JCH Closes Highest Single Asset Sale of 2019 in So Cal Senior Housing
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a senior housing community in Southern California for $95,500,000 − the largest single asset transaction of 2019. The Orange County, CA asset, totaling 214 units, consists of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care units. The JCH team spearheaded a confidential marketing […]
29 Unit Assisted Living facility In Marin County California
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a boutique-style 29 Unit Assisted Living facility in prestigious Marin County California. The team at JCH spearheaded a confidential marketing operation on behalf of a regional owner/operator. JCH used their thorough knowledge of regional owner/operators to run a highly targeted marketing process […]
Successful Lease Negotiation
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful lease negotiation of a 122-Unit Assisted Living Facility located in Riverside CA. JCH was engaged and tasked by the landlord, a single asset owner, to either sell the asset or replace the existing tenant. JCH solicited bids for either a fee simple sale or […]
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage Arranges 23-Unit Sale
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage has arranged the sale of a boutique, 23-unit assisted living and memory care facility on the Central Coast of California. Located in Santa Barbara County, the property originally features 15 units before an eight-unit expansion. A family-owned owner-operator was selling the community as part of a […]
JCH Specialists Continue Northwest Win Streak with Four-facility $16,500,000 sale
Oregon/Washington August 8, 2018. Coming off the heels of its $7,400,000 Riverwest Senior Living sale in Washington, JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful closing of a four-facility portfolio for $16,500,000. The assets consisted of 152 Assisted Living and Memory Care units located in Oregon and Washington. The Sellers were senior […]
JCH Senior Housing experts exceed clients’ expectations in 65-unit facility sale
Wenatchee, Washington, April 16, 2018. JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of Riverwest Senior Living for $7,400,000. The asset, totaling 65 units, consists of both Assisted Living and Independent Living units. Riverwest is located in a growing retirement community of Wenatchee in Central Washington, about 95 miles from Seattle. […]
JCH Works Their Magic, Closing Third Assisted Living Facility in Two Months.
Escondido California, November 16, 2017. The magic keeps on happening at JCH. The Senior Housing ‘wizards’ closed their third AL/MC deal in just two months on November 16. The facility sold for $18,540,000 at over $365,000 per unit, the 7-building 51-unit Not-For-Profit Assisted Living Facility was built in phases between 1980 and 2002. The buyer […]
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage closes sale of an Assisted Living Facility in Oregon
Oregon, October 10, 2017. JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a value-add Assisted Living Facility in Oregon. The facility contains 76 units. Both the buyer and the seller are regional operators. Jim Hazzard, Nick Stahler and Lee Blake were the lead agents on the transaction. About JCH Senior […]
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage doubles lease rate for landlord of a Skilled Nursing Facility in California.
California, October 7, 2017. The JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a Skilled Nursing Facility lease extension for a California based private equity firm. JCH was exclusively engaged and tasked with creating demand to bring the current tenant up to a market lease rate. JCH solicited bids for […]
JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage closes sale of an Assisted Living Facility in Southern California
California, October 5, 2017. JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is pleased to announce the successful sale of a value-add Assisted Living Facility in Southern California. The purchase price for the 97-unit facility was $9,600,000. Both the buyer and the seller are local, single-asset operators. Jim Hazzard and Nick Stahler were the lead agents on the […]
State of the California and National Senior Housing Markets
JCH Consulting Group analyzes the State of the California and National Senior Housing Markets, and provides an in-depth look into its future. Las Vegas, Nevada, July 28, 2017. Senior Housing has been a stable asset class so far in 2017, but several factors could affect market performance in 2018 and 2019, according to Senior Housing […]
JCH Didn’t Invent Doing Deals, We Just Perfected It!
JCH Consulting Group is pleased to announce the successful placement of a long term, publicly traded credit tenant for a large, California based, private equity firm. JCH saved a troubled 95 unit Assisted Living asset in a matter of weeks for the landlord. In late January 2017, JCH was approached by the long-term client with […]
JUST SOLD! In Kern River Valley
6-Property Skilled Nursing Portfolio JCH Consulting Group closes sale of Kern River Valley Leaseholds in Central California California, September 30, 2016. JCH Consulting Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of a 6-property skilled nursing portfolio located in Central California. Built between 1950 and 1975, the facilities ranged from 42 thru 99 beds. The […]
JUST SOLD! $825,000
Adult Day Care in Campbell, CA JCH Consulting Group closes sale of an Adult Day Care business in Campbell, California California, September 30, 2016. JCH Consulting Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of an Adult Day Care business in Campbell California. The business was sold for $825,000, with an occupancy rate of 85% […]
JUST SOLD! $6,640,000
Ocean View Assisted Living & Memory Care Facilities JCH Consulting Group closes sale of Assisted Living & Memory Care in 45 days from initial offer. California, July 1, 2016. JCH Consulting Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of a Assisted Living & Memory Care facility located in Hawaii. Built in 1997 and completely […]
JUST SOLD! $18,900,000
Assisted Living & Memory Care Facilities California, February 5, 2016 JCH Consulting Group is pleased to announce the successful sale transactions totaling $18,900,000.00 consisting of two specialized assisted living and memory care facilities located in Central and Southern California. Totaling 163 beds, both facilities focus on providing high-acuity memory care and assisted living services within […]
JUST SOLD 90 Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility
JUST SOLD $4,400,000
Blog
2023 in Review: Navigating Challenges in the Senior Housing Industry
As we reflect on the past year, 2023 presented a landscape of cautious optimism within the senior housing industry. The fundamental need for senior housing remains as strong as ever, but the prevailing lending environment posed notable challenges. Lenders, while armed with substantial capital, approached lending with a sense of caution. A prerequisite for a […]
Adapting and Evolving: The Complex Landscape of the Senior Housing Sector in 2023
The world of senior housing is divided into distinct sectors: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living/Memory Care, Independent Living, and Active Adult. Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living/Memory Care facilities are licensed and provide help with daily activities, while Independent Living and Active Adult communities focus more on lifestyle and amenities. As we look ahead to the second […]
JCH’s 2023 Outlook for the Senior Housing Sector
Published in Wealth Management Real Estate’s 2023 Market Outlook December 29, 2022 The senior housing sector is broken into Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living/Memory Care, Independent Living and Active Adult. Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living/Memory Care facilities are licensed and aid with activities of daily living. While Independent and Active Adult are not licensed and are […]
JCH’s 2022 Mid-Year Outlook on the Senior Housing Market
Senior Housing Market- Post COVID According to many industry experts, the Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing industries remain under the national microscope post-COVID. How will state and federal regulatory changes impact the industry? What will these changes mean to reimbursement levels, staffing requirements and barriers to entry? Workforce shortage The American Health Care Association (ASHA) […]
JCH Staffing Series: The Great Awakening
Many years ago, when I was in operations and our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) was preparing for our annual survey, I heard that NOC shift employees were sleeping during their shift. I set my alarm for the middle of the night, snuck into the back door of the facility and as word spread that I […]
NIC Senior Housing Spring Conference 2022 Recap
NIC Senior Housing Spring Conference 2022 Recap The JCH team had the pleasure of attending the Mid-year NIC Conference in Dallas last month. It was nice to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Overall the conference was well attended, with the majority of attendees having a cautiously optimistic tone. Among the many topics […]
Looking Forward to 2022 in the Senior Housing Sector
Looking Forward to 2022 in the Senior Housing Sector To look forward to 2022, one must look back to the unprecedented disruption to the world’s economy caused by COVID-19, in 2020 and 2021. As we all know, the senior housing sector was hit hard by this pandemic, causing significant loss of residents, and staff, as […]
Considerations for 2022 Resident Rate Increases
Considerations for 2022 Resident Rate Increases As 2021 comes to an end most senior housing operators including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living are contemplating resident rate increases for their services. If you are thinking 3% to 4% you are probably in trouble. We see many Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living clients […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2021 Midyear Review
The National Senior Housing Market: 2021 Midyear Review The Senior Housing industry, while a need-driven business, is at least for the near future facing some uncertainty as they recover from declining census and increased expenses caused by the pandemic. Divided into three major market segments: unlicensed facilities such as Independent Living (IL), Active Adult, and […]
Considerations for Resident Rate Increases at your Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing Facility
If you are thinking increasing rates 3% to 4% is enough, you are probably in trouble. We see many operators of Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities who have gotten their top line revenue, and gross revenue, back close to pre-Covid levels, but their bottom lines are lagging far behind due to their […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2020 Midyear Review
The National Senior Housing Market: 2020 Midyear Review The Senior Housing sector ushered in 2020 on track for another record-setting year… then COVID-19 happened. As this global pandemic wreaked havoc around the world, it became very apparent that those over the age of 65 were particularly vulnerable. Unfortunately, the Senior Housing sector as a whole […]
Senior Housing Defined
Senior Housing Defined Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the entire senior housing sector has been lumped into the term “Nursing Home,” and that is simply incorrect and unfair. There are five specific categories within the Senior Living Industry, Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Continuing […]
What will the Senior Housing Space look like after COVID 19
What will the Senior Housing Space look like after COVID 19 There has been much speculation about how the Shelter in Place orders will affect census at Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing facilities throughout the country. Most operators that we at JCH are talking to have, at a minimum, put in place very […]
Improve Your Net Operating Income (NOI) Following These 5 Steps
Improve Your NOI With These 5 Steps In 2019, as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) owner/operator you endured the endless preparation for PDPM, the countless binders satisfying the requirements for your ROP Phase 3 programs, the uncertainty of AB5, oh and let’s not forget those staffing waivers. If you’ve made it to the other side […]
Spring NIC Conference 2020 Recap
Spring NIC Conference 2020 Recap The spring regional senior housing investors NIC conference was held this year from March 4-6, 2020 in beautiful San Diego, CA. This location is a favorite for The JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage, as it’s just a short 2-hour drive from our corporate headquarters in Orange County, CA. Attendance The […]
5 Ways To Improve Your Skilled Nursing Facility’s Net Operating Income (NOI)
5 Ways To Improve Your Skilled Nursing Facility’s Net Operating Income (NOI) In 2019, as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) owner/operator you endured the endless preparation for PDPM, the countless binders satisfying the requirements for your ROP Phase 3 programs, the uncertainty of AB5, oh and let’s not forget those staffing waivers. If you’ve made […]
ASHA 2020 Annual Conference Recap
ASHA 2020 Annual Conference Recap The American Senior Housing Association (ASHA) held its annual conference on January 22-24, 2020 in Palm Desert CA. As one would expect this time of year the warm temperatures were enjoyed by all, especially those who live in the parts of the country that actually have winter weather. Attendees included […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 review and 2020 outlook
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 review and 2020 outlook 2019 was a fascinating year for the Senior Housing sector. The construction cycle slowed, the popularity of multi-level facilities increased, and skilled nursing is still as hot as ever, even with the new PDPM payment model coming into effect. As investors are realizing the immense […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 review and 2020 outlook
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 review and 2020 outlook 2019 was a fascinating year for the Senior Housing sector. The construction cycle slowed, the popularity of multi-level facilities increased, and skilled nursing is still as hot as ever, even with the new PDPM payment model coming into effect. As investors are realizing the immense […]
The Times They Are A-Changing!
The Times They Are A-Changing! You might ask, what factors attribute to the continued growth and prosperity of the seniors housing market? The answer is simple. Successful owner/operators of assisted living, independent living/active adult, memory care and skilled nursing facilities continue to adapt to an ever-changing market. Today’s senior housing residents are not only tech […]
Fall NIC Conference 2019 Recap
Fall NIC Conference 2019 Recap Once again, the National Investment Center held its annual conference in Chicago from Sept 11th to 13th. It was a bit earlier in the year, but I for one enjoyed the warmer weather. As always, this conference attracts a very large crowd. Over 3,000 operators, investors, lenders, as well as […]
Thinking of Selling your Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility
Selling your Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility When the time has come for you to sell your assisted living or skilled nursing facility, there are several things you should consider doing to prepare for the sale. Take a hard look at the physical condition of your Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility The adage […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 Midyear Review
The National Senior Housing Market: 2019 Midyear Review The senior housing industry is a need-driven business. Divided into three major market segments: unlicensed facilities such as Independent Living (IL) sometimes referred to as Active Adult, and licensed facilities which would be Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (AL), nearly every family, regardless of […]
Senior Housing – Middle Market Ignored?
Senior Housing – Middle Market Ignored? Times they are a changing, JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage posted a blog back in 2017 talking about the current construction cycle ignoring the middle market. Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living facility operators and developers have finally begun to recognize that housing middle to low-income residents is […]
Choosing the Right Senior Housing Brokerage is Critical
Choosing the Right Senior Housing Brokerage is Critical Institutional players continue to purchase Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities from smaller operators with one or two senior housing assets. JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage is here to help owners navigate the process and protect their interests. When it comes to keeping track of […]
Opportunity Zones for Senior Housing Investors
Senior Housing Opportunity Zones For Investors A new investment opportunity is emerging in economically distressed communities, that could help middle- and lower-income seniors who need Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing facilities. There is a new tool that allows investors to reinvest their gains into low-income urban and rural communities designated as qualified opportunity […]
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) & How It Will Impact Skilled Nursing Operators
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) PDPM is the biggest change in reimbursement to take place in decades and skilled nursing facility operators must be prepared when it takes effect October 1, 2019. Patient-Driven Payment Model is a new classification system for skilled nursing facility patients who are in a Medicare Part A covered stay into […]
Spring NIC Conference 2019 Recap
Spring NIC Conference 2019 Recap The spring regional senior housing investors NIC conference was held this year from February 20th-22nd, 2019 in beautiful San Diego, CA. This location is one of our favorites for The JCH Group, as it’s just a short 2-hour drive from our corporate headquarters in Orange County, CA. Unfortunately, the conference […]
ASHA 2019 Annual Conference Recap
ASHA 2019 Annual Conference Recap The 2019 American Senior Housing Association (ASHA) held their annual meeting January 30 – February 1, 2019 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The Southern California, coastal location for the meeting couldn’t have come at a better time for those traveling from the Midwest and East Coast, […]
Assisted Living Waiver Program in California
Assisted Living Waiver Program in California Assisted Living waiver programs, which bring Medicaid reimbursement to the Assisted Living model, are common place in the majority of the states in the US. Over the last ten years, California has been working towards implementing their own Medicaid program for Assisted Living facilities. What Is an Assisted Living […]
The National Senior Housing Market: 2018 review and 2019 outlook
The Senior Housing space experienced a very interesting year in 2018. While some product types within the asset class experienced some growing pains, the overall long-term outlook is very bullish. Senior Housing is divided into three major market segments: Independent Living (IL), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF). We will focus on […]
Senior Housing Lending 101
JCH was pleased to participate in a recent Q&A session with a well-known publication in the assisted living and skilled nursing sector. Here are the results of the session. What are the most basic, yet most essential financing terms and concepts most managers and other non-finance specialists should know, and why? In my opinion LTV, […]
Fall NIC 2018 Recap
Recap of NIC Fall 2018 This year, the National Investment Center held its annual conference in Chicago from October 17th to 19th. The NIC, a non-profit organization, aims to support access and choice for American seniors by providing data, analytics and connections that bring together investors and providers in the senior housing industry. The JCH […]
Invest with Good Operators in the Senior Housing Industry
Good Operators in the Senior Housing Industry For the past several years, the senior housing industry has experienced drastic changes. New product has flooded the marketplace from inexperienced players with a fresh supply of capital. Many seasoned investors are worried how the influx of new assets will affect the senior housing industry, and it has […]
Is the Senior Housing Industry Just Rent and EBITDA?
Is the Senior Housing Industry Just Rent and EBITDA? One of the largest evolutions in the senior housing industry is the sophistication of the financial model. The senior housing marketplace offers limitless opportunities for those seeking high return, senior housing investments. However, with the surge of fresh players entering the senior housing industry, it seems […]
International Investments in US Senior Housing
The senior housing industry has experienced exceptional growth in the past few years. Investors from different product types have brought their capital, connections and value to the industry, making it an attractive and successful real estate asset class. The construction cycle is currently booming as new investors and industry veterans take action. In short, the […]
The National Senior Housing Market
The National Senior Housing Market: Analysis and in-depth look into its immediate future. Senior Housing continues to enjoy a very robust, yet stable marketplace in 2018. While some product types within the asset class have distinct concerns, the overall outlook is very bullish. Senior Housing is divided into three major market segments: Independent Living (IL), […]
Maintaining Performance for a Smooth Escrow
Senior Housing Escrow The senior housing industry continues to be a robust investment platform full of opportunities. New players are looking for ways into the senior housing industry. Meanwhile, many current owners are contemplating whether or not it is the right time to sell their senior housing investments. In several ways, today’s higher prices are […]
The JCH Group Celebrates Its 20th Year Serving the Senior Housing Industry
The JCH Group Celebrates Its 20th Year This June the JCH Group proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary as a top brokerage in the senior housing industry. It is an accomplishment in a league of its own. No other brokerage in the senior housing industry has served for 20 consecutive years with our type of achievements […]
How the Senior Housing Industry Helped Shape New Tax Reform
Senior Housing Industry – New Tax Reform At the end of 2017, President Trump and Congress delivered new tax reforms. Within two months, a number of changes came to the Affordable Care Act, immigration restrictions, infrastructure upgrades and regulatory reforms. Many of these changes benefited the senior housing industry and were favorably implemented at the […]
Attracting Labor in the Senior Housing Industry
Labor in the Senior Housing Industry Attracting labor in the senior housing industry has become a pressing issue. The senior housing industry currently cares for hundreds of thousands of seniors in the US every day. Not only is it a booming industry, it is one that is absolutely necessary to help senior citizens maintain their […]
Reasons to Use JCH, a Specialized Brokerage in the Senior Housing Industry
Specialized Brokerage in the Senior Housing Industry Anyone remotely interested in senior housing investments knows the complexities involved. Success in senior housing investments does not come easily. There can be many complications, pitfalls, challenges and even red tape involved in senior housing transactions. For veteran and inexperienced players alike, senior housing investments require precision, thorough […]
The Issue of Labor Shortage in the Senior Housing Industry
Senior Housing Industry Labor Shortage The senior housing industry has attracted so much attention in the past few years. New capital has entered the market place. Developers have built and plan to build even more facilities over the next couple of years. With the demand for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and other healthcare properties […]
The State of the Skilled Nursing World
The State of the Skilled Nursing World Census In recent quarters, census seemed to be an issue for Skilled Nursing facilities; this factor hindered financing efforts for some investors and operators. The census issues seemed to be experienced on a national basis by SNF operators in Q3 and Q4 of 2017. On a positive note, […]
NIC 2018 Dallas Recap
NIC Dallas Recap The National Investment Center held its regional conference this year in Dallas, Texas from March 7 to 9, 2018. As usual, there was an excellent turnout. All segments of the senior housing industry were well represented including vendors, operators, brokers, managers, lenders, attorneys and others. With so many like-minded investment specialists and […]
How to Choose a Sales Price
Selling assisted living or skilled nursing facilities in the senior housing industry? Selling healthcare properties? No matter what, determining and settling on a sales price for your senior housing investments is incredibly important. This number not only determines whether or not the sale goes through, it determines whether or not the buyer and seller meet […]
ASHA Recap for 2018
The American Senior Housing Association held its annual conference this year in Orlando, Florida. From January 31 to February 2, most of the major players in the senior housing industry attended the event. This was the perfect opportunity for operators, lenders, private equity firms and vendors to connect and collaborate at the start of the […]
2018 Senior Housing Forecast
In the past several years, the senior housing industry has welcomed new investors from other real estate product types. The sector has grown over time into one of the favored real estate investment classes for investors. In addition, with the demand for new assisted living, skilled nursing and other healthcare properties growing, lenders are working […]
The Evolution of the Skilled Nursing Market
Investments in the skilled nursing market have endured great turbulence the last five years. With so many different asset classes in the senior housing industry and the reimbursement climate in constant flux, investment specialists and operators alike have waited for a definitive answer on how to navigate within the marketplace. Now, as the dust has […]
CAHF 2017 Recap with the JCH Group
The California Association of Healthcare Facilities conference took place in Palm Springs this year from November 13th to the 15th. This unique conference invites all types of members from the senior housing and skilled nursing industry which included vendors, consultants, brokers, attorneys and operators. With such a wide array of attendees, the 2017 CAHF created […]
NIC Fall Conference 2017 Recap
The National Investment Center held its annual conference in Chicago, Illinois on September 26 this year. The three-day meeting hosted over 3000 participants from the senior housing industry. Additionally, there were new groups attending, including operators and investors from Asian markets and US buyers from other real estate product types. This further proves that the […]
Senior Housing Operator Ethics
Operator Ethics The senior housing industry exists to serve the senior community. It provides a safe environment with a variety of services necessary for a higher quality of living in the advanced life stage. Hundreds of thousands of families rely on the integrity of the senior housing industry to provide for their elderly family members. […]
What Is Assisted Living and How Can I Buy Assisted Living?
What is Assisted Living The senior housing industry offers several distinct types of investments for future operators. Each type appeals to its own consumer base, which comes down to the type of care provided at the facility. What is assisted living: Assisted living facilities are for senior residents needing moderate assistance. Assisted living fits into a […]
JCH Bridges the Gap
Bridging the Gap – Small and Large Operators Over the past 20 years, the senior housing industry has grown and matured in tremendous ways. With a booming population of seniors needing higher and higher levels of care, senior housing investments are a win, win for all parties involved. The JCH Senior Housing Investment Brokerage has […]
Senior Housing – A Market Segment Ignored?
Middle Market in Senior Housing There is absolutely no doubt that the senior housing industry is in a cycle of robust construction. New buildings are being built every single day, but for who? Despite the growing number of investments in the senior housing industry, operators and developers are consistently ignoring a largely underserved market. The […]
The Largest Senior Housing Conglomerate to Date
Senior Housing Conglomerate The senior housing industry has been under great scrutiny for the past few years. With new facilities opening each day and more construction underway, it seems everyone wants to play in the Senior Housing space. As the titan of the senior housing industry, Brookdale is the largest senior healthcare provider in the […]
National Real Estate Investor Magazine Article
JCH National Real Estate Investor Magazine Article Nick Stahler, Senior Vice President, JCH Consulting Group The State of the California and National Senior Housing Market: Analysis and in-depth look into its future. Senior Housing has been a stable asset class so far in 2017, but several factors could affect market performance in 2018 and 2019. […]
The Evolution of Senior Housing
For the past twenty years the senior housing industry has experienced immense change and growth. The JCH Group has brokered hundreds of transactions and witnessed present changes influencing the future. Senior Housing investments don’t necessarily look like what they used to, and the senior housing industry has matured in unprecedented ways. The Senior Housing Industry […]
Negotiating a Market Rate Lease
The senior housing industry is quickly becoming a mecca for real estate investment. Many new players have entered the arena from other asset classes, but the senior housing industry is far from crowded. It may, however, be difficult to spot the right opportunity, particularly one that matches your goals and talents. Still, for those searching […]
Choosing the Right Senior Housing Brokerage
Senior Housing Brokers With the senior housing industry attracting as much attention as it is, everyone is looking to get connected. Senior housing brokerages work as an integral link between buyers and sellers to other vital resources within the senior housing industry. There have been several new senior housing brokerages entering the industry; many of […]
Marketing Strategies
The key to building the right senior housing investment is matching the right buyer to the right seller. Both sellers and buyers have different requirements and expectations from the transaction process. This is where JCH thrives and adds value in finding that perfect match. To make the match, JCH senior housing investment specialists use several […]
Recap of the Spring Regional NIC Conference
The National Investment Center Conference was held in San Diego at the Hilton Bay Front Resort this year. From March 22 to 24, approximately 1600 players from the senior housing industry gathered to participate in this conference. For years, the NIC has served as the premier meeting place for serious brokers, lenders, attorneys and operators […]
Case Study: The Effects of New Investors on Senior Housing Pricing
There is enthusiastic capital in the senior housing industry. Day by day, the market attracts new players, builds new deals, swaps facilities and grows. In fact, the senior housing industry has now evolved into an institutional grade asset class allowing private equity firms to turn their attention to the senior housing market in a big […]
Employing in the Senior Housing Development Boom
The past several years have been historic for the senior housing industry. We have seen and continue to see very high construction volume. Today a record number of people are seeking opportunities in senior housing investments. With the senior housing industry growing rapidly some potential issues are beginning to show themselves. Operators often worry about […]
2017 ASHA Recap
American Senior Housing Association The American Senior Housing Association (ASHA) held its annual conference this year in Palm Desert, CA. Between January 30 and February 1. Nearly 800 people attended this conference, making it one of the most successful and crowded ASHA events in recent history. The JCH Group connected with over 30 existing clients […]
Negotiations Throughout the Sales Process
Senior Housing Sales Negotiations Negotiations are an integral part of the transaction process in the senior housing industry. It can be repetitive, complicated and challenging; having an experienced JCH investment specialist on your side makes it easier. More often than not, acquiring your senior housing investment depends on the negotiations themselves. There are the three […]
New Opportunities in Senior Housing
The senior housing industry is robust with new opportunities as we enter the first quarter of 2017. Several large operators have listed significant portions of their healthcare facilities for sale, attracting smaller and regional operators to buy skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Read: 2017 Senior Housing Forecast Many of these large providers operate […]
2017 Senior Housing Forecast
The senior housing industry has experienced tremendous growth within the past few years. Strong investment returns have attracted serious new players. With construction debt available in the marketplace, plenty of new construction is also under way. Now, as 2016 comes to a close, deals are wrapping up, providing a clearer picture of what 2017 will […]
When is a Good Time to Sell Your Senior Housing?
Sell Your Senior Housing Senior housing investments specialists are often asked how to identify the prime time to sell healthcare properties in order to maximize profit. Fortunately, there is no time like the present to sell. The senior housing industry transaction market is very strong, and the playing field is even for both sellers and […]
The 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
Maximizing the profit of senior housing investments can be a complex process. It requires a great deal of research, planning, collaboration and knowledge to ensure that your senior housing investment yields the results and profits you desire. While the senior housing industry continues to boom, many investors, new and old, may not be maximizing their […]
CAHF Wrap Up with the JCH Group
This month the JCH Consulting Group’s investment specialists attended the California Association of Healthcare Facilities conference. The CAHF’s 66th Annual Convention and Expo were held, as always, in Palm Springs, California. From November 13 to 16, senior housing investments specialists, operators, vendors, lenders, attorneys, and those with serious interests in senior housing and skilled nursing […]
Red Flags to Look for When Investing in Assisted Living
Investment Red Flags The senior housing industry grows larger and larger each day. With more operators looking for an assisted living facility for sale, the marketplace grows a bit muddled. Less experienced sellers and buyers may get mixed up in bad business decisions. If you are looking to buy assisted living facilities, cautiously investigate every […]
How to Become an Owner in Senior Housing
At this moment, opportunities are flooding the senior housing industry. With the demand for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities rising each day, experienced operators and administrators in the senior housing business are looking for a vertical move. Operators accustomed to managing assisted living facilities for sale are now opening up companies to become […]
Management Contracts in Senior Housing
The senior housing industry is ripe with opportunities. Many new investors have just acquired their first assisted living facility. They will soon learn from experienced operators and owners that the most important aspect of surviving and thriving in the senior housing business is having a solid management team. This is true for any asset class […]
Buying Assisted Living: Residential Care Homes Vs. Purpose-Built
Assisted Living Information Assisted living Assisted living is an asset class known by many different names: assisted living homes, assisted living facilities as well as board and care homes. Though these facilities may be called by different names, as a whole, assisted living provides the same care. Choosing the right size facility is important in […]
The Costs of the $15 Minimum Wage
Senior Housing Residents There has been significant publicity regarding the final increase of the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Though many celebrate this unprecedented win for full-time employees, someone must pay the increased cost. Sadly, residents on fixed incomes are the least able to do so and the most likely to have to. The […]
Is Senior Affordable Housing a Good Investment?
Senior Affordable Housing Senior affordable housing is a segment within the senior housing market. It is often overlooked or ignored because it does not generate the type of revenue private pay or Medicaid facilities produce. Though it may not be the most idealistic addition, senior affordable housing can be an integral piece of any operator’s […]
Senior Housing Pricing Down Cycle
Are We Headed Toward the Next Down Cycle in Pricing? Over the past few years, the senior housing industry has experienced some dramatic changes. Impressive financial performance and returns have attracted an influx of new players, prompting high transaction volume and a significant amount of new construction. Investors either plan to buy healthcare properties […]
New Sellers Entering the Marketplace: REIT’s
Real Estate Investment Trust The senior housing industry has recently attracted a new wave of sellers, real estate investment trusts or REIT’s. As the need and demand for healthcare properties grows, there is more construction, general interest and changes in the way transactions take place. People are searching not just for senior homes for sale […]
The Right Nursing Home Investment for Your Investors
Nursing Home Investments With our current robust nursing home market, and with more and more people getting involved in the nursing home business, making the right match between investor and facility can give the transaction the head start it needs to succeed. It is crucial that in the acquisition process the operator and investors involved are […]
What You Should Know About Assisted Living Developers
Are you considering developing Senior Housing? The need for senior housing facilities is greater than ever before, investment specialists are seeing a massive increase in development and construction of assisted living and memory care facilities. Inexperienced or new investors getting involved in the senior housing business should be aware of the amount of work and […]
How To Calculate A Senior Housing Investment
Using Expense Ratio and PPD Analysis The senior housing investment industry is accustomed to very complex financial statements. Understanding and analyzing these statements is crucial to the success of your skilled nursing or assisted living facility. Proper analysis can provide you with tools and metrics to maximize the profitability at your facility, which in turn […]
Outlook for Senior Housing in 2016
2016 Senior Housing 2015 was a tremendous year for the senior housing industry. Investors and people outside the industry attended conferences in astounding numbers. New players are ready for their senior housing investments. Seasoned experts and operators have reaped the benefits of a long-term presence and newfound energy has given secondhand assets another chance while […]
Is An Assisted Living Facility a Good Investment?
Assisted Living Facility Investments Those interested in the senior housing industry often ask this question, while trying to decide if an assisted living facility is indeed a good investment. In general, the answer is yes. With so many assisted living facilities for sale, well-performing assets and turnaround facilities alike can become great senior housing […]
Senior Housing Business FAQs
Are We In A Pricing Bubble About To Burst? JCH Consulting Group was once again asked to participate in the Senior Housing Business magazine’s Broker Q & A, “Are we in a pricing bubble about to burst?” Here is the full interview with Nick Stahler. What has been the most compelling trend or biggest […]
Recap: California Association of Healthcare Facilities Conference 2015
CAHF Conference 2015 The California Association of Healthcare Facilities held their annual conference in Palm Springs, California from November 16 to 18. The CAHF Conference is a unique gathering of healthcare professionals, which is not limited to just skilled nursing operators, but open to medical equipment vendors, food service providers, facility level employees and even […]
Rising Valuation Metrics in Senior Housing
Price Per Bed & Price Per Unit Value With the boom of the senior housing industry, investors, buyers and sellers are studying the valuation metrics causing senior housing investments to be measured more closely. These numbers have been growing, and continue to grow with great speed. No matter what senior living investment you look at, […]
National Investment Center National Conference 2015
RECAP: NIC National Conference 2015 Earlier this month, the JCH Team attended the NIC National Conference in Washington, DC. Over 2,400 industry professionals were in attendance, surpassing the usual census of 2,000 attendees. With about a 35 percent increase in attendance, everyone was eager to hear about the latest market trends in the senior housing industry, […]
Development Boom or Development Bust?
Senior Housing Development The senior housing space is full of opportunities as demand for assisted living facilities for sale and other healthcare properties grow. Developing new properties has become a hot topic. Many want to know how much is occurring, where these facilities are being built and if too many are being built. Though the […]
How to Increase Profit Margins While Dealing with Rising Expenses
Increase Profit Margins As the economy improves, senior housing facilities are experiencing increasing expenses. These rising costs cut into profit margins and operators are left trying to find ways to recover lost profitability. In the past year alone, margins were reduced to an average of 32 percent in assisted living and Alzheimer’s care facilities. Some […]
Preserving Your Wealth After the Sale
Taxes And Proceeds Form The Sale Disclosure: The JCH Consulting Group is not an accounting firm. The following are merely the opinions of the JCH Group and is not intended as tax advice. Any concerns about your taxes should be directed to your CPA and tax advisers. Your senior living brokerage has worked with you […]
Capitalization Rates, what are they and why are they important?
The What and Why of Capitalization Rates Capitalization rates, or cap rates, are a valuation tool used in the senior housing market and commercial real estate in general. They become an important number to those searching to buy healthcare properties and one that your preferred skilled nursing brokerage should be able to calculate without error. […]
Pros and Cons of Leasing Your Next Facility
Leasing a Skilled Nursing Facility or Assisted Living Facility Whether it’s smarter to lease a skilled nursing (SNF) or assisted living facility (ALF) or purchase a SNF or ALF for sale is a question that comes up frequently for senior housing brokerages. Everyone would prefer to own the underlying real estate to their operations, however, […]
Preparing Your Assisted Living Facility for the Sales Process
What To Do Before Selling a Skilled Nursing Facility Once a buyer is found for your assisted living and skilled nursing properties for sale, the pressure is typically on the buyer to close the deal in a timely fashion. As the seller, there are several ways to speed the sales process along and maintain the […]
How To Manage A Profitable Skilled Nursing Facility
Managing A SNF When an assisted living facility for sale or a skilled nursing home for sale acquires new management, operators may experience fluctuations in profit and productivity during the transition period. Whether you are a new operator or one looking for ways to elevate your skilled nursing facility, operating a profitable SNF is no mystery. Simply […]
What Documents Are Included In A Transaction?
Documents Needed In A Closing Transaction When senior housing transactions are arranged, there are multiple documents needed for a successful closing. These documents are often extremely industry-specific and require experienced legal counsel to help prepare them. Buying skilled nursing facilities and/or assisted living properties for sale are complex transactions. Not only is it a sale […]
Development in Senior Housing
Senior housing, like all real estate product types, is cyclical in nature. The last cycle ended in 2009-2010 with the start of the great recession. Five years later, a new season for senior housing begins and already the fundamentals of senior housing prove true: with an increase in the number of seniors needing care, demands […]
NIC 2015 Regional Conference – Recap
San Diego NIC Conference 2015 The National Investment Center held its regional conference March 31- April 2nd in sunny San Diego, California. Senior housing players from all over the United States attended the massive event to learn and share ideas on the expanding and developing marketplace. A Bullish Market and Positive Attitude Opens Opportunities Lenders, […]
What is a CCRC?
Continuing Care Retirement Community A CCRC, or continuing care retirement community, is a unique senior housing establishment that provides all levels of care conveniently in one place. A CCRC campus offers board and care for sale, hosting multiple facilities dedicated to varying levels of care such as independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Each […]
What is a Congregate Care Facility?
Congregate Care Facility A congregate care facility is typically for residents 55 years of age or older, where limited or no assistance with daily living activities is needed and a state issued license is not required. With senior housing booming, novice and experienced operators alike are on the hunt for quality investments. Assisted living facilities, […]
How Outsider Equity Changes the Senior Housing Sector
Over the past several years in the senior housing space, investors and operators have consistently seen all time high valuations for all product types within senior housing, Now more than ever before, those looking to buy skilled nursing facilities or buy assisted living facilities are investing enormous amounts of capital to close transactions. These transactions […]
New 2015 Laws For All Licensed Facilities in CA
The Department of Social Services will be enforcing three new laws in 2015, most of which affects smaller providers for residential and elderly care facilities. The California State legislature has passed these laws in an effort to raise quality of life for residents and keep facility staff prepared for emergencies and accidents. The Community Care […]
How to Buy a Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living Facility
In preparing to buy skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities or other healthcare properties, there is great concern and thought invested in learning how to properly finance your purchase. Though many options are available, the most common and available method to successfully buy a skilled nursing, or assisted living facility comes in a two-part loan […]
The Changing Climate of the Skilled Nursing Marketplace
Skilled Nursing Facilities and Bankruptcy For the past 24 to 36 months the skilled nursing marketplace has experienced unprecedented turbulence making the decision to buy skilled nursing facilities a difficult one to make. Profit margins for operators of skilled nursing facilities are spread thin with MediCare and Medicaid cuts. In California, MediCal withholds have further […]
What are the Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living Facilities?
Independent Living and Assisted Living Facilities When searching to buy healthcare properties, there are several different types from which you can choose. Right now, the senior housing marketplace is one of the industries promising unlimited growth with unquenchable needs in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and other senior housing facilities. Many of these homes […]
2014 NIC National Conference Recap
NIC National Conference in Chicago Shows Promising Boom In October 2014, the National Investment Center held its 24th Annual NIC National Conference in Chicago, IL. Over 2200 people attended the conference centered on investing in senior housing and care facilities. Top executives from the most prominent operators were part of the forum. Keynote speakers included […]
What Should I Know About a RCFE Before I Buy?
Residential care facilities for the elderly, otherwise referred to as RCFE, is a type of care facility specifically designed to serve and assist the elderly with their daily lives. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities. For those making plans to buy RCFEs there are a few basic pieces of information to know […]
When is a Good Time to Sell My Skilled Nursing Facility?
Owners of skilled nursing facilities looking to wait for the right time to sell should wait no longer. Facilities are receiving all-time high valuations, properties are worth more and buyers are making aggressive offers. Sell When Your Facility Is Doing Its Best Most sellers are resistant to sell an operation that performs well and they […]
Perfect Time To Get Involved In A Skilled Nursing Facility
Don’t Miss Senior Housing’s Perfect Storm With so many seniors in the United States today, there is a great and pressing need for assisted living. Growing demands for senior healthcare facilities prompts people of action to create supply. Though the senior housing marketplace may have been underestimated in the past, recognizing the urgent need for […]