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Should I sell or lease my Senior Living Facility?

October 22, 2015/in assisted living, assisted living sale, buy assisted living, cap rate, capital gains tax, Capitalization Rate, independent living, independent living facility, Jason Punzel, residential care facility, sell assisted living, seniors housing brokerage, what is my property worth/by ryanmsaul

When considering to exit the senior living industry, there are two main alternatives to consider, selling the facility fee simple, or leasing it to an operator. There are advantages and disadvantages of each option.

The biggest advantage of selling an assisted living facility (or independent living facility) is an owner receives all of their cash up front and has no future financial liabilities or risk. The owner no longer has the risk of the market going down in the future, new government regulations, overbuilding, etc. The biggest disadvantage of selling is paying the capital gains tax, which can be substantial for those owners who have owned their facilities for a number of years.

Leasing, on the other hand, has the advantage of not having to pay a large sum of capital gains tax and the advantage of receiving monthly rent. For those owners who do not need a large amount of cash upfront, leasing can provide a great residual income for years. However, the disadvantages of leasing are many. To begin with, an owner must find a quality tenant that has the operational and financial ability to run the facility for the length of the lease. If the operator defaults on the lease, the owner could be in the position to have to take over the operations of the facility, which could be in poor condition. Additionally, at the end of the lease, the owner still has to make a decision on what to do with the facility. If the market is worse, and/or if there are new competitors in the area, the facility could be worth substantially less than at the beginning of the lease.

When the market to sell a senior living facility is good, like it is today, it typically makes more sense to sell and eliminate the risk of an operator defaulting and/or the facility being worth a lot less at the end of the lease. However, when the market to sell is not as good (like it was in 2009-2010) it might make more sense to lease the facility to a quality operator.

For more information on different exit strategies, contact Jason Punzel at [email protected] or (630) 858-2501 x 233.

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Sale of CCRC

October 1, 2015/in assisted living community, CCRC, independent living facility, Indiana, Matthew Alley, memory care, Ryan Saul, Senior Living Investment Brokerage, Skilled Nursing Facility/by ryanmsaul

Matthew Alley and Ryan Saul recently sold a 137 Bed/Unit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Indiana. The asset, built in 2002, consists of 52 Independent Living Units, 41 Assisted Living Units, 14 Memory Care Units and 30 Skilled Nursing Beds. It is 3 stories, approximately 138,920 square feet on 37.85 acres. Located 25 miles southwest of Fort Wayne, the census at sale was 83% and was marginally profitable. The sale was a Chapter 11 planned bankruptcy sale. Senior Living Investment Brokerage procured multiple offers and closed the transaction within 90 days of commencing marketing. The Buyer is a regional owner/operator with other communities in Indiana. For additional information please contact Ryan Saul or Matt Alley at 630/858-2501

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What is the optimum and/or minimum size for a Seniors Housing Community sale?

September 18, 2015/in assisted living, assisted living community, assisted living sale, Capitalization Rate, independent living, independent living facility, internal rate of return, Jason Punzel, prepare to sell assisted living, sell retirement community, sell seniors housing, what is my property worth/by ryanmsaul

When considering a sale, there is no minimum size for an assisted living facility (or independent living facility). Different room counts will attract different types of buyers. A REIT or large private equity company will not have an interest in a single, 16 unit assisted living facility. Likewise, a local nurse typically will not have the financial ability to buy a 100 unit assisted living facility.

As a company, we have found that most larger Buyers have a minimum threshold of 40 units for an assisted or independent living facility, with a preference of over 60 units. However, there are exceptions to every rule. If there are multiple smaller facilities (15-25) units on the same parcel, or nearby, often times larger Buyers are still interested. We have also had a lot of success selling smaller communities (25-30+ units) that are in favorable locations in larger cities, newer, and specialize in higher end private pay residents who prefer a smaller setting. Recently, we closed on a newer 25 unit assisted living community in the Portland area that sold for over $220,000/unit. It was 100% private pay with high occupancy and excellent quality finishes. Since there are so many variables that factor into a purchase decision by any Buyer, it is important to work with an expert in valuing and selling a senior living community to ensure the optimal pricing and terms.

For more information on what your senior living community could be worth, please contact Jason Punzel at [email protected] or 630-858-2501 x 233.

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When is the best time to list a seniors housing or nursing home community?

September 17, 2015/in Alzheimer, Alzheimer's, assisted living, assisted living community, assisted living price, assisted living sale, buy assisted living, buy nursing home, cap rate, Capitalization Rate, CCRC, closing costs, confidentiality, development, due diligence, exclusive listing, independent living, independent living facility, Lesley Arlasky, long term care, market, Matthew Alley, new construction, not-for-profit seniors housing, nursing home, nursing home price, operating margin, prepare to sell assisted living, prepare to sell nursing home, private equity, proposal, residential care facility, sales process, sell assisted living, sell CCRC, sell long term care, sell memory care, sell nursing home, sell portfolio, sell retirement community, sell seniors housing, sell skilled nursing, sell to REIT, senior housing, senior housing brokerage, Senior Housing community, senior housing sales, senior living, Senior Living Investment Brokerage, seniors housing, seniors housing brokerage, Skilled Nursing Facility, SLIB, Texas, valuation, what is my assisting living worth, what is my nursing home worth/by ryanmsaul

I’m often asked when is the best time of year to list a seniors housing or nursing home asset? We are all used to residential real estate agents telling us to list in the Spring while the weather is starting to change (at least for us Northerners).

Does it matter for seniors housing communities?

Yes and no. While there is not the seasonality in the seniors housing market as there is in the residential market, there are good and less optimal times for getting buyers’ (even institutional buyers’) attention.

I would argue that we are entering into one of those sweet spots as we get into the middle of September. Typically, Senior Living Investment Brokerage, Inc. has its highest volume of listings in September and early October.

Why is that?

During the Labor Day / beginning of October time frame, Buyers have made it through the Summer and are looking to deploy capital before the end of the year. They are hoping to make one last push to meet their aggressive beginning of the year expansion goals.

With a typical 3-4 month closing period, now is as good of a time as any to consider listing your property with Senior Living Investment Brokerage, Inc. We can help you procure the right Buyer, who can close the transaction prior to year-end. Many Buyers are looking to “get money out the door” by December 31st and this may give you an advantage in coercing those groups into making a more aggressive bid than they would in the middle of the year.

If you have any questions on the topic of this post or would like a confidential valuation of part or all of your seniors housing portfolio, please contact Matthew Alley at 630-858-2501 ext. 225 or [email protected].

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