Jaybird Senior Living Pivots to Growth via Ownership With Goal to Upsize in 2026
Jaybird Senior Living is transitioning toward an ownership-heavy growth model, targeting 15 new acquisitions in 2026 utilizing long-term HUD financing.
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Jaybird Senior Living is transitioning toward an ownership-heavy growth model, targeting 15 new acquisitions in 2026 utilizing long-term HUD financing.
American Healthcare REIT is expanding its senior housing operating portfolio with a $650 million pipeline including new acquisitions in California and Missouri.

Katie and Mary Jo Villa open Right at Home franchise

Major home care providers Addus, BrightSpring, and Pennant are navigating federal fraud crackdowns while pursuing strategic M&A and integration opportunities in 2026.
The Pennant Group is pursuing strategic joint ventures and M&A opportunities following its significant acquisition of Amedisys home health and hospice assets.
Chiron Real Estate has acquired three luxury senior living communities for $425 million, with Greystone set to serve as the third-party property manager.
The nation’s third-largest senior living owner is streamlining operations by reducing third-party management and implementing a new regional leadership structure.
LTC Properties is shifting its strategy toward a senior housing operating portfolio, acquiring new assets in Georgia and Illinois while divesting from skilled nursing facilities.
Senior living REIT Janus Living is targeting $400 million in acquisitions following its successful initial public offering and transition from parent company Healthpeak.

Developers are increasingly coupling senior living communities with university campuses to drive engagement despite high construction costs and low inventory growth.
The ownership group brings a diverse background spanning healthcare operations, senior care services, business leadership and community advocacy, united by a shared commitment to helping families navigate the complexities of aging with clarity and compassion.

National Health Investors is pivoting toward senior housing acquisitions following a $560 million sale of its skilled nursing portfolio.
The REIT is focusing on capital investment and repositioning its senior living communities following the transition of its AlerisLife operating platform.

Addus HomeCare Corporation has entered the Indiana market by acquiring HomeCourt Home Care and signing a deal for a second personal care provider.

The home care franchise brand, part of the Evive Brands portfolio, has surpassed 100 territories with average unit revenues of roughly $2.7 million.
Lifespace Communities has promoted Andy Kazmierczak to COO to oversee operational performance across the organization’s 15 continuing care retirement communities.

OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Right at Home, a leading in-home care franchise, has earned Great Place To Work® certification following the review of more than…
BrightSpring Health Services reported significant revenue growth in its home health segment following the integration of acquired Amedisys and LHC Group branches.

April is National Stress Awareness Month, a timely reminder that while entrepreneurship offers independence and opportunity, it also comes with real pressures.

Caring Transitions opens 19 new locations in Q1 2026 with 25% surge in leads.
EDINA, Minn., April 30, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Touching Hearts at Home is a home care brand providing non-medical in-home care services that support seniors and adults in their homes.

Comfort Keepers named 2026 Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review.

Executive Home Care sold its 100th territory, meeting the growing need for in-home care services for people 18 and older.
Caring Senior Service recently named Liz Torres, agency director of its McAllen, Texas location, as its 2025 Caring Leader of the Year, recognizing her exceptional dedication and commitment to her clients.