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Cheers to 2024 Allen Phillips Chief Executive Officer Reflects “Gratefully looking back on 2023, as we have been blessed with a tremendous amount of successes; including several acquisitions, the implementation of many changes to our asset managed communities such as improved memory care, gardens and landscapes, additional services and improved technology for the safety of…

Happy Holidays The gift of love, the gift of peace and the gift of happiness – may all these be yours! Here’s wishing you all the joys of the season and endless happiness throughout the upcoming year. As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this joyous season, we want to take a moment to…

Through multiple acquisitions, enhancements in asset management services, on-going and new investment partnerships; Senior Housing Consultants could not be more proud of the growth we have seen over the last two years. With this growth and evolvement, we are proud to announce the promotion of Seth Phillips to Senior Housing Consultants President. With this change, President, Allen Phillips, will move…

We Have SO Much to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving Season! We would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and gratitude! We are very thankful for the residents who have chosen to make their home in one of our communities and the employees who choose to be…

Kyle Phillips Vice President of Investment Analysis and Owner Support Kyle Phillips, Vice President of Investment Analysis and Owner Support, comes from a background of engineering and healthcare. Kyle has spent the last several years in the industry creating custom reports, training staff, and implementing EHR systems for various healthcare organizations. In his current role,…

We are so excited to celebrate this year’s National Assisted Living Week here at Senior Housing Consultants! National Assisted Living Week National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). This week provides an opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers and communities to recognize the importance…

We are so excited to announce that Senior Housing Consultants announces the arrival of new beginnings for the River Valley Place of Fort Madison community! River Valley Place of Fort Madison Senior Housing Consultants has already improved a large number of senior living communities. We’re excited to announce that we, along with our partner Omega Senior Living,…

We are so excited to announce that Senior Housing Consultants is bringing outstanding upgrades to Pearl City Place of Muscatine! Senior Housing Consultants has been working on OUTSTANDING changes at our newest community! With our partner Omega Senior Living, we are making a substantial investment and commitment to provide exceptional care and support for the residents at…

We are so excited to announce that Senior Housing Consultants will be bringing remarkable upgrades to River Valley Place of Ottumwa! River Valley Place of Ottumwa Senior Housing Consultants has acquired another beautiful community to add to our portfolio! With our partner Omega Senior Living, we are bringing remarkable upgrades to enhance the living experience for senior…

Apple Valley Place of Charles City Senior Housing Consultants, Omega Senior Living and Dean Snyder Construction have come together to improve the Apple Valley Place communities including the Clear Lake community and the Osage community. We’re excited to announce the next community that is launching memory care services: Apple Valley Place of Charles City. In response to the growing demand…

Apple Valley Place of Osage Apple Valley Place of Osage, Senior Housing Consultants, Omega Senior Living and Dean Snyder Construction have come together to thoughtfully design and transform apartments into memory care units. We are committed to promoting well-being, comfort and joy for residents. Because we invest in enhancing our facilities, we continue to surpass expectations by prioritizing exceptional…

Apple Valley Place of Clear Lake We are excited to announce that we are completing a significant enhancement to memory care services at Apple Valley Place of Clear Lake, a premier senior living community located in Clear Lake, Iowa! Apple Valley Place of Clear Lake was previously focused on assisted living but they now offer specialized…

Senior Housing Consultants would like to thank all of those who have served our country. This Memorial Day, we are remembering and honoring those who sacrificed everything for the freedom of everyone in the United States. We encourage everyone to thank a veteran for all their hard work and sacrifice. We are truly thankful for…

Edencrest at Timberline welcomed their first residents to their new home on May 15th! Edencrest at Timberline is a full-service assisted/independent living & memory care senior living community located at 14001 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, Iowa 50323. This community is owned by Hubbell Realty Company and will be operated by Jaybird Senior Living. Senior Housing Consultants,…

Senior Housing Consultants makes changes to their portfolio: Over the last 4 years, Senior Housing Consultants worked with a local group of investors who purchased five assisted living and memory care communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Arbor Garden Place- Eyota, MN Apple Creek Place- Appleton, WI Harmony Place- Harmony, MN Whispering Oak Place- Ellendale, MN…

Last year, Senior Housing Consultants worked with a group of investors to purchase Harris Villa Place in Westfield, WI on September 1, 2022. While under the asset management leadership of Jared Gevock, Vice President of Asset Management, the community was given several necessary and cosmetic updates including: interior painting, an enhanced employee benefits package, the elimination of temporary staffing…

Senior Housing Consultants is proud to celebrate 20 years of service to this industry. Over the course of the 20 years SHC has developed numerous senior living communities, consulted on countless expansions, revived aged nursing homes and communities to beautiful new homes for seniors and are still going strong! This last year has been especially pivotal for Senior…

Welcome Pearl City Place! The beautiful Pearl City Place has been a part of the Muscatine community for over 20 years. The retirement community is located at 2807 Cedar Street in Muscatine, Iowa 52761. Pearl City Place, formerly Bickford Cottage, offers assisted living and memory care services. The acquisition was spearheaded by Seth Phillips, Senior Housing…

Senior Housing Consultants is thrilled to announce the addition of three new properties in Iowa to our Asset Management Portfolio. Apple Valley Clear Lake Apple Valley Charles City Apple Valley Osage This acquisition was spearheaded by Seth Phillips, Senior Housing Consultants Vice President of Acquisitions and Exit Strategy, through the coordination of a local group of…

Senior Housing Consultants is excited to announce our partnership with Edencrest at Kettlestone. We are thrilled to be apart of this project through business development support. Edencrest at Kettlestone will offer assisted living, independent living and memory care apartments. This 80 unit community will be near walking trails, restaurants, music venues and so much more. The…

A Year Full of Opportunity! Happy New Year and Thank You from Senior Housing Consultants! At this time of year, I always find myself reflecting on the year and our team. Senior Housing Consultants has so much to be grateful for starting with our clients, business partners and investors. A few of our highlights that…

Happy Holidays! The holiday season is upon us. It is a time to gather with family and friends and be thankful for all that we have. From all of us at Senior Housing Consultants, we wish you a joyful, memorable and peaceful holiday season. For more information about Senior Housing Consultants’ asset management services, please visit…

We are expanding… Senior Housing Consultants is pleased to announce that we are adding three new communities in Minnesota! Each community offers assisted living, memory care and respite/hospice care. Cedar Ridge Place Cedar Ridge Place takes pride in creating a home-like atmosphere that focuses on individual care. Residents enjoy a relaxed and comforting environment while having…

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, spend time with loved ones and give thanks for all that one has. All of us at Senior Housing Consultants are thankful for our residents, employees and investors. We wish your day is filled with love, joy, peace and of course good food. For more information about…

We are happy to announce as of October 1, four new communities in Iowa and Nebraska have been added to our asset management portfolio. Aspen Heights Aspen Heights is an independent and assisted living community that offers a wide array of amenities. Located at 1410 Aspen St. Hull, IA 51239. Aspen Heights is more than a…

Senior Living Asset Manager Our team is growing yet again! We are happy to announce that we are adding a Senior Living Asset Manager to our team. We have had continued success and, in order to better serve our residents and investors, Senior Housing Consultants is expanding. Our history with real estate investments has been widely successful,…

National Assisted Living Week Senior Housing Consultants is excited to celebrate National Assisted Living Week. This years theme is “Joyful Moments!” Our operating partners are making Joyful Moments for all of the residents they serve each and everyday. Each community strives to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere that is filled with compassion. Residents are able…

SHC has recently added three new communities to our asset management portfolio. Scroll down to learn more about these communities, and if you want to stay up to date with all SHC happenings, check out our website. The Rivers Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Housing Consultants is pleased to announce the newest addition to our portfolio:…

Introducing Harris Villa Place Senior Housing Consultants is pleased to announce the newest addition to our portfolio: Harris Villa Place. We are ecstatic about this new acquisition and the ability to serve additional residents. Harris Villa Place offers both assisted living and memory care services. From short-term respite care stay to long-term assisted living and memory…

We are very optimistic regarding post pandemic occupancy in the Senior Housing market! Please see below for additional information and click here to check out our website. Looking Ahead to a Bright Future There has been quite a bit of change over the past couple of years. However, one thing has stayed consistent; our commitment to providing…

This week, we are spotlighting Summit Ridge Place Senior Living located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota! Please see below for additional information and click here to check out our website. Summit Ridge Place Senior Housing Consultants worked with a group of investors to purchase this community on June 1, 2022. The asset management team worked on a…

At Senior Housing Consultants, we make developments of new assisted living communities a breeze with our Business Development plan. We assist in all aspects of the projects, from analyzing the market to developing the project. We have partnered with Des Moines based real estate leader Hubbell Realty Company to make the new Edencrest at Timberline community…

Senior Living Asset Manager Our team is growing! We are adding to our team; Senior Living Asset Manager. Our history with real estate investments has been widely successful, and our new Asset Manager will further along that success after joining our team. Our new Senior Living Asset Manager will be coordinating with property managers and…

Allison Law, Executive Vice President Meet Senior Housing Consultant’s Executive Vice President Allison Law. Allison’s love for providing a comfortable and inviting home, along with exceptional healthcare and hospitality, began over 20 years ago when her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Prior to this, her grandmother was an amazing teacher for many years, a farmer’s…

Allen Phillips, SHC President If you’ve worked with Senior Housing Consultants, whether for one month or 20 years, you’re probably familiar with President, Allen Phillips. Allen brings Senior Housing Consultants over 25 years of experience in management and leads the company’s strategic objectives. Born and raised in the Midwest, his love for seniors and providing…

  Country Meadow Place Announces 2023 Expansion Ownership group and project lead, Senior Housing Consultants, along with community operator Jaybird Senior Living, has announced a 20-apartment assisted living expansion for Country Meadow Place in Mason City, Iowa. This second addition to the community is scheduled to break ground in September of 2022 and open in June of 2023….

  Mark Takes, Senior Consultant If you’ve worked with Senior Housing Consultants before, you’ve probably had the pleasure of talking to Mark Takes, Senior Consultant. Mark is a cofounder of Senior Housing Consultants and has consulted developers, contractors, investors and long-term care providers for more than 20 years. Mark has assisted our clients with over…

To stay up to date with all SHC happenings, check out our website or scroll down to learn about one of our asset-managed communities, Emery Place. Emery Place – Robins, IA Exciting news from the Senior Housing Consultants team – we’ve recently added Emery Place to our portfolio of asset managed communities! Located in Robins, Iowa, Emery Place…

Northern Oaks Place & Summit Ridge Place Our portfolio is expanding! Senior Housing Consultants recently had a successful acquisition with an equity partner to purchase Northern Oaks Place in Blaine, MN and Summit Ridge Place in Sauk Rapids, MN. SHC partnered with a long-established investor to purchase this pair of properties (both of which are…

Jared Gevock, Facilities & Asset Manager We’re excited to introduce Jared Gevock, facilities & asset manager. Jared attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he graduated with a B.A. in Criminology and Sociology. Jared is also an active member of the US military with over 20 years of service in the Iowa Army National Guard….

One of the services our team providers for our clients is asset management, where we provide owner support with big-picture thinking. This service includes: Working with and providing feedback to management companies during the annual budget process. Establishing and maintaining 5-year capital plans. Visiting properties quarterly to walk through and make recommendations for repairs or…

One of the services we offer is Asset Management. Through this partnership with third party management companies and our ownership/investment groups, we help senior living communities through a variety of services, including: Aligning the objectives of the ownership and management teams Scheduling and facilitating strategic asset/portfolio meetings Positioning and repositioning assets Representing the owner’s overall…

Seth Phillips, Controller It’s time to introduce you to one of our team members, Seth Phillips, Controller. Seth has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. His major was Business Management with a minor in Accounting. While in school, Seth began his experience in the industry as an accounting intern for Senior Housing Management…