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Orpea-tunity in Italian nursing homes?

As French nursing home operator Orpea considers which countries it might exit, sources are speculating that Italy could be on its hitlist. If that happens, opportunities could open up for middle size players to make their mark. HBI speaks to two market experts to find out more.

AXA IM Alts enters nursing home market in Italy

Global asset manager AXA's investment arm, AXA IM Alts, has entered the Italian market with the forward-purchase of a six-asset portfolio from real estate management company Namira.

Silverline evicted after missing rent

UK-based Impact Healthcare REIT has ended a deal with care home operator Silverline Group after the latter failed to pay its contractual rent for two quarters. It is transferring the operations of all homes formerly let to Silverline to an affiliate of an existing tenant, Melrose Holdings Ltd, with immediate effect.

Orpea draws €200m from new financing

Headline grabbing French nursing home giant Orpea has made a drawdown of €200m from new financing, as it tries to restructure after a difficult 18 months.

Low key Latvia sale kicks off Orpea refocusing

Last week, French nursing home operator Orpea initiated the start of the partial sale of its €1.2bn real estate portfolio, commencing with its Latvian presence - a singular retirement home in Riva. This low key sale marks the first small step in a major three-year plan to refocus its geographies. HBI speaks to a market expert to find out more.

Changes at the top of Runwood Homes

Three members of the senior leadership team at UK nursing home operator Runwood Homes departed the firm last month. COO Lorraine McGarry-Wall, CFO Phillip Thomas, and CEO Jeremy Richardson had all been appointed as directors of the company within the last 12 months. 

China’s new elderly care guidance will create opportunities

China has announced guidance for all provinces to establish a basic elderly care system by the year 2025, according to state-run news channel Xinhua. As the government works to address the impending demographic crisis born largely out of the country's 'one-child policy', HBI speaks to two experts from global strategy firm L.E.K. Consulting to learn more.

Another German nursing home restructuring due to financial issues

Last month Berlin-based Dorea - a subgroup of European care homes Groupe Maisons de Famille - became the latest German nursing home operator to file for restructuring due to financial difficulties. As the number of companies financially struggling ramps up at an alarming rate and in quick succession, HBI speaks to two market experts to find out what’s going on.

Interview: Stephane Pichon, Your Care Consult

HBI catches up with Stephane Pichon ahead of the Investing in Health Care Property panel at HBI 2023, to discuss the dramatic changes of the past year and how this has impacted health care real estate investment, and the long term outlook for the health care sector.

Korian says name change is “not a rebrand”

Last month leading French nursing home operator Korian announced that as of July 1, it will be adopting a new name. Going forward, parent company Korian will be known as ‘Clariane’ - a name HBI understands is designed to evoke clarity and transparency. Is this a reaction to the recent scandals engulfing the sector? Korian claims not. Our sources disagree.

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