A six-property senior housing portfolio in Florida has been acquired by a joint venture between Welltower, Inc. and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). The Aston Gardens portfolio encompasses six, private-pay, primarily independent living seniors housing properties totaling 1,930 units. Amenities in the portfolio include heated swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, resident clubhouses, walking paths and concierge services. Welltower, Inc. holds a 55 percent stake in the joint venture while CPPIB owns 45 percent while the remaining 2.5 percent stake was purchased by Discovery Senior Living. HFF’s senior managing directors Ryan Maconachy and Chad Lavender exclusively marketed the offering on behalf of the seller, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors
