Why to Expect More Deals Like the RUI, Brandywine Combination

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While the end of the year is typically quiet for senior living industry news, one big move caught my eye as 2023 wound down.

On Dec. 20, Retirement Unlimited (RUI) announced it is acquiring Brandywine Living, a deal that is set to create an operator with 59 communities under management. It’s been a remarkable pace of growth for RUI, which numbered 12 open communities as of 2021.