SENIORS LIVING


Utilization of Church Property with Seniors Housing





As Faith communities grow and age, the need for suitable housing options is becoming more prevalent.  Faith groups are heeding the call to support our communities aging demographic with mission-based Senior Housing options with better utilization of Church lands.  


The Royal LePage Commercial Faith-Based & Non-Profit Advisory Group together with Bloomr Commercial Real Estate can assist those wanting to explore the feasibility of developing a Seniors Housing project.  We begin with a market research feasibility study to determine the economic viability, neighbourhood demand, and financial sustainability of the proposed project.



Our Market Research Feasibiity Study includes:


  • Demographic and market trends in the primary area to determine the demand, if any, for the type of project.
  • Identify similar Senior Housing projects in the primary area to asses market rents.
  • Evaluation of the development potential, size, location, feasibility, accessibility and visibility.
  • Recommendations for an appropriate development concept based on the type of Seniors Living residence.


Seniors Living can take many forms:

  • Retirement Communities
  • Long Term Care Homes
  • Assisted Living
  • Aging in Place
  • Senior Living
  • Supportive Housing


Your Property is Your Leverage to 

Mission-Based Housing.

The Advisory Group.

Kristen Anne Forster
Royal LePage & Bloomr Commercial Real Estate kristenanne@royallepage.ca (289) 981-2117




Kristen has been a licensed real estate sales professional with Royal LePage Commercial since 2012 and is co-founder of Bloomr Commercial Real Estate, specializing in the seniors’ housing sector. She also has broad experience across virtually all asset classes and commercial real estate sectors including industrial, institutional, retail, office leasing and development land. Prior to real estate sales, Kristen enjoyed a successful and diverse career in commercial construction and land development, holding senior positions in operations, business development, marketing and sales with some of Canada’s largest commercial construction companies.


Kristen brings a tireless work ethic and exceptional market knowledge to every project and has developed a solid reputation for integrity and service excellence, always acting in her clients’ best interests and exceeding their expectations. 

Derek Mercey HBBA, SRES
Royal LePage & Bloomr Commercial Real Estate derekmercey@royallepage.ca (416) 845-6278

Derek is a licensed real estate sales professional with Royal LePage Commercial and has been working in the seniors’ housing and real estate industries for twenty-seven years. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier’s Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program, he founded Care Planning Partners in 1994, which soon became a preeminent source of market intelligence and consulting services within Canada’s growing seniors’ housing sector.


Derek also launched The Care Guide and CareConnect which helped families throughout Canada navigate the seniors’ housing decision-making process. During this time, he served as an elected member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association’s Board of Directors and chaired its Commercial Members' Committee for six years.


Derek became a licensed real estate professional in 2013 and co-founded Bloomr Commercial Real Estate to specialize in the development, acquisition and disposition of senior living assets and development lands in Ontario.

Susan Iriarte
Place of Worship & Non Profit Advisor susan.iriarte@royallepagecommercial.com (416) 921-1112 Ext. 529

Susan has been a licensed real estate sales professional for the past six years and is focused on Places of Worship (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues, Gurudwaras) and Non-Profit organizations, specializing in developing real estate strategies and solutions to help leaders realize a sustainable future.


Susan continually offers guidance to congregations, non-profits, occupants and owners, and understands property redevelopment, partnerships, amalgamation, disposition, acquisition and leasing.



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