Oxford Finance closed a $24 million senior credit facility with Lantern Group, an owner and operator of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The funds were used to acquire three assisted living and memory care facilities located in Ohio, Lantern of Chagrin, Lantern of Madison, and Lantern of Saybrook.

Lantern was founded in 2004 by CEO Jean Makesh and is headquartered in Northeast Ohio. The Company has been the operator of the three subject facilities since their original construction. The Company will continue to operate the 219 units under the Lantern brand, which focuses on helping Alzheimer’s and dementia patients age more healthfully by providing superior services consistent with the needs of the elderly.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Lantern Group,” said Tracy S. Maziek, head of healthcare services at Oxford. “The Company has a clear focus on developing top-notch therapeutic care standards to manage and treat individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.”

“This buyout has been in the works for quite some time. Oxford helped us successfully navigate the few twists and turns along the way,” stated CEO Jean Makesh.