Pennant Acquires Mesa Senior Living Community

Arbor Rose to be renamed Lavender Lane, expanding Pennant's East Valley footprint.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:53pm

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The Pennant Group, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Arbor Rose Senior Living, an established senior living community located in Mesa, Arizona. The acquired community will now be known as Lavender Lane Senior Living and will include independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, with a total of 74 licensed beds and 25 independent living units.

Why it matters

The Lavender Lane acquisition strengthens Pennant's Arizona senior living portfolio and reinforces its presence in the East Valley market, aligning with the company's commitment to disciplined growth and confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the Arizona senior housing market.

The details

The Lavender Lane campus will offer a range of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The acquisition adds 44 assisted living beds and 30 memory care beds to Pennant's existing portfolio. Pennant plans to work closely with residents, families, and staff to ensure a smooth transition and a bright future for the community.

  • Pennant announced the acquisition on April 1, 2026.

The players

The Pennant Group, Inc.

The parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies.

Brent Guerisoli

Chief Executive Officer of Pennant.

Andrew Rider

President of Pinnacle Senior Living LLC, Pennant's senior living subsidiary.

Lavender Lane Senior Living

The new name for the acquired Arbor Rose Senior Living community in Mesa, Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“The Lavender Lane acquisition reflects our commitment to disciplined growth and our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the Arizona senior housing market.”

— Brent Guerisoli, Chief Executive Officer of Pennant

“Lavender Lane represents an exciting opportunity to deepen our roots in Mesa and expand services for seniors in the East Valley. We look forward to building strong relationships with residents, families, and local partners as we enhance the community experience and create a vibrant environment for those we serve.”

— Andrew Rider, President of Pinnacle Senior Living LLC, Pennant's senior living subsidiary

What’s next

Pennant looks forward to working closely with residents, families, and staff to ensure a smooth transition and a bright future for the Lavender Lane community.

The takeaway

The Lavender Lane acquisition demonstrates Pennant's strategic focus on expanding its senior living footprint in the growing Arizona market, leveraging its expertise to enhance the community experience and deliver sustainable returns for shareholders.