IRVINE, Calif. (June 14, 2011) – MBK Senior Living recently closed escrow on a four property portfolio in and around Salt Lake City, Utah. This acquisition marks MBK’s first foray into Utah and expands the company’s portfolio by 419 units, bringing MBK’s total capacity to 1,713 units. The Utah portfolio includes 389 Assisted Living units and 30 Memory Care units.

“We are thrilled to be introducing MBK Senior Living’s tradition of quality service and resident care to these four new communities in Utah,” said Terry Howard, president of MBK Senior Living. “This expansion is an essential element of our strategic growth plan, and we are looking forward to providing high quality communities, that exceed the quality, service and care expectations of those we will serve in this new market.”

MBK Senior Living, LLC is led by Terry Howard, president, and is owned by MBK Real Estate, LLC. Involved in the senior living industry since 1986, the firm is active in the acquisition, development and third-party management of high quality senior living assets throughout the Western and Southwestern United States. These include multiple levels of care, ranging from independent living and assisted living to memory care communities. For more information about MBK Senior Living, please call Terry Howard at (949) 242-1410, or visit www.mbkseniorliving.com.