Anchor Health Properties Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Healthcare Real Estate

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its inception in 1985, Anchor Health Properties (Anchor), a national full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment company focused exclusively on medical outpatient buildings and specialty healthcare facilities, has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare real estate. The company has built a distinguished reputation by partnering with health systems and private providers to create and manage dynamic, patient-centric facilities that elevate care, optimize operational and financial efficiencies, and meet the evolving needs of communities nationwide. Over the past 40 years, Anchor has grown from a regional developer into a trusted national platform, overseeing more than $2 billion in development projects, a portfolio of 9 million square feet of owned and managed facilities, and investments totaling more than $3 billion.

Anchor's innovative approach to healthcare real estate was inspired by retail principles, with founders Lou Sachs and Paula Crowley pioneering a customer (patient) focused strategy. Their groundbreaking vision integrated aspects of retail, brand, and customer experience to prioritize the end user – patients, providers, and communities. This forward-thinking philosophy, built on challenging the status quo, survives today and is foundational in driving the company's culture and mission.

This approach continues to guide Anchor's work, with a focus on collaboration, strategic partnerships, and integrated, tailored solutions across development, management, and investment. By emphasizing sustainable practices and patient-centric environments, the company creates healthcare spaces that optimize efficiencies while improving patient outcomes. Each project is carefully curated to meet the distinct long-term operational and financial goals of its clients, reinforcing Anchor's position as a leader and innovator in the healthcare real estate sector.

"Reaching this milestone is a testament to the vision of our founders, the dedication of our team, and the trust of our partners," shared Ben Ochs, Chief Executive Officer with Anchor. "As we celebrate 40 years, we remain focused on shaping the future of healthcare real estate by delivering innovative solutions that enhance the patient and provider experience while empowering our clients to thrive in a dynamic healthcare landscape."

James Schmid, Chief Investment Officer with Anchor echoed these sentiments, "Anchor's growth over the past four decades reflects the evolving demands of the healthcare sector and our commitment to continuously adapt to those changes. We are proud of our legacy, and as we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunities to further impact healthcare real estate."

As Anchor Health Properties celebrates this significant milestone, the company remains committed to its purpose to "Pursuing Better Healthcare Through Real Estate Solutions" while staying true to the principles that have defined its success over the past 40 years. With a proven track record and a vision for the future, the company is poised to build upon its legacy and further influence the intersection of healthcare and real estate.

About Anchor Health Properties
Anchor Health Properties is a full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment firm serving investors and health systems. Leveraging our collective experience and resources, our nimble, and thoughtful team of professionals develop and deliver tailored, client-specific solutions to respond to today's healthcare challenges – thinking outside the "medical outpatient box." With more than $2B of completed development projects, 9M square feet under management, and $3.2B invested in stabilized healthcare facilities, Anchor continues to create a better healthcare experience for patients and a competitive edge for our clients. Anchor maintains multiple offices nationwide and features more than 100 professionals in its ranks. Healthcare today calls not only for new and more efficient ways of delivering healthcare services, but also a different kind of healthcare real estate company. For more information, please visit: www.anchorhealthproperties.com.

Contact: Rachael Hall
Director of Marketing & Communication
Anchor Health Properties
P: 410-310-9824 | E: [email protected]

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