MARKHAM, Ontario, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. ("Sienna" or the "Company") (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has entered into two purchase agreements to acquire a retirement residence in the Greater Ottawa Area and a long-term care community in the Greater Toronto Area (“GTA”) for a combined investment of approximately $109 million.

On May 1, 2026, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Ballycliffe, a 224-bed, newly built long-term care community in Ajax, Ontario, located within the Greater Toronto Area. The gross purchase price for the property, which opened in Q3 2025 and includes all rights to the asset's 25-year construction funding subsidy, is approximately $68.3 million, or $305,000 per bed, with an initial Investment Yield of approximately 6.75%. The acquisition will be financed through available cash on hand, is subject to transaction approvals and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

On May 1, 2026, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Rockland Manor, a 160-suite retirement residence in Rockland, Ontario, located within the Greater Ottawa Area. The gross purchase price for the property is approximately $41.0 million, or $256,000 per suite, with an initial Investment Yield of approximately 6.0%. Built in 2015, the property is approximately 99% occupied and offers services ranging from independent living to memory care. The acquisition will be financed through available cash on hand, is subject to transaction approvals and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close within 60 days.

“With Ballycliffe and Rockland Manor, we are continuing our disciplined capital allocation across the full continuum of care,” said Nitin Jain, President and Chief Executive Officer. “These acquisitions are an excellent example of the broad range of opportunities available to Sienna to expand our portfolio in both the government-funded long-term care and the private-pay retirement segments.”

About Sienna Senior Living

Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX: SIA) offers a full range of seniors' living options, including independent living, assisted living and memory care under its Aspira retirement brand, long-term care, and specialized programs and services. Sienna's approximately 15,500 employees are passionate about cultivating happiness in daily life. For more information, please visit www.siennaliving.ca. 

Forward-Looking Statements

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David Hung
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Investments
(905) 489-0258
david.hung@siennaliving.ca

Nancy Webb
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Marketing
(905) 477-4006 ext. 3030
nancy.webb@siennaliving.ca