Kauhale Health Acquires Former Pines at Bluffton for $5M Memory Care Redevelopment
Kauhale Health has acquired the former Pines at Bluffton, a vacant senior living facility in South Carolina. The company plans to invest over $5 million to redevelop it into Kauhale Bluffton, a dedicated memory care community for up to 50 residents. This will be the first such specialized facility in the Lowcountry region and is expected to take about one year of renovations before opening. Bluffton has seen significant population growth—over 120% between 2010 and 2020—and now serves a large senior demographic with above-average household incomes. The acquisition marks Kauhale's fifth in four years, reflecting its strategy to invest in high-growth senior living markets through real estate development and operational expertise. Kauhale Health is backed by an investor fund (Holdco) that provides capital for such projects. Blake F. Church, Executive Managing Director of the company, emphasized their commitment to creating purpose-driven environments tailored specifically for memory care residents.
