Assisted Living
VR Facilitates the Sale of 41 Unit Assisted Living Business
VR Business Brokers, Mergers & Acquisitions of the Twin Cities congratulates Harbor Health Management on the purchase of Rivers Edge Assisted Living, an assisted living community licensed to provide comprehensive, high-quality home care and housing services for the area’s aging senior population. Rivers Edge Assisted Living, is a 41-Unit Assisted Living facility that had been providing long-term care services in an Opportunity Zone located in the City of Aitkin, Aitkin County since 2016.
The Owners were ready to retire and pass the baton over to a synergistic buyer. After meeting with Young Bebus, they were confident in her extensive background in health care management and trusted that they would be able to transfer the business to a new owner, while focusing on running their business, all while maintaining confidentiality.
VR, who leveraged its extensive network of brokerage offices nationwide to procure the Buyer, remarked that “the seller is thrilled to transition with Harbor Health Management who brings years of healthcare management experience and valuable expertise. We welcome them and expect them to thrive in this new role”.
Harbor Health Management, an award-winning assisted living consulting and management Company. They are excited to maintain the legacy of the community and continue to grow Rivers Edge Assisted Living, ensuring it remains a premier location for comprehensive, high-quality home care and housing services for the area’s aging senior population.
Because of the recent sale and its success, the VR office has received numerous inquires from potential buyers who are interested in acquiring local assisted living communities. Without cost or obligation, VR Business Brokers, M&A will review the step-by-step expertise we use in determining whether the time is favorable for selling your business or not, and in complete confidence to maximize your outcomes.
For more information, please call the VR office in Little Canada, MN today at (651) 330-1767 to speak with a representative.
Congratulations to both parties for this successful transaction and VR wishes the Buyer and Seller much success!
Landscape Designer
VR Facilitates the “Textbook Synergistic Acquisition” of Landscape Designer Business, Environmental Design, Inc.
On May 25, 2021, Brandon Garcia and Young Bebus with VR Business Brokers & M&A of the Twin Cities (VR) facilitated the strategic sale of Environmental Design, Inc. to ProScapes, Inc. in under 4-months, from engagement to closing, breaking company record deal time.
On May 25, 2021, Brandon Garcia and Young Bebus with VR Business Brokers & M&A of the Twin Cities (VR) facilitated the strategic sale of Environmental Design, Inc. to ProScapes, Inc. in under 4-months, from engagement to closing, breaking company record deal time.
Environmental Design, Inc. was a residential full-service landscaping company that has been providing design, horticulture, and construction landscaping design services in the Twin Cities Metro area for over 32 years.
The Company was highly regarded in the community, maintaining a 5-star reputation throughout services websites and earning various accolades throughout the years, most notably Landscape Designers & Consultants “Best of 2019” award, Angie’s List “2020 Super Service” award, and much more! The Owner was ready to retire and looking to pass the baton to a new buyer. After calling VR, he learned he could transfer the business to a new owner while focusing on running his business, and it could all be done confidentially.
After VR screened dozens of prospective buyers, the perfect buyer was found, ProScapes, Inc.
A historically commercial full-service landscaping company would now be making its debut into the residential market with the acquisition of Environmental Design, after over 60 years as a big player in the commercial arena.
Congratulations to both parties for this successful transaction, and a special thanks to attorney Randy J. Sparling for transaction representation!
I have recently purchased a business listed by VR Twin Cities. The seller had enlisted the services of Young Bebus to represent their sale and now that I am on the other side of the process I can see why.
From the very beginning, Young was attentive to the needs of both her seller and me as a buyer. She came to meet me in my business and discuss the viability and fit before I made a decision to purchase. In addition, she had resources for everything, from banker to attorneys to insurance agents should I need their services.
Throughout the process of making the purchase-which was admittedly daunting- Young was patient and gracious. She was in regular communication giving us actionable items in list forms every week. She did ALL the follow-up with the parties involved which included not just me as a buyer, but the seller, both attorneys, bankers, insurance agents and the property owners. Her response when any of us had a concern was swift and direct. She gave firm deadlines and pursued them to completion. Her unflappable nature was an anchor when things felt out of my control.
Young met with myself and with the seller multiple times to personally help us through the document items that we needed, as well as ensuring that she really understood our perspective throughout.
I could not have worked with a better seller’s broker to work with, and should you choose to entrust the sale of your business or your journey to the next opportunity, you would have no better helper than Young and the team at VR Twin Citiies
My sincere thanks for everything!
Nikki DeMeglio
Testimonial Letter
From a Business Owner Working with VR M&A
To Whom It May Concern,
As a business owner who previously worked with a reputable advisory firm, I can say without hesitation that partnering with Sean Carey, Young Bebus, and James Matheson at VR M&A has been a significantly better experience. From the beginning, the difference in professionalism, communication, and strategic insight was immediately clear.
After transitioning to VR M&A, we quickly realized what we had been missing. The team brought a level of care, responsiveness, and strategic clarity that felt both personal and purpose-driven.
What stood out most was their attention to detail and ability to tailor their approach to our specific business. They didn’t apply a one-size-fits-all model—they took the time to understand our operations, culture, and goals, and built a buyer universe and strategy that reflected who we are.
Communication has been proactive, transparent, and straightforward. The quality of buyers introduced has been wonderful. We only wish we had started with VR M&A from the beginning.
We’re grateful for their partnership and would confidently recommend them to any business owner seeking thoughtful, high-integrity advisory support.
Business Owner
Privately Held Manufacturing Company – Midwest U.S.