Tenant Testimonials

"It has been seven years that I have had the opportunity to work with Aviv. During this time Saber Healthcare Group has grown from 5 to 56 facilities, enabling me to interact with many people in the industry. Aviv and Craig Bernfield have been the most honest and straight forward people to with. Craig has been an inspiration and guiding light through our growth - not only in regards to their properties but with many issues and transactions. It has been a pleasure doing business with them over the years and more importantly I have gained new friends."
- George Repchick
Saber Healthcare Group

"EmpRes Healthcare (formerly known as Evergreen Healthcare) has had a long standing relationship with Aviv. From the very early days of our company, Aviv worked with us in growing our business by acquiring nursing centers for us to lease. More recently Aviv executed a large sale-leaseback transaction which enhanced our cash flow and allowed us to pay off debt and improve our balance sheet. They have also provided funding for significant renovations at a number of our nursing centers, thereby enhancing our ability to provide services to our residents.

We are pleased to acknowledge Aviv as our largest landlord. They have been very responsive to our needs."
- Dale Patterson
EmpRes Healthcare

"Aviv has been truly supportive of Daybreak by helping Daybreak improve our physical plants, marketability and operating efficiencies which in turn allows us to better serve our customers/residents. Aviv’s willingness to provide assistance with capital for these improvements has allowed us to use our working capital in other areas critical to our growth such as investing in technology. It’s obvious when working with Aviv they truly support Daybreak and are vested in our success."
- Mike Rich
Daybreak Venture

"There are two factors that set Aviv apart from other institutions.  First and foremost, you have a working relationship of trust with them.  Times have changed and people have changed in this world.  At Aviv, you have a constant in that you can count on them to keep their word. Everyone is straightforward and honest and Aviv stands by their commitments.  Second, with so many relationships with other operators, they encourage an exchange of ideas and practices among their customers that are designed to improve each company’s operations.  Zev's legacy is intact."
- Kent Harrington
Cathedral Rock

"Aviv has proven to be much more than a landlord for Sun Healthcare Group.  We have worked together since 1990 when Sun leased from Aviv 46 Centers in 9 States.  Since then, our relationship has evolved into an active partnership, collaborating on new opportunities and working to resolve current issues.  The team at Aviv understands the complexities of our profession and the challenges of operating in our economic environment.  They are committed to working with us, seeking creative ways to fund a portfolio of nursing centers for the future.  They realize that our success is their success.  We very much value our relationship."
- Bill Mathies
Sun Healthcare Group

"Sun Mar Management is proud to be included in the Aviv family of facilities and can wholeheartedly salute its wonderful relationship.   Sun Mar draws upon many years of experience with landlord/tenant arrangements and can assuredly affirm that the Sun Mar / Aviv bond is one of mutual respect and commonality.  During the course of our histories, Sun Mar and Aviv have cultivated and generated a very warm and truly genuine bond.   Sun Mar has always felt comfortable calling upon Aviv for advice, guidance and sometimes even just a shoulder to vent its occasional frustration.  They have always been there for us and we feel very confident they will continue to be there in the future.  Sun Mar is pleased to express its heartfelt appreciation to the entire Aviv family for its many years of friendship and association."
- Frank D. Johnson
Sun Mar Healthcare

"We have had a long-standing relationship with Aviv for many years now.  They have proven to be a very loyal supporter and friend to us.   During good times and bad they have stood by us as friends and advisers.  As I look back on our friendship with them, the thing that has defined the relationship the most is not just their commitment to us as a tenant, but their desire to be involved in what is important to us as a caregiver.  Ultimately, that level of commitment and dedication has not only touched our organization, but the residents of our homes.  They have always been honest and fair and are one of the most upstanding groups I know."
- Garett Robertson
Desert Health

"Aviv distinguishes itself from other financing sources in the health care arena with its focus on the people behind the deals.  Craig Bernfield and his team perceive more value from the integrity and practical intelligence of operators than from pure financial metrics.  While Craig and his team employ plenty of business savvy and common sense in evaluating deals with existing potential lessees, his investment of faith in my character, background, and business plans has allowed my nursing home company to initially get off the ground and to steadily develop over the past twenty years."
- Jeff Marshall
Eagle Healthcare

"Craig Bernfield and the team at Aviv hold true to their belief that trust and relationship is the core to a successful relationship. In today’s environment, it is refreshing and comforting to know that companies such as Aviv exist. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I could not have acquired and developed the quality properties that we operate without the trust, expertise, understanding of the market. Every facet of Aviv’s operation is of the utmost quality and their staff makes doing business with them a true pleasure unlike any other relationship I have had in over 15 years of operations. I consider each and every person at Aviv a friend and confidant!"
- Joey Wiggins
ConvaCare Management

"Within the highly competitive healthcare industry, it can be rare to find a company dedicated to a personal relationship in business.  Yet, each member of the Aviv team is truly dedicated to helping people and doing business the right way, based upon honesty and trust. Aviv's team approach to business inspires mutual trust and innovation while providing resources to enable my business to flourish. Since Aviv is committed to growing leaders, not just profits, our working relationship has been very fulfilling. Hope Healthcare has been able to expand and improve the operations of our holdings, as well as remodel some properties.  This has been accomplished only with the supportive team effort between Aviv and Hope Healthcare.  It is a pleasure to do business with a company as dedicated to my development as they are their own."
- Keith Head
Hope Healthcare

"We have had the opportunity and privilege to work with Aviv since 2003.  Craig Bernfield and each person at Aviv exemplify their mission statement of building long term relationships based on honesty, integrity and trust.  It’s more than a landlord/tenant relationship.  It’s a relationship based on mutual respect and a strong desire to see each party achieve success.  We consider Craig and the team at Aviv as our friends, and we look forward to future transactions and growth with them."
- Marty Metten
Heyde Health System

"We have been associated Aviv for over ten years and had known Zev Karkomi since 1989 through a former relationship.  We believe that Craig Bernfield, and Zev before him, are dedicated to supporting their business clients in any way possible to everyone’s mutual benefit.  Supportive relationships are a way of life with Aviv.  They are gentlemen of the highest order and we are proud to be part of the Aviv family."
- Robert Hedges
HI Care Management

"Most real estate companies realize their interests are best served by leasing to capable, successful tenants. What sets Aviv apart is the lengths they go to enable tenants to reach that performance level. They understand the kinds of challenges nursing home operators face, and commit fully to a collaboration that helps ensure solid tenant performance. I have found their creativity, flexibility and insight to be invaluable. Craig and his team bring an unparalleled level of excellence to the table."
- Steve Miller
Bridgemark Healthcare