Chapter 11 Reorganization of CCRCs in Pennsylvania leads to Confirmed Sale and New Owner’s Assumption of Obligations to Residents under Preexisting Agreements
Judge Van Eck, Middle District PA Bankruptcy Court, commended the parties on negotiating a timely, clean sale.
SpiriTrust Lutheran filed for reorganization of all operations on November 21, 2025, including six Continuing Care Retirement Communities in south-central Pennsylvania. These communities have a total of approximately 1,000 current residents. On January 29, 2026, the Bankruptcy Judge held a hearing to confirm details of the sale to the high bidder at the auction that occurred on January 22.
The judge was presented with a signed Assets Purchase Agreement (APA) between the Debtor (SpiriTrust Lutheran) …
