Investing in Health, Building Tomorrow
Our Story
Transforming Healthcare Real Estate
At The Sanders Trust, our mission is to empower health systems by maximizing the value of their real estate assets. We strive to enhance your ability to serve patients and communities effectively. With our experienced team and robust capital resources, we focus on strengthening your financial position while fostering meaningful physician partnerships to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and patient-centered healthcare.
Our History
35 Years
of Excellence
Over three decades, The Sanders Trust has grown to serve 30 states, establishing itself as a trusted leader in healthcare real estate investments. We provide competitive financing, streamlined development timelines, and a deep understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring we meet our partners’ needs with precision and expertise.
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1989
Bart Starr and Rance Sanders form Starr Sanders Properties.
Starr Sanders Properties develop and manage dozens of medical properties during the 1990’s from Florida to California. -
1997
Rance Sanders forms The Sanders Trust.
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2011
The Sanders Trust forms HSRE-TST JV I, a $250 million joint venture with Harrison Street Real Estate Capital.
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2013
TST JV acquires New England and Braintree Rehab Hospitals in Boston, MA for $90 million.
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2016
Boston, MA Hospitals sell for $114.5 million.
TST JV acquires Dallas, Houston and Austin Rehab Hospitals for $111.5 million. -
2017
TST-HSRE completes $230 million portfolio sale.
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2019
TST acquires $50 million Heart Hospital in California.
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2020
Bart Starr and Rance Sanders Earn Lifetime Achievement Award from Healthcare Real Estate Insights.
TST-HSRE completes $240 million portfolio sale. -
2022
TST participates with HSRE in $600 million portfolio sale.
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2023
TST completes $152 million in new inpatient rehab & behavioral health development projects in Arizona, Florida, Kansas & Massachusetts.
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2025
TST delivered or has under development $252 million in inpatient rehab and behavioral health projects across Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, & Wisconsin
Our Legacy
In Memorium
Bart Starr
The Sanders Trust fondly remembers football legend, colleague, mentor, business partner, and most of all friend, Bart Starr.
In 1989, Bart Starr and Rance Sanders founded Starr Sanders Properties, which immediately established a national footprint, from Florida to California. Bart worked closely with Rance on a daily basis, cultivating development and acquisition opportunities and relationships.
As the company continued to grow, it evolved in the late ‘90s to become The Sanders Trust and Bart would go on to serve as its Vice Chairman.
Bart was widely known for his and his wife, Cherry’s, selfless philanthropy. They helped found the Rawhide Boys Ranch in 1965 (which still exists today, having saved thousands of at-risk youth and families). They have also contributed their time and resources to The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, The Humane Society of Birmingham, and Cornerstone Schools for disadvantaged children.
“From dear friend, mentor, childhood hero, to business partner, Bart taught me untold lessons on life, people, hard work, and grace. From Presidents, Senators, Governors, CEOs, movie stars, NFL Hall of Famers, or regular fans, Bart treated everyone with kindness and respect. I hear the word “gentleman” used to describe him, but his character was even broader. He genuinely cared about people and believed the best in them,” says Rance.
The Sanders Trust sends its deepest condolences to the family of the former University of Alabama and Green Bay Packers football star. As Bart left this world, he did so in peace, his faith intact, and having always trusted in the goodness of humanity.
E. Leon Sanders
The Sanders Trust fondly remembers Leon Sanders, board member and advisor to The Sanders Trust. Leon was the founder, President, and CEO of Jefferson Title Company, which he started with just 2 or 3 employees and grew into an entire building.
Leon’s professional career began with Lawyers Title Insurance Co. in Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham School of Law in 1966, passed the Alabama State Bar, and founded Jefferson Title Corporation with investment partner Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company. He ran the company with tenacity, long hours, service dedication, and good judgment for hiring excellent people. In 1985, Leon was honored as Dixie Land Title Association Title Person of the Year, having served as its president in 1980. Jefferson Title prospered for over half a century.
Leon’s interests extended beyond Jefferson Title. He taught at Birmingham School of Law and was a member of Lester Memorial Methodist Church, The Club, Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, Limestone Springs Golf Club, Alabama State Bar, and the Birmingham Bar Association.