Ben Firestone co-founded Blueprint in 2013. As Chief Executive Officer, he oversees Blueprint’s management team and provides strategic direction for the firm. He is also responsible for managing established relationships and new client development. With nearly two decades in the seniors housing and care industry, Ben brings a uniquely strategic perspective to his professional relationships and transactions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is an alumni of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) Future Leaders Council and currently serves as a member of NIC’s Planning Committee. He and his family split their time between Chicago and Boca Raton, Florida, while staying close to his St. Louis roots.
TRACK RECORD

April 3, 2023
In Care[we]Trust
Blueprint advises not-for-profit health system on strategic exit of out-of-state skilled nursing facilities

February 15, 2023
Silver Bullets
Blueprint skillfully facilitates sale of two newly constructed memory care communities

March 22, 2023
Return to Capitol
Capitol Seniors Housing, engaged Blueprint to market Arbor Terrace Fairfax, a Class A, purpose-built standalone memory care project located in Fairfax County, Virginia

February 1, 2023
Remember the Patios!
Blueprint executes successful sale of Texas Seniors Housing Community

March 1, 2023
A Tarheel Can't Slow Blueprint
Blueprint navigates choppy capital markets to close North Carolina
Skilled Nursing Sale
