What Senior Living Can Learn from Chick-fil-A’s Free Food Policy

Businesses across many sectors have long been drawn to Chick-fil-A’s business model. In senior living, several business practices of the fast food giant—from its approach to customer service to its employee on-boarding practices—have at some point caused a stir. It was only a matter of time, then, until senior living providers copied Chick-fil-A’s approach to discounting. […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (4/6/17)

Construction: Planned Upscale Community Planned in California A luxury life plan community, or continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is being planned in San Luis Obispo, California. The community, Villaggio at San Luis Obispo, will offer 350 residential living opportunities. Residents will be able to enjoy chef-prepared healthy meals in multiple dining venues as well as […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (2/25/16)

(Symphony of Chesterton, a Next Generation facility developed by Mainstreet and operated by Symphony Post-Acute Network in Chesterton, Ind. — Photo courtesy of Mainstreet) Construction: Planned Viamonte Senior Living CCRC Design Plans Approved in Calif.  California-based nonprofit Viamonte Senior Living recently received approval from the Walnut Creek Design Review Committee in Walnut Creek, Calif., for […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (11/5/15)

(Brandywine Senior Living at Mahwah located in Mahwah, N.J. — Photo courtesy of Brandywine Senior Living) Construction: Planned Berry College Announces Site for New CCRC in Ga. Berry College, a liberal arts college in Rome, Ga., this week announced the site of a new continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that will be construction on undeveloped […]

Providers Shorten Sales Cycle With New Approach to Online Leads

The decision to move into senior living is one that takes time — time that senior living providers are often looking to shorten, especially as seasonal occupancy declines drag down operational efficiencies. But with the help of new technology, operators are hoping to significantly cut back on the time it takes for a prospect to […]

Movers & Shakers: RED Capital Group’s New CEO

Ted Meylor Assumes Role of CEO for RED Capital Group RED Capital Group, LLC and ORIX USA Corporation announced recently that Edward “Ted” J. Meylor will be assuming the role of CEO for RED Capital Group, as Mike Moran, current CEO, transitions back to the parent company, ORIX USA. Moran was named as chairman and […]

Movers & Shakers — Merrill Gardens Names New President

David Eskenazy Named President of Merrill Gardens David Eskenazy has been named the president of Merrill Gardens, the company announced today. He replaces Tana Gall, who announced earlier this year that she was leaving the company to pursue other interests. Eskenazy will assume his new role effective immediately. Eskenazy brings to the position more than […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (2/6/14)

Planned Vermont CCRC to Build $10 Million Expansion The Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community, a continuing care retirement community located in Windsor, Vermont, announced this week its plans to build a $10.6 million addition. The 42,000-square-foot, two-level building addition will house a 20-bed memory care unit and will also double the community’s capacity of its […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (1/9/14)

Construction: Planned Isakson Living $200M CCRC Delayed Again A $200 million senior living project from Isakson Living has been delayed again following the rescheduling of a zoning hearing by the Cobb Planning Commission of Cobb County Georgia, reports the local Patch. The delay, according to Patch, was due to the commission’s decision to appoint a […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (12/5/13)

Construction: Planned Isakson Living Resubmits Rezoning Proposal for $200M Project Isakson Living resubmitted a rezoning request for a senior living community in Cobb County, Georgia, after withdrawing its initial request earlier this year due to mounting opposition to the proposed development, reports The Marietta Daily Journal. Original project plans would have included building the $200 […]