External growth is hard, which is why some senior living operators are growing via repositioning and renovation projects. The average age of a senior living community in 2025 was 24 years, and operators are taking that as a cute to revitalize them. The Village of River Oaks, an Aspenwood Company community in Houston, is a […]
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When it comes to growth and geography, some senior living operators are thinking small. One such operator is Berrien Springs, Michigan-based Dockerty Health Care Services, a senior living provider with 12 communities around Michigan. The operator, which recently expanded into Wisconsin, sticks to rural markets with the philosophy that reputation and experience can stand out, […]
Smaller operators might have less total revenue than their larger peers, but that doesn’t mean they are at a disadvantage compared to them. Many smaller operators see their communities as boutique in nature, and these companies’ small footprints, usually no more than a dozen communities, lets them keep it that way by staying closer to […]
Most senior living operators believe that having a good company culture can mean the difference between success and failure. But what exactly is culture and how does one build it? Building culture is a difficult and often nebulous task, but providers are taking steps to improve their companies’ cultures one hire at a time. Turnover hurts culture, which many operatorsview as a necessity for improving occupancy and net […]
Senior living providers are adapting staffing strategies in 2026 to enhance flexibility and offer a career ladder while matching labor costs to resident care needs. During a recent Senior Housing News webinar, leaders with The Aspenwood Company, Kendal Corporation and Viva Senior Living described a 2026 staffing environment shaped by increased resident acuity, high demand contrasted by a small number of younger staff […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Higher occupancy and even resident rental rates don’t always mean higher margins. That makes senior living expense and revenue management even more critical in 2026. With that in mind, Senior Housing News reached out to operational leaders or executives at five senior living companies to learn how […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription In 2026, senior living development isn’t dead, but it is hibernating. In the second quarter of 2026, construction starts remained low at levels not seen since mid-2012, according to NIC MAP data. Senior living providers and their development partners are taking on new projects in a more […]
When it comes to marketing strategies, some senior living operators are leading with the stomach. For operators such as Health Dimensions Group, Aspenwood and LCS, promoting the food that residents eat while living at their communities is a good way to show the quality of life they offer. As such, senior living companies incorporate dining […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living operators have entered a new era of little growth and narrowing capacity. Some companies are rethinking their operational strategies as a result. High demand for senior living but difficulties getting new development projects in the ground has led to tighter conditions in certain markets. Where […]
While senior living demand remains strong in 2026, operators are fine-tuning their approach to reach a growing cohort of solo-ager older adults without traditional family or caregiver support to ensure they are not left behind. According to 2023 data from AARP, more than 24 million people aged 50 and older live at home. Of that […]
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