HR Director Salaries at CCRCs Rise Most at 5.97%, COOs See Smallest Increase at 2.42%

Among workers at continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and life plan communities (LPCs), directors of human resources saw the greatest percentage increase in their compensation year over year. That average salary increased to $113,616 from $107,216, totaling a 5.97% increase from 2024 to 2025, according to the 28th CCRC Salary & Benefits Report from Hospital […]

How 12 Oaks, Sonida, Capri Deploy Operational Response Teams to Improve Struggling Communities

As senior living operators continue to grow by taking on distressed properties, demand is growing for operational excellence teams. Recently referred to as “SWAT” teams, operators assemble these groups to cover a variety of roles within community leadership or sales and marketing as needed. Some turnaround-focused operators, such as Dallas, Texas-based 12 Oaks Senior Living, […]

Two New Advisory Firms Make Arguments For, Against Brookdale Senior Living Board Picks

Two advisory firms, Glass Lewis & Co. and Egan-Jones Ratings Co., have joined the discussion surrounding the proxy fight between Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) and Ortelius Advisors. On Tuesday, both Brookdale and Ortelius touted two reports from the independent advisory firms, with both declaring the dueling reports supported their bid in the proxy fight. […]

Advisory Firm Backs 2 Ortelius Nominees for Brookdale’s Board, Sparking New Debate

The back-and-forth proxy fight between Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) and Ortelius Advisors reached a new pitch after an independent proxy advisory firm endorsed two of the activist investor’s nominees for the operator’s board. On Monday, both companies again traded barbs after Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended voting for Steven Vick and Lori Wittman, two […]

New Tech, More Hospitality: How Cogir, Trilogy Are Shifting for Assisted Living’s Next Customers

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Anthem Memory Care’s 2025 ‘Balancing Act’ Includes Exploring AI, Improving Operations

Anthem Memory Care is enhancing its technology suite with new AI platforms in preparation for what is shaping up to be an “exciting year,” according to CEO Isaac Scott. In fact, the West Linn, Oregon-based company is seeking to be among the AI leaders within the senior living industry, according to Scott. AI implementation is […]