Minnesota senior living operators, elder care activists and state regulators announced a new framework last week intended to protect seniors from abuse and mistreatment in assisted living communities. The proposed legislation was passed by the Minnesota Legislature and is heading to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz, who is expected to sign the bill into […]
Category: Management
Welltower (NYSE: WELL) Executive Vice President, Business & Relationship Management Mercedes Kerr is leaving the Toledo, Ohio-based health care real estate investment trust (REIT) to assume the role of President at partner company Belmont Village Senior Living, Welltower announced in a press release Monday. Belmont Village Founder Patricia Will will continue as founder and CEO. […]
Workforce and occupancy are the top 2019 priorities for Senior Living Communities (SLC) CEO Donald Thompson, but he’s also taking a longer view. He foresees that current market pressures will last longer than many in the industry expect, and that there will be fruitful investment opportunities on the horizon. “I don’t think this overbuilding is […]
Buckner Senior Living is opening a $140 million continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in North Dallas with plenty of partnerships meant to attract the next generation of older adults. The 325-unit highrise community, Ventana by Buckner, will offer programming from esteemed wellness organization Cooper Aerobics, five dining venues conceptualized by celebrated chef and restaurateur Stephan […]
Ask the C-suite at any senior living provider to pinpoint the success of their operations and they will likely say it starts with a good executive director attached to a community. Max Rheinhardt III, executive director at The Firs, an independent living community in Olympia, Washington operated by MBK Senior Living, fits that description. The […]
As the partnership between Atria Senior Living and real estate developer Related Cos. continues to take shape, Atria CEO John Moore remains committed to the multi-brand portfolio approach — and he says an expansion is on the way this year. Currently, Atria operates communities under three brands, and Moore believes the company will reach five […]
With unemployment rates dipping below 3% in states across the country, senior living workforce challenges are only becoming more acute. And like other industries, senior living providers see labor as an issue requiring dedicated C-suite leaders and are appointing chief people officers. Recently appointed chief people officers, such as Misti Powell at Civitas Senior Living […]
Niki Leondakis is looking for ways to leverage her extensive experience in hospitality to fuel the growth in Wolff’s Revel brand, and improve the overall resident experience. A former president and chief operating officer of boutique hotel pioneer Kimpton Hotels, she is also a former CEO of Equinox Fitness Clubs and CEO of Two Roads […]
Five Star Senior Living (Nasdaq: FVE) is shaking up its executive ranks again, two days before releasing its Q1 2019 earnings report. The Newton, Massachusetts-based senior living owner and operator announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Leer as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Leer will assume his duties June 1. He succeeds […]
Thrive Senior Living has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering residents to make more choices, even if some of those choices carry a risk of personal harm. The Atlanta-based senior living provider recently unveiled a new initiative called “Safety Third” meant to combat ageism and boost the residents’ quality of life. Thrive currently operates […]