‘Deconstructed Senior Living’ Company Upside Adds Home-Based Services

Upside, the “deconstructed senior living” company formerly known as UpsideHom, is adding caregiving and other service offerings to the mix with the launch of a new service called Upside+. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Upside’s partners with apartment complexes and to lease units to older adults. In its original incarnation, the company connected older adults with units […]

RUI President: We’re Building More Scale After Doubling in Size, Taking First Management Agreement

It’s been a big couple of years for senior living operator Retirement Unlimited (RUI). The Roanoke, Virginia-based operator at the start of the year announced it had doubled in size following taking management of seven Florida communities. Sullivan and RUI also this year pivoted from a growth strategy based solely on new development to one […]

AllyAlign Founder Launches Integrated Care Company With Eye on Senior Living

The founder of the company formerly known as AllyAlign has launched a new company and integrated care model that is gaining traction with senior living operators in its initial rollout. The new Richmond, Virginia-based company is called Synergy Healthcare. At its helm is Will Saunders, who previously founded and was CEO of AllyAlign Health, a […]

Inflation, Interest, Innovation: Senior Living Recovery Becomes More Painful

The senior living industry is in a tough spot and will be for the immediate future, facing challenges that could impede longer-term success unless more innovation flourishes across the sector. This is one of my main takeaways from last week’s National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) conference in Washington, D.C. The good […]

Now in Growth Mode, WesleyLife Looks to Build on Senior Living Momentum

Senior housing and care nonprofit WesleyLife is in growth mode with a plan to build out its continuum of care model and expand offerings to residents in America’s heartland. Through recent efforts, the Johnston, Iowa-based provider is seeking to grow margins and keep residents within its sphere of care for longer, according to WesleyLife Vice […]

Inside the Staffing Practices of Senior Living Standouts from Fortune’s ‘Best Workplaces’ List

Each year, thousands of companies across the U.S. vie for a spot on the annual Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. For those that do, the immediate benefit is a new recruiting tool — and valuable feedback from their current workers. The list, published in Fortune with data collected and analyzed by Activated Insights, ranks […]

Developer, Senior Living Operator to Convert Hotel for Workforce Housing 

A developer and a senior living company are working together to create a place to live for essential workers by buying a hotel and converting it into studio apartments. While hotel conversions are a trend in senior living, development company K2 Developers and senior living operator Moorings Park Communities are betting hotels can be a […]

Experience CEO Barklow: Vertical Integration, Multi-Brand Strategy Keys to Growth

Senior living company Experience Senior Living has laid out plans to grow into a multi-brand company with vertical scale. Although Experience Senior Living is not currently managing any properties, the Denver-based senior living operator and developer is currently building out a platform for growth in terms of staff and in projects underway. At the heart […]

Value-Based Care Innovator Lifespark Reportedly Seeking $50M in Growth Equity 

Tech-focused senior living company Lifespark is reportedly seeking $50 million in growth equity. The St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based company is pursuing the funding in coordination with Chicago, Illinois-based investment bank and advisor Lincoln International, according to a report Monday from Axios. The company’s fundraising process is “well underway,” according to the Axios report. The report comes […]