In the Pipeline: Maplewood Plans D.C. Opening; Westmont Living Opens Fifth San Diego Community

This content is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. Construction: Planned Distinctive Living sub-brand plans cottages Live Well Senior Cottages, a sub-brand of Distinctive Living, recently announced […]

Vitality Living CEO: We Doubled Down on Sales to Grow in 2024

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership The previous year was one of improvement and bolstering weak points for Vitality Living. With a stronger platform in place, the company is looking to further grow in 2024. The senior living operator grew from seven properties to 30 over the last five years. A […]

How the Senior Living Sector Can Overcome Middle-Market ‘Paralysis’ in 2024

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership For years, the senior living industry has discussed creating new models suitable for the middle market. But for all that effort, the industry still struggles in 2024 to meet the needs of middle-income consumers. When I talk with operators, what I often hear is that […]

How Labor, Construction and Consolidation Will Shape Senior Living in 2024

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership Nineteen leaders of senior living operators contributed their thoughts to our annual “Executive Forecast” articles, which we published last week. These execs provided valuable insights into what lies ahead for senior living over the next 12 months. Their responses covered a wide range of issues […]

Why to Expect More Deals Like the RUI, Brandywine Combination

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership While the end of the year is typically quiet for senior living industry news, one big move caught my eye as 2023 wound down. On Dec. 20, Retirement Unlimited (RUI) announced it is acquiring Brandywine Living, a deal that is set to create an operator […]

3 Lessons from the Washington Post’s Senior Living Takedown

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership The senior living sector was rocked this week by the Washington Post’s series slamming assisted living. The three articles took aim at multiple facets of the senior living business but mainly focused on elopements among residents with memory care needs. Senior living associations and some […]