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 […]
Category: SHN+
Senior living operators are getting serious about data collection and the middle-market, all while they are redefining operations for a new generation of residents. That’s not to say the industry is only now starting to talk about these topics – for years, I have spoken with senior living leaders who have said that these are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription As senior living operators wind down their operations for 2023, many can look back and see a year of hard-fought recovery. But the road ahead is fraught with challenges as providers continue to focus on occupancy and margins. The demand outlook for senior living is favorable for […]
This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership Silos in care are not breaking down fast enough across the continuum. This was nearly the unanimous sentiment among the attendees at our CONTINUUM conference last week. When we polled the audience, 85% of respondents said that silos are not breaking down quickly enough, and […]
This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership Based on a number of recent news reports and research studies, I imagine the public is confused about whether senior living is affordable or out of reach, a good deal or a veritable swindle. These reports and studies include the article headlined “Extra Fees Drive […]