Arrow Senior Living has an operational “secret weapon,” according to CEO Stephanie Harris, and it’s something that other operators could learn from. The senior living operator based just outside St. Louis works alongside Arizona State University in a collaborative partnership with students of Professor Jeffrey Baum’s data science program to sift through company data and […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Failure is not something most senior living operators want to experience, but they should embrace it when it happens. Senior living operators should be willing to green-light investments in tandem with seeking new partnerships in the name of improving operations. Innovation is a nebulous word that can […]
Resident fall detection systems were once not common in senior living. Today, a growing number of operators are deploying these tools in their communities to correct an industry “blind spot.” In the past, clinical staff didn’t know a resident fell unless they called a nurse first. Memory care residents in particular also can sometimes show […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Demand for senior living is high in 2026, and communities are filling up. But occupancy is just part of the game, the real target is higher margins. Protecting the bottom line is a delicate balance in 2026 as providers juggle rising expenses, from staffing to food costs. […]
Memory care operators are moving from simply providing “good caregiving” to creating a data-rich environment that allows for early detection and on-the-fly care-plan changes that improve their residents’ quality of life. The pace of clinical innovation in memory care is quickening as new dementia drugs and blood-based diagnostics come to market, and while families grow […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living resident satisfaction scores are on the rise, but to keep residents and their families happy in the future, operators must continue to evolve their clinical capabilities. The latest JD Power resident satisfaction score data shows that family and decision-maker satisfaction for assisted living and memory […]
In the Pipeline 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 Hankin Group announces expansion of Pennsylvania community Real estate firm the Hankin Group has announced […]
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Commonwealth Senior Living is on the cusp of having a new owner. Health care real estate company Invesque (TSX: IVQ.U and IVQ) has reached a definitive agreement to sell its interest in the Commonwealth management company and in 20 Commonwealth properties. This is on the heels of Invesque selling seven other Commonwealth senior living communities, […]
Finding indicators of a predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease. Identifying cardiovascular and diabetic risk factors. These could be possible through the proliferation of genetic screening of senior living residents. Insight Living President Bryan Ziebart sees a future in which senior living residents can receive better care through hyper-personalized genetic testing assessments, something the Brea, California-based senior […]
