Top 10 Senior Housing News Stories of 2023

This was a tough year for the sector, judging by the most-read stories on Senior Housing News. Financial troubles dominated, with Enlivant’s default notice and related negotiations being the most-read story in the last 12 months. The bankruptcy filing of a large CCRC, the troubles at Anthology Senior Living’s parent company, and the closure of […]

Disney’s Storyliving Project Shows What the Senior Living Industry Is Up Against

Last week, the world got a deeper glimpse at Disney’s forthcoming Storyliving concept in California — including its 55+ housing component. Senior living marketers and project planners should be studying the details, if they aren’t already. At first glance, the master-planned community and all its for-sale homes and bells and whistles seem to have little […]

In the Pipeline: Latitude Margaritaville Starts Unit Sales for Mexico Development; Oak Trace Completes Second Phase of $112M Renovation

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: In Progress Latitude Margaritaville International starts sales in Mexico In a license agreement with Levy Holding, Margaritaville […]

More U.S. Expansion On Tap for Latitude Margaritaville After Brand Goes International

Minto Communities is in growth mode for the Latitude Margaritaville brand, with a growth strategy that will expand the company’s footprint in several states. In April, it was announced that Latitude Margaritaville was expanding Mexico for the first time with new partner Levy Holding. Though Minto is not involved in the project, the brand’s international […]

New Latitude Margaritaville On Tap for Mexico as Brand Expands Across the Border

Jimmy-Buffett–inspired 55-plus housing brand Latitude Margaritaville is expanding south of the U.S. border.   A new Latitude Margaritaville community is now coming together in Lake Chapala, Mexico, about an hour’s drive south of Guadalajara. Guadalajara-based real estate development group Levy Holding is developing the new community, Latitude Margaritaville International Lake Chapala. As planned, the community will […]

In The Pipeline: Liberty Senior Living Partners on Florida Luxury Community; Latitude Margaritaville Unveils New Amenities

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: In Progress ZOM Living, Liberty Senior Living partner on Florida luxury community Plans for a new senior living community in Wellington, Florida have been announced […]

Operators Embrace Health Care, Middle-Market Active Adult Strategies as Sector Evolves

As the wave of baby boomers approaches the senior living industry, companies playing in the active adult sector are honing their strategies to attract them. Two big trends have emerged in the sector: communities tailored to middle-income residents, with more affordable rates and services; and active adult communities that serve as a platform for health […]

Minto to Expand Latitude Margaritaville Brand to Texas as Demand Remains High

Latitude Margaritaville is forging ahead with its westward expansion by planning to enter the state of Texas for the first time. Developer Minto Communities — which launched the brand in 2017 in partnership with global brand Margaritaville Holdings — announced Tuesday that the company is searching for development sites in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Minto […]

In The Pipeline: MorningStar Expands in Nevada; Sparrow Partners, Welltower Make Progress on Active Adult Project in Texas

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 Morningstar Senior Living Partners with Confluent Senior Living for Las Vegas Project MorningStar at The Canyons represents the project partners’ continued geographic expansion and […]