‘Trends Have Changed’: Senior Living Operators Reposition Communities for the Boomer Generation 

The high cost of new development and lack of financing for big projects has pushed some operators to renovate and reposition older communities. In 2024, senior living operators and their partners are focusing on adding as much value as possible through renovations and repositioning. But as operators serving the baby boomers can attest, the incoming […]

How Senior Living CEOs Are Playing the Long Game in Strategic Planning

This article is part of your SHN+ subscription Top leaders of senior living organizations are busy preparing for the future – sometimes as far out as the next half-century. Senior Housing News has spoken with quite a few top leaders of senior living operators across the country in the past month – at the recent […]

5 Senior Living Operators to Watch in 2024

Editor’s Note: SHN Editor Tim Regan and SHN Reporter Andrew Christman contributed to this article This article is part of your SHN+ subscription Steady recovery amid ever-changing challenges, new operating models to spur innovation, consolidation and partnerships— these are some of the traits of senior living organizations standing out in 2024. Companies are pushing through […]

Transform Podcast: Dan Williams, CEO, ONELIFE Senior Living

Denver, Colorado-based senior living operator ONELIFE Senior Living recently completed a merger bringing in Ally Senior Living to create a 19-community owner and third-party management company. In 2024, ONELIFE will continue to deepen integration between organizations, while looking outwardly for acquisition opportunities. Tune in to this episode of TRANSFORM to hear more about the plans […]

Ally Senior Living, Onelife Merge, Forming 19-Property Operator

Ally Senior Living has merged with Onelife Senior Living, creating a company with a portfolio of 19 communities in eight states. The combined company, which is keeping the Onelife Senior Living name and branding, is ready to grow via ownership acquisition and third-party management contracts. Former Ally Senior Living CEO Dan Williams and Onelife Senior […]

Transactions and Financings: Onelife Enters Chicago; SLIB Sells Midwest Portfolio

Acquisitions Onelife enters Chicago with seventh acquisition Family-owned developer and operator Onelife Senior Living entered the Chicago area with the acquisition of the former Springs of Vernon’s Hills Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Following the acquisition, the community was renamed to The Laurel at Vernon Hills. According to a press release, Onelife retained all staff during […]

Onelife Senior Living Prepares to Expand Footprint After Putting Development on Hold

Onelife Senior Living is nearing the official launch of its seventh community, and looking ahead, the company has more growth planned beyond that. The 103-suite senior housing community located in Springfield, Oregon, dubbed The Esther at Riverbend, has been in the works since Onelife began acquiring parcels of land for the community in 2017, according […]

In the Pipeline: Brinkmann Starts Construction on Three Projects; Onelife Opens Oregon Community

This article 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 Morningside Ministries plans expanded campus Boerne, Texas-based Morningside at Menger Springs is expanding its senior living […]

In the Pipeline: Avenida Plans Dallas-Area Project; Silverado Expanding Near Los Angeles

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 Resort-style Active Adult Community Planned in Dallas, Texas Suburb Avenida Partners is teaming up with Artemis Real Estate Partners to develop a resort-style active […]