In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (6/26/14)

Construction: Planned Pathway Senior Living Proposes 120-Unit Supportive Living Facility Des Plaines, Illinois-based Pathway Senior Living is proposing to build a 120-unit senior living facility in Lake Zurich, a northwest suburb of Chicago, reports Lake Zurich Courier. Village trustees have agreed that the proposal to build a three-story supportive living facility on part of six […]

Senior Care Technology Review: Brookdale, Silverchair, & More

This senior care technology roundup features a communications platform launch for long-term care pharmacies, a federal award to implement innovative technology in assisted living to prevent hospital readmissions, a European nurse-call system for wireless emergency notifications, and a partnership between a senior living communications provider and a senior-friendly technology manufacturer that could bring touch screen […]

SHN Awards Corner: Greystone, Leisure Care, Genesis HealthCare, & More

Here’s SHN’s second-edition roundup of some of the companies who have recently been in the national spotlight in recognition of their achievements, whether for design and architecture, construction, management, or technology implementation.  Got awards? Send them to [email protected]. (SHN reserves the right to choose to publish award announcements at its sole discretion.) 1. Greystone Healthcare Management(R) […]

Which Companies Were Recognized For ALFA’s 2012 Best of the Best Awards?

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) recently announced the winners of its fifth annual Best of the Best Awards, which recognizes forward-thinking companies in or related to the senior living industry for innovative programs and services they’ve implemented. The awards encompass eight categories, listed below with the winner of each:  Resident Health & Wellness—Senior […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (5/9/2012)

Construction—Planned Healthcare Realty Brokerage Represents Sale of Missouri CON for $17 Million Senior Care Development Healthcare Realty Brokerage, a commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services firm specializing in senior housing, long-term care, and medical office properties, recently represented senior care developer Medical Holdings, Inc., based in Arkansas, in the sale of its affiliate entity, […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (4/18/2012)

Pathway Senior Living Plans Renovation for Wisconsin Assisted Living Facility The Age Well Centre for Life Enrichment, located in Green Bay, Wisc. and formerly known as Creekside Senior Living, is renovating its living units to transition into an assisted living-only community, reports the Green Bay Press Gazette. Pathway Senior Living, based in Illinois, acquired the […]

Is Luxury Senior Housing a Viable (or Necessary) Concept?

Sunrise Senior Living (NYSE:SRZ) recently announced that a Maryland senior condominium complex it manages is facing foreclosure due to much lower-than-expected residency, just a few months after Chicago’s The Clare filed for bankruptcy in November after being unable to keep up with bond payments thanks to the tough financial market. Are these high-profile struggles indicative […]