4 Characteristics of Standout Senior Living Designs

The pressure to meet local market demands while standing out from the senior living competition is becoming ever greater, leading to more diverse and dynamic building designs. Still, creating exceptionally innovative and impressive projects is a big challenge. The buildings that have succeeded can be valuable guides and inspirations for others. This just one reason […]

Best Memory Care Design of 2018: Homelike Residences Integrate with Adult Day Services

One of the most promising advancements in memory care treatment in recent years is the rise of “small home” communities. A growing number of providers recognize these communities allow for a more person-centered care model that reduces the frequency of agitation, aggression or other dementia-related behaviors. The smaller scale of these communities, meanwhile, can allow […]

Last Chance to Apply—Design Awards Deadline Extended

If you have yet to nominate your community for the 2016 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, we have good news—due to overwhelming demand, we’ve extended the deadline through the weekend to Monday, November 14 5:00pm EST. Don’t miss your chance to win. Download the Hottest Architecture & Design Trends in Senior Living Report for […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (9/22/16)

(Rendering of OPAL by element, located in Vancouver, British Columbia — Photo courtesy of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc.) Construction: Planned Permits Finalized on $97.4M Senior Community in Canada Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. has announced its final approval for a $97.4 million project, OPAL by element. The community will be Element’s […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (9/4/14)

Construction: Planned Pinkard Construction to Build New Villagio Senior Living Community in Colo. Pinkard Construction, along with Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh Architects, have been selected as general contractor and architect on the newest Villagio Senior Living community in Broomfield, Colo.  The project is a 51-unit “Memory Care Continuum,” the companies stated in a release. […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (6/19/13)

Construction: Planned Developers Pitch 151-Unit Minn. Senior Living Complex This week, developers pitched a project to Eagan city officials that would include 151-units of senior housing, the local Patch reports. Eagan Pointe Senior Living will sit on a 10-acre site at 4232 Blackhawk Road, just west of Interstate 35E. The four-story complex will feature 48 units […]