Most senior living operators believe that having a good company culture can mean the difference between success and failure. But what exactly is culture and how does one build it? Building culture is a difficult and often nebulous task, but providers are taking steps to improve their companies’ cultures one hire at a time. Turnover hurts culture, which many operatorsview as a necessity for improving occupancy and net […]
Senior living providers are adapting staffing strategies in 2026 to enhance flexibility and offer a career ladder while matching labor costs to resident care needs. During a recent Senior Housing News webinar, leaders with The Aspenwood Company, Kendal Corporation and Viva Senior Living described a 2026 staffing environment shaped by increased resident acuity, high demand contrasted by a small number of younger staff […]
When it comes to marketing strategies, some senior living operators are leading with the stomach. For operators such as Health Dimensions Group, Aspenwood and LCS, promoting the food that residents eat while living at their communities is a good way to show the quality of life they offer. As such, senior living companies incorporate dining […]
Kimberly Varley, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at The Aspenwood Company, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Senior Housing News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a high-performing employee who is 40 years of age or younger, a passionate […]
Debbie Jenkins-Melancon, Vice President of Clinical Operations at The Aspenwood Company, has been named to the Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2026 by Senior Housing News. The Memory Care Innovation Awards program is designed to recognize passionate and innovative industry members who are shaping the future of cognitive care across behavioral health, home health […]
Reaching high occupancy may be worth celebrating, but senior living providers know their work does not stop there. To maintain strong census levels, many operators are refining sales and marketing strategies with tactics to keep demand steady. Maintaining a high census comes with its own set of operational challenges, largely focused on improving resident satisfaction […]
The Trump administration has deported tens of thousands of migrants. Senior living operators, who already employ many immigrant workers, are worried about the impact on their staffing looking ahead. Alexandria, Virginia-based Goodwin Living is an operator that has lost workers over the past several months due to changes in the visa process, particularly workers from […]
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. […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Last year was not the big year for new development that the senior living industry hoped for. Now, almost halfway into 2026, owners, operators and investors are still waiting, with little indication as to when conditions will turn the corner. The senior living industry faces a growing […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription What happens in a senior living resident’s first 30 days after move-in can set the tone for the entire duration of their stay. Getting things right in that crucial window is important – and not always easy. The new senior living resident onboarding experience in 2026 is […]
