LSS to Expand Memory Care Program Through GUIDE Model Rollout

Nonprofit senior living provider Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) is set to expand its dementia care offerings to reach more older adults in part through its participation in the GUIDE model. A handful of senior living operators, including United Church Homes, have also announced participation in the GUIDE model, which is aimed at helping older adults […]

United Church Homes CEO: GUIDE Model Participation a ‘Growth Opportunity’

United Church Homes is preparing to expand its capabilities in serving older adults with dementia, in part through participating in the new GUIDE model program. United Church Homes was recently approved by CMS to participate in the GUIDE model. “I think this is the future,” said UCH President and CEO Kenneth Daniel. “We know we […]

How the Senior Living Sector Can Overcome Middle-Market ‘Paralysis’ in 2024

This article is available as part of your SHN+ membership For years, the senior living industry has discussed creating new models suitable for the middle market. But for all that effort, the industry still struggles in 2024 to meet the needs of middle-income consumers. When I talk with operators, what I often hear is that […]

Transactions & Financings: A Place for Mom, USAA Partner Up; Morningstar Living, Moravian Manor Affiliate

Partnerships USAA, A Place for Mom announce joint relationship A Place for Mom has announced a partnership to provide senior living advisory services to USAA, a veterans services provider with 13 million members. According to a press release, A Place for Mom advisors will offer personalized guidance and recommendations based on knowledge of Veterans Affairs […]

United Church Homes Rebalances Portfolio, Preparing for Industry’s Value-Based Care Future

From growing its number of management agreements in 2023 to forging ahead with a development pipeline and expanding in-home health services, United Church Homes (UCH) is executing on a multi-faceted growth strategy Since January, the Marion, Ohio-based reported adding over 300 units to its managed senior housing portfolio, representing a 38% increase from last year. […]

Movers and Shakers: United Church Homes Appoints VPs; LCS Updates Executive Roster

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United Church Homes, Nonprofits Form New Group Aimed at Capitalizing on Value-Based Care

United Church Homes is collaborating with a group of health care nonprofits and helping to form  a new group aimed at giving seniors better access to care as they age.  The Ohio-based organization, along with Metta Healthcare, the parent company of Ohio’s Hospice and Pure Healthcare, is forming a new nonprofit entity called Radiant Alliance. […]

Transactions & Financings: Atlas Senior Living’s First Divestiture; Edgemere Officially Changes Hands, Resident Contract Structure

Sales Edgemere Closes Sale Embattled Dallas-based senior living community Edgemere announced that it has sold to Bay 9 Holdings, an affiliate of Lapis Advisers. Lapis Long Hill at Edgemere took over management of the property on June 14. The final sale comes after more than a year of bankruptcy negotiations that includes more than $143 […]