WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) has announced its 2026 Senior Living Hall of Fame Inductees. The annual awards recognize individuals that have shown notable foresight and innovation within the industry. According to ASHA, inductees “are industry leaders with an unwavering commitment to community lifestyles that enhance choice, independence, dignity and personalized service.” The 2026 inductees include David Freshwater of Watermark Retirement Communities, Ed Kenny of LCS and Loren Shook of Silverado Senior Living. These recipients will be inducted to the Senior Living Hall of Fame in January …
NORWOOD, N.J. — Viva Senior Living has assumed management of four communities located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The communities include Belle Reve Senior Living in Milford, Pennsylvania; Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania; Cardinal Village in Sewell, New Jersey; and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys in Glassboro, New Jersey. Logos Living Capital, along with affiliates, acquired the properties and engaged Viva to serve as the operator. New Jersey-based Viva’s management portfolio comprises 40 senior living communities across the East, Southeast and Midwest.
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage has arranged the sale of Westminster Memory Care, a 48-unit memory care community located in Lexington, roughly 20 miles west of Columbia, the state capital. Built in 2020, the community is situated on roughly 6.3 acres, with space for future expansion. Trinity Investors sold the property to a Southeast-based owner and operator for an undisclosed price. Daniel Geraghty and Bradley Clousing of SLIB brokered the transaction on behalf of the seller.
LYNN, Mass. — 2Life Communities has broken ground on a new affordable seniors housing development in Lynn, roughly 13 miles northeast of downtown Boston. Upon completion, the project, Solimine House, will total 150 apartments reserved for residents age 62 and older earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Completion of construction is scheduled for fall 2027. The project team includes architect MASS Design Group, general contractor Dellbrook|JKS, landscape and civil engineer Stantec, construction manager Tierney Development Services and law firm Klein Hornig LLP. Sources of funding for the …
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Management company Harmony Senior Services has named Traci Taylor-Roberts the company’s new chief executive officer. Taylor-Roberts brings more than 25 years of experience in senior living, home health care and hospice care to the role. Prior to joining Harmony, she served as president of Sodalis Senior Living. “We are delighted to welcome Traci Taylor-Roberts as Harmony’s CEO,” said Hunter Smith, president and principal of Harmony, in a statement. “As a family-owned company, we seek leaders who embody compassion and a steadfast commitment to our core values.” Founded in …
ALBANY, Ga. — Lockwood Cos. has broken ground on a new affordable seniors housing community in Albany, a city in southwest Georgia. Upon completion, Dogwood Trail Apartments II will feature 20 one-bedroom apartments and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Units will be reserved for residents age 55 and older earning at or below 30, 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income. This project marks the second phase of a master planned redevelopment of the area. Completion of construction is scheduled for winter 2027.
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Sunny Hills Management Co. has acquired Laguna Estates Senior Living, a 168-unit seniors housing property located in Carlsbad, an affluent coastal city in southern California. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Laguna Estates features a mix of assisted living and memory care units across four buildings. Amenities at the community include an activity room, salon, billiards room, fitness center, movie room, piano room, putting green and swimming pool. Aaron Rosenzweig and Dan Baker of JLL Capital Markets arranged the sale on behalf of the seller.
ATLANTA — Marketing specialist Kevin Miles has authored a new book titled Senior Living Marketing. Drawing on Miles’s extensive experience as a senior living marketing consultant and fractional chief marketing officer, the book serves as a practical guide to industry fundamentals, business and marketing strategy, branding and positioning, sales and marketing alignment, performance measurement and digital and analog tactics. The book also addresses marketing considerations for specific seniors housing product types, including active adult, independent living, assisted living and memory care. Written in the style of a textbook, the book is targeted …
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Benchmark Senior Living and investment, development and management firm National Development have jointly acquired The Village at White River Junction, a seniors housing community located in White River Junction, roughly five miles away from Dartmouth College. M&T Bank provided financing for the acquisition. The Village at White River Junction totals 80 units, with assisted living and memory care residences. Amenities at the property include a live performance venue, art gallery, art studio, movie theater, dining venues, community kitchens, a salon and spa, fitness center, conservatory, library …
PORTLAND, Ore. — RoseVilla Senior Living, a single-site seniors housing company, has named a new chief operating officer (COO) and a new chief financial officer (CFO). Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Norine Mulry will take over as COO, and Kristina DeLisle will assume the position of CFO. Mulry, who brings more than 18 years of management experience to her new position, has spent the past decade at RoseVilla. Most recently, Mulry served as director of food and beverage. DeLisle’s previous experience also includes a 10-year tenure of leadership at RoseVilla, with 13 …