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Health Dimensions Group Promotes Colin Higgins to Vice President of Market Analysis, Research

by Jeff Shaw

MINNEAPOLIS — Health Dimensions Group (HDG) has promoted Colin Higgins to vice president of market analysis and research. With more than 20 years of experience in senior living and healthcare, Higgins is an expert in market research, demand analysis, feasibility studies and competitive assessments for post-acute, long-term care and senior living providers as part of their business plan development. In addition, his passion for improving the lives of older adults has inspired his role on HDG’s PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Technical Assistance Center leadership team.  In …

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Arrow Opens 158-Unit The Summit Senior Living at Chenal Valley in Little Rock, Arkansas

by Jeff Shaw

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arrow Senior Living has opened The Summit Senior Living at Chenal Valley in Little Rock.  Built by O’Reilly Development, the property is situated in the bustling West Little Rock area and sits on 12 acres near outdoor recreation, shopping and fine dining.  The 163,000-square-foot property features 96 independent living units, 44 assisted living units and 18 memory care units. The Summit Senior Living at Chenal Valley is the first Arrow-operated community in Arkansas and the 35th in the nation.

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Aline Hires Jonathan Blackburn, Ryan Johnson to C-Suite

by Jeff Shaw

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Aline, a Louisville-based provider of an all-in-one operating system for senior living, has appointed Jonathan Blackburn as chief revenue officer and Ryan Johnson as chief financial officer.  Aline was formed in October 2022, as the result of the merger of software providers Enquire, Glennis Solutions and Sherpa CRM. Blackburn will be responsible for leading Aline’s commercial strategy across its portfolio of CRM automation, operational, care and digital payments solutions. Prior to joining Aline, Blackburn served as the chief revenue officer for Therapy Brands, a mental and behavioral …

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Buckner Names Jake Bell Executive Director of Ventana by Buckner in Dallas

by Jeff Shaw

DALLAS — Buckner Retirement Services has hired Jake Bell as the new executive director for Ventana by Buckner in Dallas.  As executive director of the faith-based senior living community, Bell will oversee community operations, regulatory compliance, and resident and associate relations. Bell most recently served as president and CEO of Christian Horizons, a senior living provider in the Midwest. He has 20 years of experience within a variety of nonprofit, faith based organizations.  Bell has a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in administration and …

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Operators Streamline Tech, Sales Processes to Accelerate Industry’s Recovery

by Jeff Shaw

ATLANTA — As the seniors housing sector continues its long, slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can help to look at what the fastest operators to recover are doing right now. That said, as occupancy stays well below historical averages and expenses stay high, especially for labor, there is no quick-fix solution. “These changes don’t take place overnight,” said Jennifer Dixon, CEO of JD Solutions Group. “It takes planning and preparation to see the fruits of that labor.” Dixon made her comments during a panel she moderated at France …

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SLIB Arranges Sale of Two Communities in Albuquerque, New Mexico

by Jeff Shaw

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of two assisted living communities in Albuquerque. The communities were built in 1972 and 1982, with renovations in 2011 and 2015. The properties are 3,176 and 7,880 square feet, and are situated on approximately 0.38 and 0.6 acres of land. The seller was a mom-and-pop owner divesting to retire from the industry. The buyer is an owner-operator expanding its presence in the Weste. This is the buyer’s first acquisition in New Mexico. The price was not disclosed. Vince …

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NIC MAP Vision Announces New Listings Service for Seniors Housing Brokers

by Jeff Shaw

RALEIGH, N.C. — NIC MAP Vision, a Raleigh-based seniors housing data and analytics company, has launched a new listings service for brokers of seniors housing real estate.   The service, labeled as “Real Estate” within NIC MAP Vision’s client platform, is the first online and free source of listings for high-quality seniors housing real estate. This service further expands the reach of the seniors housing investment sales community, facilitating access to the thousands of monthly active users on NIC MAP’s portal and offering more than $400 million in deal volume available. …

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Buckner Names Samantha McCain as Executive Director of Calder Woods in Beaumont, Texas

by Jeff Shaw

BEAUMONT, Texas — Buckner Retirement Services has named Samantha McCain as the new executive director for Calder Woods in Beaumont.  As executive director of the faith-based senior living community, McCain will oversee community operations, regulatory compliance, and resident and associate relations. Most recently, McCain served as Calder Woods’ interim executive director and interim healthcare administrator. McCain has extensive senior living experience spanning more than 20 years. She has previously been employed by Colonial Healthcare, Trinity Healthcare, Community Care Center of Hondo, Bandera Nursing and Rehab SCC, Archer Healthcare Providers and …

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Emerald Communities Begins $55M Assisted Living Expansion at Emerald Heights in Redmond, Washington

by Jeff Shaw

REDMOND, Wash. — Emerald Communities has broken ground on an assisted living expansion project in Redmond, approximately 10 miles east of Seattle.  The development will add 54 one-bedroom units to Emerald Heights, a continuing care retirement community. The project also includes a dining space, activity rooms, an outdoor patio and a centralized courtyard across 67,55 square feet. Development costs are estimated at $55 million. Dean Kelly of the architecture firm Rice Fergus Miller is leading the design, and also recently managed Emerald Heights’ new 42-unit independent living building and earlier …

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NIC Hires Lisa McCracken as Head of Research, Analytics

by Jeff Shaw

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) has named senior living and healthcare expert Lisa McCracken head of research and analytics, effective Oct. 1. McCracken will oversee NIC’s research and analytics team, which develops actionable, data-driven insights on industry challenges and opportunities. She will drive a research agenda with nationally recognized partners to help the next generation of seniors housing and care leaders address evolving and dramatically different consumer preferences and needs. She will also showcase practical examples of how organizations nationwide are embracing …

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