SOLON, Iowa — Nick and Dani Merlino have acquired and assumed leadership of Better Living, a senior living operator based in Iowa. The pair, which brings 35 years of experience to the company, plans to rebrand Better Living, invest in enhanced team training and launch a “Better Days Memory Care” program. Better Living currently operates 14 communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
HELENA and MISSOULA, Mont. — Stellar Senior Living, an owner and operator of seniors housing communities in the western United States, has added two properties to its management portfolio. Located in Helena and Missoula, the communities include Helena Point and Missoula Valley. This marks Stellar’s first expansion into the state. Stellar now operates 37 senior living properties across nine states.
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How to Leverage TV to Improve Operating Margins, Resident Experiences
After seniors housing occupancy experienced a dramatic slump during the pandemic lockdowns and a plodding recovery, demand for senior living is now as strong as ever. However, financial pressures such as rising labor, healthcare and insurance costs continue to plague the industry, and experts don’t expect much relief from these factors in the near future. Against that backdrop, seniors housing owners and operators are seeking innovative ways to balance their budgets via new revenue sources without compromising the resident experience. One solution that can satisfy those criteria incorporates a technology …
CLERMONT AND NICEVILLE, Fla. — Impact Senior Living, which focuses on third-party management of senior living facilities, has added two communities in Florida to its portfolio: Hunt Trace Senior Living in Clermont and Partin Place Senior Living in Niceville. With these new additions, Tallahassee, Fla.-based Impact Senior Living now oversees 11 senior living communities. Hunt Trace Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care services in the heart of Clermont, a growing city in Central Florida. The 114-unit facility offers a homelike atmosphere with convenient access to shopping, dining and …
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How Ambient Sensing Technology Transforms Resident Wellness
New tools are helping seniors housing providers detect fall risks early, giving them an edge in prevention while preserving residents’ privacy and dignity. This technology is part of a new frontier in healthcare: tracking and identifying changes in behavior earlier and earlier while providing tailored alerts and wellness insights to improve outcomes. “We are always looking for opportunities to reduce falls and maintain, or improve, the overall health and wellbeing of our residents,” says Mark Mountel, director of technology at Life Enriching Communities (LEC). The not-for-profit owner and operator of …
PARAMUS, N.J. — Juniper Communities, a senior living community owner and operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with National Health Investors (NHI). As part of the partnership, Juniper will operate Juniper Village at Paramus in Paramus on behalf of NHI, which recently acquired the community. Totaling 120 units, the property features 98 assisted living residences and a 22-unit memory care wing. Juniper first assumed management of the property in February 2021. “We are thrilled to continue our long-term commitment to Juniper Village at Paramus and partner with NHI,” says Lynne …
BRIDGEPORT and SOUTHBURY, Conn. — Senior Living Hospitality Group, a newly formed organization, has assumed management of two senior living communities located in Connecticut. Watermark Retirement Communities previously operated the properties, which include 3030 Park in Bridgeport and East Hill in Southbury. A local team that previously operated as part of Watermark and which has overseen the two communities for many years formed the new organization. All community employees will remain in their positions, according to a press release. 3030 Park is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with 196 independent …
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Legend Senior Living has taken partial ownership of Anthology Living, a seniors housing community located in King of Prussia, roughly 20 miles outside Philadelphia. Effective immediately, the community — which offers independent living, assisted living and memory care residences — will be known as Revelle King of Prussia. Legend will also operate community. This brings the Wichita, Kansas-based company’s portfolio to a total of 65 owned and/or operated communities in Florida, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Amenities at Revelle King of Prussia include a fitness …
GREELEY, Colo. — Ascent Living Communities will serve as the operations and management provider for High Plains Crossing, a 52-unit memory care community located in Greeley, on behalf of the ownership. Ascent plans to implement renovations at the property, which was originally opened in 2018. Plans include updated flooring; new furniture, fixtures and equipment; and reimagined lobby space. Renovations are scheduled for completion this spring, with residents remaining in their apartments throughout the process. Founded in 2008, Ascent’s portfolio comprises more than 750 senior living units.
When it comes to operational performance, a bifurcation has emerged within the seniors housing industry, observes Tom Grape, CEO of Waltham, Massachusetts-based Benchmark Senior Living. Established, well-capitalized operators with strong teams in place are hitting their marks while many smaller, less established ones are struggling financially. Grape’s insights came during a Dec. 12 webinar titled “2025 Seniors Housing Outlook: Investment, Valuations & Capital.” Seniors Housing Business hosted the hour-long online event, which was sponsored by CBRE. Benchmark, Grape’s company, ranked No. 31 on the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) list of the 50 largest …
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