ANNISTON, Ala. — Phoenix Senior Living has assumed management of Autumn Cove Assisted Living, located in Anniston, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta. Phoenix Senior Living, founded in 2014, is a privately held senior living operator with over 30 communities throughout the southeast. Autumn Cove Assisted Living will add to the growing Alabama senior living holdings by Phoenix.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — SilverPoint Senior Living has partnered with Titan Development to assume operations of Élan Corpus Christi, a 113-unit luxury senior living community located in Corpus Christi. “Élan Corpus Christi is an absolutely beautiful community that reflects the amazing coastline setting of Corpus Christi,” says Shawn Corzine, CEO at SilverPoint Senior Living.
FRISCO, Texas — SilverPoint Senior Living has formed a new partnership with La Fontaine Memory Care under which SilvrePoint will manage La Fontaine of Frisco in Frisco, a suburb of Dallas. “As SilverPoint is continuing to grow, we want to be strategic as we add to the portfolio of communities we manage. We truly connected on a personal level with the ownership group and both agreed that SilverPoint can add value to the La Fontaine community,” says Shawn Corzine, CEO at SilverPoint. “Paramount Healthcare’s expertise has historically focused on individuals …
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Athem Memory Care has named Theresa Bigalk as executive director of Cascade Creek, a new Anthem Memory Care community scheduled to open this summer in Rochester. She will oversee all daily operations and care at the community. Bigalk most recently was operations manager for Jaybird Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her two decades of experience also include serving as a senior living operations executive and director of social services throughout Minnesota. Bigalk received a bachelor’s degree in social work degree from Winona State University.
Technology can replace some functions in senior living, but not human connection. By Serena Lipton, JLL Valuation & Advisory Services “The COVID-19 crisis has created a tremendous opportunity for the industry to evolve into a new set of realities. More than ever, innovative, resident- and cost-centric technology solutions are front and center.” — Mel Gamzon, principal, Senior Housing Global Advisors Without a doubt, advancement in technology has quickly become one of the most relevant trends in the seniors housing industry. Adapting to these trends is crucial for companies that want …
Regional operator keeps it in the family. By Jeff Shaw It’s rare to encounter a company whose name is fitting on several levels, but that’s exactly the case with Generations LLC, an Oregon-based owner and operator. For starters, the name reflects the elder generation that occupies its communities. Secondly, the company also believes in implementing multigenerational experiences for its residents, such as onsite daycare and amenity spaces open to the public. Thirdly, it is also a family-owned company, featuring multiple generations of founder Wendell White’s family. That family tree includes …
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Arrow Senior Living, a St. Charles-based operator, has announced 21 promotions in 2021, growing in nearly every department and expanding its executive leadership team. Among those shifting to more senior roles are six executive-level promotions. Cassie Tweten has been appointed as Arrow’s chief sales officer. She joined Arrow in 2010 and has been an integral part of developing and executing sales strategies throughout her tenure. Justin Ladd was named vice president of operations. Under his new title, Ladd will lead Arrow’s team of regional directors and …
On June 15, Seniors Housing Business hosted the webinar “HVAC and Seniors Housing — Reduce Costs and Achieve Value in Senior Living Properties.” Panelists took a deep dive into the benefits of HVAC systems, particularly variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, and how they can be implemented in seniors housing communities to save energy and money. Tune in to hear panelists discuss the following topics and more: How are modern construction, decarbonization techniques and rising energy costs driving the popularity of VRF technology? How do the features of HVAC systems affect building …
By Sarah Daniels Planning ahead is never easy, but in the world of senior living construction, acquisitions and renovations, it makes everything that follows easier — and often more cost effective in the long term. The need to future-proof seniors housing has taken on new significance in the face of COVID-19 and will continue to be a priority to help prospective and current residents feel safe physically, mentally and emotionally. With seniors housing occupancy rates down, creating a strong, upfront plan for long-term goals incorporating trends in design, wellness and technology …
MOUNT VERNON, SHORELINE, LAKEWOOD and VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) will take over operations of four skilled nursing facilites in Washington. The owner, CareTrust REIT Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRE), is transferring the operations from Five Oaks Healthcare. The four facilities are: Mira Vista Care Center, a 94-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Vernon; Shoreline Health and Rehabilitation, a 114-bed skilled nursing facility in Shoreline; The Oaks at Lakewood, an 80-bed skilled nursing facility in Lakewood; and The Oaks at Timberline, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility in Vancouver. …
