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Juniper Communities Hires Rikki Goldenberg as Catalyst Innovation/Implementation Specialist

by Jeff Shaw January 9, 2024

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Juniper Communities, a Bloomfield-based owner/operator, has hired Rikki Goldenberg as Catalyst innovation and implementation specialist. In this newly created position, Goldenberg will play a pivotal role in advancing Juniper’s Catalyst program by spearheading innovation and overseeing its effective implementation. Catalyst is a signature program of Juniper, designed to integrate all resident services under one platform. “Rikki has proven to be an exceptional leader in the healthcare industry, launching programs for startups to complex healthcare organizations,” says Lynn Katzmann, CEO and founder of Juniper. “Her competencies in innovation …

January 9, 2024

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Seniors Housing Tech Company K4Connect Names Mike Weller as CEO

by Jeff Shaw December 1, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. — K4Connect, a Raleigh-based provider of enterprise technologies for the senior living industry, has appointed Mike Weller as CEO. Weller assumes this role after serving as chief operating officer of K4Connect, and will oversee the company’s growth strategy and continued development of its FusionOS integration and data platform. K4Connect’s co-founder and former CEO, Scott Moody, will continue to work closely with Weller through the transition and will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. “Over the past decade, Jonathan Gould and I embarked on a journey …

December 1, 2023

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It’s Time for Providers, Aggregators to Come Together

by Jeff Shaw November 27, 2023

By Stephen Anderson Let’s say the quiet part out loud: providers and aggregators just aren’t friends. In theory, the relationship between aggregator and provider is mutually beneficial, funneling prospective families right to the doorstep of communities that have spaces to fill. It’s a common and attractive route to growth that’s been proven to work in countless industries. From travel to real estate to insurance, marketplaces for high-value, experiential products exist for a very simple reason: They make the discovery process easier for consumers. A recent Seniorly study revealed that almost …

November 27, 2023

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In-Room Monitoring Technology Can Improve Medical Outcomes, Staff Morale

by Jeff Shaw October 24, 2023

Data on occupancy and expenses plays an invaluable role in helping operators understand their business. Still, that data often has a sizable blind spot inside the resident rooms. That gap in knowledge was the topic of a webinar held Oct. 17, titled “Inside the Resident Room: In-Unit Data Helps Seniors Housing Operators Improve Safety & Increase Profitability.” Monitoring company EyeWatch LIVE sponsored the Seniors Housing Business webinar. The panel of industry experts included Joshua Freitas, chief research officer, CERTUS Senior Living; Susan Coppola, founder and CEO, Benessere Health Advisory; Jesse English of …

October 24, 2023

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Webinar — Inside the Resident Room: In-Unit Data Helps Seniors Housing Operators Improve Safety & Increase Profitability

by Sarah Daniels October 23, 2023

The Oct. 17 webinar “Inside the Resident Room: In-Unit Data Helps Seniors Housing OperatorsImprove Safety & Increase Profitability“ focused on how resident room data can help seniors housing operators improve patient outcomes and reduce operating costs. During this brief, one-hour discussion, seniors housing industry experts talked about some of the most challenging and important topics facing the world of senior living: staffing crises, ballooning costs, data gathering tactics and increasing resident safety while maintaining their privacy. Listen in to learn more about senior living technology and its role in fall prevention, …

October 23, 2023

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SilverAssist Acquires Oasis Senior Advisors in Third-Party Services Merger

by Jeff Shaw October 17, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — SilverAssist, a New York-based provider of senior care resources and solutions, has acquired Oasis Senior Advisors, a national franchise network spanning over 130 locations across the United States. The strategic move was in response to the growing need for comprehensive and personalized senior care solutions in a rapidly aging society, according to SilverAssist. SilverAssist is a comprehensive senior assistance platform, connecting seniors and their families with trustworthy information, expert guidance and quality services to simplify senior life.Founded in 2014 by Tim Evankovich, Oasis Senior Advisors provides …

October 17, 2023

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Referral Service ZNest.com Acquires Odom Senior Care, Hires Lamar Odom as Chief Creative Officer

by Jeff Shaw October 12, 2023

LAS VEGAS — ZNest.com, a Las Vegas-based seniors housing referral platform. has acquired Odom Senior Care, which was launched by two-time NBA champion and former reality TV star Lamar Odom earlier this year to provide referral services for senior care. As part of the deal, Odom will assume the position of chief creative officer at ZNest.com. Odom embarked on a mission to demystify the complex world of senior living and care after recognizing the challenges families face when searching for quality, affordable care solutions. Inspired by Odom’s 96-year-old grandmother, Odom …

October 12, 2023

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Lifespace Communities Hires Swapna Tavtum as Vice President of Data, Analytics

by Jeff Shaw October 12, 2023

DALLAS — Lifespace Communities, a Dallas-based operator, has hired Swapna Tavtum as vice president of data and analytics. Tavtum will oversee all data and analytics, leading the organization in harnessing and serving up data as business intelligence to support Lifespace in making informed decisions, improve operations, achieve strategic objectives and find revenue-generating opportunities. Tavtum has over 17 years of experience leading digital transformations that improve operations and grow revenue through advanced analytics strategies. She has led large digital transformation projects for organizations like Starbucks, PVH, Southeastern Grocers and Rent-A-Center, and …

October 12, 2023

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The Top Five Strategies for Building, Retaining a Strong Clinical Team

by Sarah Daniels October 5, 2023

Call it the ripple effect. A great clinical team produces positive resident outcomes. Positive outcomes lead to satisfied residents and families, which leads to a good reputation in the wider community. That leads to more referrals, higher occupancies and organizational success. “Clinical outcomes are at the forefront of everything we do,” says Rob Moore, director of strategy and portfolio management at MatrixCare, a provider of senior living software solutions. “It is critical to maintain focus on outcomes.” The best way to ensure good resident outcomes? Give the clinical team a …

October 5, 2023

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Webinar: The Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing Automation for Seniors Housing

by Sarah Daniels October 2, 2023

The Sept. 28 webinar “The Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing Automation for Seniors Housing“ focused on how growing occupancy at properties can effectively counter the headwinds the industry is currently facing. Automation can make for smart and effective marketing, but what are the best practices when it comes to streamlining and messaging? Tune in to learn how repetitive (and often manual) tasks can be overhauled by an overall strategy that automates marketing at a scale that’s both appropriate and human. Learn about particular industry challenges, seniors housing industry trends and how …

October 2, 2023

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