The essence of technology is to create efficiencies. And in senior housing, that is no different. Whether that means enhancing the physical and social well-being of residents, or simplifying one’s daily processes and operations, technology plays an undisputed role in distinguishing providers from their peers in the midst of an increasingly competitive marketplace. But technology [Read More]
A growing number of senior living residents are seeing opportunities to further their careers or pursue new passions in their later years. In fact, while 65 has traditionally been the magic age for retirement, the majority of Baby Boomers today plan to work past the age of 65. Of those still working, more expect to retire [Read More]
In the sea of innovative senior living models and designs comes a new approach not yet explored in many communities. And this recently released approach aims to blow up traditional assisted living and memory care floor plans. Assisted Living 2.0, released by Wisconsin-based IRIS Design & Development LLC, is a design and operating model for [Read More]
Above photo and design by Pi Architects The workout selfie: emblematic of a culture that has been swept away by the fitness craze. And as the rest of the world becomes more in tune with this way of life, so too has senior living. But providers are reinventing the way “wellness” is perceived in the [Read More]
While “main street” models are emerging as central design components in senior living, one provider is taking the concept to a whole new level by launching a 30- to 40-year project that will eventually blur the lines entirely between its retirement community and the surrounding town. Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, an Ohio-based nonprofit senior living [Read More]
Better. Faster. Stronger. That’s what the senior living industry’s evolving partnership with health care providers demands of post-acute resident care. But some in the post-acute space are going a step further and establishing relationships with patients before they ever head to the operating room. And it’s working to bring new prospective residents in the door [Read More]
It’s one thing to say you are a leader in senior living. It’s another thing to prove it. That’s what Chris Keysor, CEO of Atlanta-based CCRC Lenbrook, says after his continuing care retirement community (CCRC) received top marks from industry surveyors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded Lenbrook a five-star quality rating — [Read More]
Advocates of the Green House model have long touted the benefits of reinventing the dated, institutionalized skilled nursing facility (SNF) of the 20th century, and they continue to make their case for how this concept better positions senior living providers for success in an increasingly competitive industry. There are currently about 15,000 institutional nursing homes, [Read More]
It’s often said that if you want to gain some perspective on how a person lives his or her life, you should take a walk in their “shoes.” And though I’ve probably heard this saying too many times to count, only recently do I appreciate its lesson in empathy, particularly when trying to fathom the [Read More]
Senior living providers in the current operating environment are looking for competitive edge. Many know the secret lies in hospital readmissions, but few have mastered the challenge. Some operators, such as Sunrise Senior Living, have piloted programs like Sunrise’s Road Home Program, which focus on joining forces with hospitals to reduce readmissions. And they’re seeing [Read More]