Omega Healthcare Investors on Friday announced the acquisition of a technology company to help residents at its seniors living and care tenants stay connected with their families through digital devices.
The Hunt Valley, MD-based real estate investment trust bought Quincy, MA-based Connected Living for an undisclosed amount. The tech company has 30 employees and is backed by more than $15 million, according to an article Friday in the Baltimore Business Journal.
Connected Living offers a mobile tech platform that integrates services for senior living providers — including mobile apps, in-room television systems, resident engagement platforms and video communication setups — to help residents connect with family and friends. The platform has proven especially helpful for residents and staff members amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Omega CEO Taylor Pickett said in a statement.
“Human connection and engagement have always been key elements of effective resident care, and the pandemic has reinforced their importance,” he said. “Through Connected Living, we look forward to helping senior care centers connect residents with staff, family and friends to provide an enhanced experience for everyone.”
Omega’s current portfolio includes 949 senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities across 40 states and the United Kingdom. The firm’s global reach is what most interested Connected Living CEO Sarah Hoit, who will now serve on Omega’s management team.
“The opportunity, at this critical moment in time, to have the additional strength and global reach to make a meaningful impact together is our common vision,” Hoit said.
