Opening a new senior living community can present many unique challenges, but in my 25-plus years of experience, I have found that two actions are crucial.
Senior living marketing agency Attane abruptly closes, a victim of industry’s slow pandemic rebound
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2023
Kansas City, MO, senior living marketing agency Attane on Monday unexpectedly announced its immediate closure, an apparent victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news leaves approximately 100 employees looking...
A Place for Mom is sold to new investors
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2017
A Place for Mom is being sold to technology investment firm Silver Lake and global growth equity firm General Atlantic by its current investor, growth private equity firm Warburg Pincus, the companies...
Dealmaker’s Handbook 2020
Oct 20, 2020
The 2020 Dealmaker’s Handbook.
U.S. News launches ‘Best Senior Living’ program
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 07, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has launched a “Best Senior Living” initiative with the goal of releasing inaugural listings for consumers in the first quarter of 2022. The program will cover individual...
Senior living providers missing opportunities to get paid for everything they offer, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
As senior living residents decline in acuity and need more services and care, it’s more important than ever for providers to be aware of the full-package value of their amenities and services so they...
Sinceri CEO discusses rebranding, the future, and the importance of listening to employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
Sinceri Senior Living CEO Chris Belford shares insights as JEA changes its name to Sinceri and the industry looks beyond the pandemic.
Meadowood rebrands, drops ‘senior living’ from name
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 01, 2023
Meadowood, a continuing care retirement / life plan community in Worcester Township, PA, has rebranded, dropping “senior living” from its name, logo and signage, the provider announced Monday.
Operator imports insights into some of senior living industry’s biggest challenges
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2018
A Wisconsin senior living operator is reaching beyond U.S. borders for fresh ideas of how to tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges, from rehospitalizations to human resources management to...
Crisis communication: Senior living sector’s challenges are in the early stage
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Tim O'Brien
Sep 08, 2020
The pandemic has really sunk the industry’s reputation, and it’s going to take a lot to revive it. These PR strategies can be used to increase business and attract employees.