LeadingAge Minnesota’s retiring chief, Gayle Kvenvold, shares insights gleaned over a 52-year career and discusses how the industry has changed, what’s in store for the future, lessons from the...
On-site care, data and Dr. Bill Thomas: Lifesprk’s CEO talks about the company’s $30 million tech...
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2021
Minneapolis-based Lifesprk recently acquired 35 Tealwood Senior Living communities, bringing them under Lifesprk Senior Living. Lifesprk CEO Joel Theisen recently shared with McKnight’s Senior Living...
Exclusive interview: CLC CEO discusses how the senior living industry needs to change
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2021
Jill Vitale-Aussem became president and CEO of Christian Living Communities in November after almost three years at The Eden Alternative, where she held the same titles. But she previously had spent approximately...
COVID-19 payoff: More tech innovation
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 18, 2020
Dina Capek, health services director at Royal Oaks, a Sun City, AZ, retirement community with independent living, assisted living and memory care, recently spoke with McKnight’s Senior Living about how...
Granger Cobb Institute Director Nancy Swanger, PhD, discusses building bridges to the future
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2023
Nancy Swanger, PhD, is the founding director of the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living and an associate professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management in the Carson College of Business...
Portfolio addition requires pandemic pivot
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 17, 2020
Jayne Sallerson, chief operating officer and partner at Naperville, IL-based Charter Senior Living, recently spoke with McKnight’s Senior Living about what it’s like to add a community to a management...
LCS transforms pandemic response to culture, operational changes
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2020
Des Moines, IA-based LCS, No. 2 on the American Seniors Housing Association and Argentum lists of largest senior living operators for 2020, is rolling out its new EverSafe 360° program this week. Rick...
Healthcare, real estate and the Stanley Cup
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2019
Debra A. Cafaro, chairman and CEO of real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. recently spent a few minutes answering questions for McKnight’s Senior Living about the middle market, sustainability and...
Ohio Living CEO: Why it is vital to innovate, grow and appreciate employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2022
As Westerville, OH-based Ohio Living celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, President and CEO Larry Gumina recently spent a few minutes with McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers talking...
From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.