Understaffing is driving force behind lawsuits against senior living communities, legal experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
Broken promises about service and care levels, attributed to “grossly understaffed” at senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, are the driving force behind a surge in class-action...
Senior living operators adopt reopening strategies that include testing, oversight
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2020
As states and senior living communities are reopening again in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meridian Senior Living is employing a medical director and implementing testing as part of its reopening...
US News Best Senior Living program grows to recognize 1,703 communities in third year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2024
US News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings program continues to grow, recognizing 1,703 senior living communities with top marks in its third year.
Aegis CEO Dwayne Clark: Growth is both art and science
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2020
Dwayne Clark founded Aegis Living in 1997 after a career including positions at Sunrise Senior Living and Leisure Care. The company’s first community opened in 1998, and today, the Bellevue, WA-based...
With growth plans brewing, Aegis Living looks to former Starbucks executive to fill president’s role
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2019
Aegis Living has hired former Starbucks executive Kris Engskov to serve as the company’s new president as it percolates growth plans to meet an expected increase in demand from baby boomers.
Aegis Living marks 20 years with big plans for the future
Aug 03, 2017
Aegis Living is marking its 20-year anniversary this summer with a new headquarters, a forecast of physical and financial growth, and new recognition from Glassdoor.
Aegis Living gambles on uncommon perk to foster employee loyalty
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
Eight employees of Aegis Living are going to be especially happy Wednesday afternoon. That’s the day their Redmond, WA-based employer is announcing the winners of its Dream Big Lottery. Last year’s...
Aegis Living, SLR recognized for achieving elevated memory care standards
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two assisted living and memory care providers have earned certifications for meeting elevated standards of care for people living with dementia.
Aegis, Blue Moon launch second joint venture to acquire 10-community, $350M senior living portfolio from...
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 13, 2021
Aegis Living and senior housing private equity investor Blue Moon Capital Partners entered a second joint venture Tuesday with the acquisition of 10 communities across California, Washington and Nevada...
New Aegis Living community pilots wellness program, incorporates nature into design
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 20, 2021
Aegis Living’s newest assisted living and memory care community opens today in Bellevue, WA, with a design that incorporates components of nature and with the pilot-testing of a wellness program for...