Austin Montgomery

Aegis Living has appointed a new CEO, Dirk Burghartz, who plans to focus on hospitality-led operations and technology updates.

Senior living providers focus on healthspan to add life to years

Walker & Dunlop reports senior living acquisitions rose 44% in 2026

Discovery Senior Living acquires Sunshine Retirement Living, expanding to 420 communities

Senior living providers are energized about growth looking ahead to 2027, but that growth hinges on the people who work in their communities.

Chiara Communities Foundation acquires Capri Communities, a senior living operator with 43 properties.

Discovery Senior Living is acquiring Sunshine Retirement Living communities and management of the company’s 33 communities, with opportunity to now grow in the Pacific Northwest.

Senior living M&A market sees record activity despite rate volatility

Alliance Residential Company announced plans to expand Holden, the company’s senior housing brand, with the target of $3 billion in development of active adult, independent living, assisted living and memory care communities, according to a news release.

Technology company Sunbound announced the acquisition of Richter Healthcare Consultants to expand the company’s AI-powered revenue operating system for senior living providers.

Charter Senior Living CEO Keven Bennema expects growth after a defining year

Senior living providers plan cautious 6-9% rental rate increases in 2027

Eight senior living operators support executive directors with new training and hiring strategies.

Kauhale Health recently announced the acquisition and planned redevelopment of a senior living community in Bluffton, South Carolina, according to a news release.

Executive directors need soft skills and hospitality focus to succeed

Senior living investment conditions favorable due to high demand and limited supply

Rising resident acuity and staffing capabilities remain important factors shaping senior living operations in 2026, and some feel the industry is unprepared for the incoming demand cycle.

Most senior living operators believe that having a good company culture can mean the difference between success and failure.

Aspenwood, Kendal Corp, and Viva Senior Living adapt staffing strategies

Senior living occupancy and rent growth do not always translate to higher margins

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription In 2026, senior living development isn’t dead, but it is hibernating. In the second quarter of 2026, construction starts remained low a

Senior living nonprofits use dynamic pricing models with 80% using multiple factors.

Senior living provider HumanGood advocates for innovation and strategic partnerships to address long-term operational challenges and improve care delivery across its multi-location system.

Major operators including Brookdale and Atria are shifting focus toward operational efficiency and cost-cutting as high demand and limited new development tighten the senior living market.