
MatrixCare CTO: How operators are building true connected technology
Over the past year, senior living providers have added more technology across clinical care, operations, workforce, finance, resident engagement and other areas.
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Over the past year, senior living providers have added more technology across clinical care, operations, workforce, finance, resident engagement and other areas.
Demand and growth in the next 18 to 36 months could amount to “crazy” conditions for Blake Management Group – in a good way, according to COO Scott Hames.

Smaller operators might have less total revenue than their larger peers, but that doesn’t mean they are at a disadvantage compared to them.
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.
Senior living operators boost margins through healthspan and staffing efforts
Senior housing transaction and investment activity is surging in Canadian markets while occupancy climbs.
Priority Life Care and its capital partner Almanac announced the acquisition of seven senior living communities across Pennsylvania.
Senior Living Residences gains new capital partner RiverGlade Capital for growth.

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

Arrow Senior Living partners with Arizona State University to improve operations

Aspenwood, Kendal Corp, and Viva Senior Living adapt staffing strategies
Senior living industry must support LGBTQ+ residents and workers as demand rises

When the team at Claiborne Senior Living sought to standardize purchasing processes, they turned to one of the most trusted names in business — and now one of the most trusted names for senior living operators:
Senior Living Residences has partnered with RiverGlade Capital, a private equity firm focused on healthcare and healthcare adjacent sectors.
Five senior living operators share top revenue mistakes to avoid in 2026
Senior living occupancy and rent growth do not always translate to higher margins
National Senior Communities, The Evangelical Lutheran Society and Presbyterian Homes & Services are again the top-three largest senior living non-profits in the U.S.

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
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Life Plan Communities are being pushed to think less like a collection of service lines and more like one connected community.
Dockerty Health Care Services expands into Wisconsin with 12 campuses.

When it comes to marketing strategies, some senior living operators are leading with the stomach.
Senior living nonprofits use dynamic pricing models with 80% using multiple factors.
In less than a month, Covenant Living will have a new president.