Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

In this episode of Bridge the Gap, BTG Ambassador and FSLA Board Member Damon Thomas, Senior VP of Operations at Providence Senior Living, joins the show. Damon shares practical insights on smooth senior living operations, leadership evolution, and the importance of culture in smaller, regional organizations. From his “daily alignment” meetings to managing the ever-present “top ten” list, Damon reveals how consistency and intentionality build thriving communities.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

This week, we’re sitting down with Kelly Arduino and Brandon Christopherson of Wipfli, a leading accounting and consulting firm, to discuss growth strategies and the latest market updates. Together, they unpack how today’s market forces like tariffs, interest rates, and tax reforms are influencing M&A in senior living.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

Senior housing is evolving, and data is leading the way. In this episode, Arick Morton and Kyle Gardner of NIC MAP Vision join the show to unpack the most pressing trends shaping senior living, from record-high demand and limited supply to how AI and analytics are transforming investment and operational strategies. Discover how NIC MAP’s newest innovation, Rate Intelligence, is empowering operators and investors with transparent, building-level data and insights never before available in the industry.

This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference 2025.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

Finding the right senior living community can be overwhelming for families and challenging for operators. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, returning guest David Hopkins, owner of Assisted Living Locators, shares how his placement services approach connects seniors with communities that truly fit their needs, builds trust between families and operators, and streamlines the decision-making process.

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This episode was recorded at the 2025 FSLA conference.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Bryce Robinson, Regional Vice President at Agewell Solvere Living, comes to the table to explore the critical role regional leaders play in senior living communities. Bryce shares his career journey, insights on managing multiple communities, and how he bridges the gap between corporate strategy and frontline teams. Also, hear advice for young aspiring industry leaders who are seeking more opportunities.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas welcome Jaime Ojeda of Eldermark, and Shawn Lane of LivTech for a conversation about the evolving role of technology in senior living. They share why communities don’t just need technology, they need trusted partners who listen, build collaboratively, and stay committed long-term. Plus, a 30-year legacy of innovation at Eldermark is merging with LivTech’s vision of real-time healthcare transformation across residential, physician, home health, and hospice settings.

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Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

From hospice nurse to Chief Nursing Officer, Erin Shadbolt, CEO of Ascension Living, discusses the importance of helping families understand the benefits of moving into senior living prior to a health need. Erin shares her unique journey from nurse and hospice caregiver to senior living executive, and the surprising lessons she’s learned along the way.

From bridging gaps in the healthcare continuum to reshaping the perception of senior living, Erin offers candid insights on why community living is a life-giving alternative to isolation.

This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference 2025

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George Netscher, Founder and CEO of SafelyYou, dives into the launch of SafelyYou Halo™, the all-in-one AI operational platform that’s transforming care in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.

As the senior living industry faces growing demand, rising acuity levels, and severe staffing shortages, operators are being asked to do more with less, while improving outcomes for residents and ensuring financial sustainability. George outlines what we're hearing from operators on the front lines, the critical challenges they're facing, and how SafelyYou Halo is engineered to meet this moment.

SafelyYou Halo™ combines:

• AI-powered fall detection
• eCall and virtual check-ins
• Ambient care and staffing insights

Tune in to learn how SafelyYou Halo helps operators:

• Reduce early move-outs and extend the length of stay
• Keep residents safer and healthier
• Boost NOI through smarter, proactive care

This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference.

Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.

Produced by Solinity Marketing.

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Meet the Hosts:

Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

Tune in to catch returning guest, Evan Friedkin, of Roobrik by Aline, to explore how integrated technology is transforming the way senior living communities connect with prospective residents and families. Evan shares how the merger of Roobrik and Aline continues to help sales teams have better, more meaningful conversations while reducing the time it takes to convert leads.

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Meet the Hosts:

Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

Collaboration inspires innovation, and when operators like Matt Rezkalla, Managing Director at Agemark Senior Living, join industry leaders at the NHI Symposium, there are plenty of new ideas to come. Hear his story of breaking into the industry and why he chooses to stay and innovate on this episode of Bridge the Gap.

This episode was recorded at the NHI Music City Symposium. 

Hear Agemark’s Michael Pittore on Ep. 381.

Produced by Solinity Marketing.

Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.

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Meet the Hosts:

Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. 

Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.