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Following the acquisition of Validus Senior Living in early May, Distinctive Living is continuing to grow its senior living portfolio by seeking new management agreements and capital partners. This is coupled with the company's active development pipeline, which includes new construction, renovations and additions to existing communities.

This episode is sponsored by Unlock Health. In the latest installment of Transform, Senior Housing News speaks with Brandon Edwards, CEO, Unlock Health, to discuss his team's response to the current marketing and growth needs in today's rapidly evolving senior living landscape.

The conversation highlights Unlock Health's role as a growth platform rather than just a marketing agency, emphasizing its strategic importance in addressing challenges faced by senior living marketers today, and the need for new strategies to engage audiences effectively.

In this episode of Transform, hear from senior living industry veteran Jason Kohler. As Executive Vice President, Senior Living, Kohler currently leads the senior living division for Beztak, including the firm's All Seasons brand. Learn how Beztak plans to grow its senior living platform in 2024 with scheduled renovations to multiple communities along with plans for a new build project.

Denver, Colorado-based senior living operator ONELIFE Senior Living recently completed a merger bringing in Ally Senior Living to create a 19-community owner and third-party management company. In 2024, ONELIFE will continue to deepen integration between organizations, while looking outwardly for acquisition opportunities. Tune in to this episode of TRANSFORM to hear more about the plans from CEO Dan Williams.

Lasell Village, located in the Boston area, continues to innovate in fostering intergenerational connections with its university-based senior living model.

In this episode of the Senior Housing News TRANSFORM podcast, learn how the unique continuing care retirement community is building on its legacy as a pioneer of university partnerships with senior living, including by pursuing an ambitious renovation project while expanding programming opportunities for residents.

Avendelle Assisted Living is preparing for explosive growth through its franchise model in the coming year. COO Bill Bunting says this expansion will solidify Avendelle’s footprint in South Carolina and prepare the company for growth outside the state.

Learn more about the company’s growth plans and how Avendelle is leveraging the franchise model in this episode of Transform.

Goodwin Living is looking to improve employee retention efforts while finding ways to grow senior living and care offerings. And to grow, CEO Rob Liebreich says Goodwin Living must return to basics on operations to improve its business model.

Learn more about the organization's plans for future growth, includes expanded memory care services through its StrongerMemory program and greater home health offerings to extend the company’s reach, in this episode of Transform.

The Brea, California-based senior living management company operates communities across four western states, with future plans including potential new development, acquisition and joint venture growth. Insight Living continues to seek growth while aiming to transform its operating model with actionable data-driven insights. To achieve operational success, Principal Bryan Ziebart believes the company's path forward will be paved by artificial intelligence and data-intensive solutions for operations.

1031 Crowdfunding is in the midst of a push into senior living investment, with an overall goal to have $1 billion in assets under management in two years, and $5 billion in five years, with senior living accounting for 40% of that value. Amid a buyers’ market with cap rates attractive in assisted living and memory care, 1031 Crowdfunding is bringing a unique approach to asset management to senior living.

Arun Paul, Founder and CEO of Priya Living by Senior Housing News