Senior Lifestyle
Senior Lifestyle, founded in 1985 as a family-owned business headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has grown from its first lakefront community to become one of the nation's leading senior living providers. Operating more than 130 communities across 20+ states from coast to coast, Senior Lifestyle serves nearly 10,000 residents as the 10th largest senior living provider in the United States, with annual revenues reaching $1 billion. The company functions as an owner, operator, and developer of senior living communities, offering services across all market segments from luxury to affordable.
The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Their award-winning "embrace" Memory Care program stands as a cornerstone of their offerings, built on five key principles: Wellness, Enrichment, Challenge, Connection, and Creativity. This research-driven program features specialized initiatives such as Bookmarks (reading support), Essence (multi-sensory experiences), Snapshots (emotional wellness for residents and families), Spark (cognitive stimulation and social engagement), and Thymeless (a garden-to-table dining program). Each component is designed to provide person-centered care that focuses on the individual rather than the disease, ensuring dignity and overall well-being in a supportive environment.
Senior Lifestyle's operational philosophy is guided by their HEART values: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork. These core values shape every aspect of their approach to serving residents and supporting team members. The company's commitment extends beyond traditional care models, emphasizing connection and inclusion throughout their communities. Their person-centered approach ensures that daily life is filled with joy and serenity, with personalized experiences tailored to each resident's unique needs, preferences, and abilities.
As a pioneer in the senior living industry for nearly four decades, Senior Lifestyle continues to innovate and expand while maintaining its family-owned heritage and commitment to quality care. Their comprehensive wellness approach addresses mind, body, and soul through coordinated programs that promote cognitive stimulation, social engagement, and meaningful moments. This dedication to excellence across luxury, moderate, and affordable segments demonstrates Senior Lifestyle's mission to provide exceptional senior living experiences that enhance quality of life for all residents, regardless of their care needs or economic circumstances.