Senior Lifestyle

What Senior Lifestyle does

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is a privately held, family-owned senior living operator headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1985. The company operates more than 80 owned-and-operated senior living communities across 20+ U.S. states, employing between 5,001 and 10,000 people, and delivering a full continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Embrace Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Stays, and Affordable Senior Housing under sub-brands such as Senior Suites, Addington Place, and The Sheridan. Service delivery is organized around five "Signature Experiences" (Empower, Enjoy, Explore, Enhance, Excel) and proprietary memory-care programs including Essence aromatherapy, Thymeless garden-to-table, Melody music therapy, Bookmarks reading, Snapshots family connection, and Spark Brain Health University, supplemented by the Walk With Me transition program delivered in partnership with AGE-u-cate. The business model is a recurring monthly subscription: residents pay bundled monthly rent covering housing, chef-prepared dining, housekeeping, transportation, programming, and (at higher care levels) personal care, medication management, and clinical services, with disclosed 2023 average starting rates of $2,000 (IL), $4,200 (AL), and $5,800 (MC). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through community tours, website lead capture, a community-finder tool, a lifestyle quiz, and on-site sales counselors, supported by content marketing, SEO, and a veterans resources hub; the company has no public APIs, no app, and no disclosed AI capabilities. Ownership is concentrated among board members and senior executives, with no external private equity or venture capital identified; February 2026 marked the company's first disclosed portfolio recapitalization with institutional capital partners covering North Shore Place (IL) and The Sheridan at Eastside (GA).

Name

Senior Lifestyle

Legal name

Senior Lifestyle Corporation

Website

https://seniorlifestyle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is a family-owned, privately held senior living operator running 80+ communities across 20+ U.S. states, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term stays, and affordable housing on a recurring monthly subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury / High-End Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Active Adult (55+) Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAD), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Memory care programs
• Skilled nursing care
• Independent living communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Monthly Rent: Monthly rent payments from residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Affordable Housing communities. Pricing varies by care level, location, and amenities. Most expenses including dining, housekeeping, and activities are bundled into monthly rent.
2. Short-Term Stay Fees: Revenue from temporary stays for respite care, post-surgical recovery, or trial periods. Guests pay for the duration of their stay with access to all community amenities and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Senior Lifestyle operates over 80 senior living communities across 20+ U.S. states, delivering residential care and hospitality services across six care levels: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Embrace Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Stays, and Affordable Senior Housing. Residents pay monthly rent that bundles housing, dining, housekeeping, transportation, programming, and (where applicable) personal or medical care. The company also licenses branded sub-communities including Senior Suites, Addington Place, and The Sheridan.

Product overview

Senior Lifestyle operates a portfolio of over 80 senior living communities across 20+ states as a family-owned company since 1985. The company offers a spectrum of living options categorized by level of care: Independent Living (maintenance-free apartments with dining and activities), Assisted Living (daily personal support with medication management), Embrace Memory Care (specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care with signature programs including Essence aromatherapy, Thymeless gardening, Melody music, and Brain Health University), Skilled Nursing (24/7 medical care and rehabilitation), Short-Term Stay (temporary recovery and respite care), and Affordable Senior Housing. The portfolio includes branded sub-communities such as Senior Suites (Chicago-area affordable housing), Addington Place, The Sheridan, The Addison, and Aspired Living. Across all communities, residents experience the five Signature Experiences: Empower (health and wellness), Enjoy (restaurant-style dining), Explore (programming and events), Enhance (concierge hospitality), and Excel (compassionate care team). The company also operates award-winning programs including Walk With Me (memory care transition support) and Brain Health University (cognitive engagement).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Embrace Memory Care: Award-winning Memory Care program for residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss, using residents' senses and long-term recall to enable bright pockets of connection, choice, and fulfillment.
• Walk With Me
• Brain Health University

Products and services

• Independent Living Senior apartments offering maintenance-free living with chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, fitness programs, and social activities for active seniors who want community living without daily chores.
• Assisted Living Daily support with personal care including bathing, dressing, medication management, and health services, combined with restaurant-style dining and engaging community events for seniors needing extra assistance.
• Embrace Memory Care Specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care program featuring signature programs including Wellness (Essence aromatherapy), Enrichment (Thymeless garden-to-table), Creativity (Melody music and Bookmarks reading), Connection (Snapshots photos), and Challenge (Spark Brain Health University) designed to nurture seniors and support caregivers.
• Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 24/7 medical care and rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, orthopedic recovery, wound care, and cardiopulmonary therapy for seniors recovering from surgery, illness, or managing chronic conditions.
• Short-Term Stay Temporary stays offering personalized support, restaurant-style dining, and full access to amenities for recovery after illness or surgery, caregiver respite, or trial visits before making a permanent move.
• Affordable Senior Housing Independent living at reduced cost with private apartments, housekeeping, transportation, and emergency response, designed to make senior living accessible to seniors with limited financial resources.
• Senior Suites (Sub-Brand) Independent living communities in Chicago-area neighborhoods offering affordable senior housing with social atmospheres and engaging programming in community settings.
• Addington Place (Sub-Brand) Assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay communities primarily located in Georgia, Michigan, and Florida offering personalized support services.
• The Sheridan (Sub-Brand) Multi-level care communities offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays in Illinois and Georgia with comprehensive senior living services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average starting rates: $2,000 IL, $4,200 AL, $5,800 Memory Care (2023 data)

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ElderLife FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElderLife Financial partners with Senior Lifestyle to help seniors and families navigate the financial aspects of senior living. They provide flexible funding solutions and bridge the gap between selling a home and moving into a community. ElderLife guides families through the financial planning process and offers resources to understand payment options.
• LivNow Relocation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLivNow specializes in simplifying the downsizing and moving process for seniors relocating to Senior Lifestyle communities. They handle planning, packing, and coordinating every detail to make transitions efficient, organized, and worry-free for residents and families.
• Patriot AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatriot Angels supports veterans and their families through the VA benefits application process. Their expertise helps simplify applications and improve approval chances for Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits that can help cover senior living costs.
• AGE-u-catecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGE-u-cate provides evidence-informed, innovative dementia education that helps caregivers build empathy and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. Senior Lifestyle's Skilled Nursing Embark Directors collaborate with AGE-u-cate to earn Compassionate Touch Certification, a research-based approach combining skilled touch and communication for meaningful comfort and emotional connection.
• The Work NumberminorOthersEmployment verification service used by Senior Lifestyle for employee verification purposes (Code 102143).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atria Senior Living: Operates a national portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, including affordable housing. Closely comparable to Senior Lifestyle's continuum model, geographic spread, and DTC marketing approach.
• Sunrise Senior Living: National senior living operator with a strong reputation in assisted living and memory care. Comparable in continuum-of-care positioning and quality-service branding, and competes for similar residents in many of the same U.S. markets.
• Aegis Living: West Coast-focused senior living operator with assisted living and memory care communities, including specialized dementia programming. Comparable in service mix and emphasis on differentiated memory care programs.
• Enlivant: Operates assisted living and memory care communities across the U.S., with a focus on personalized resident care. Comparable to Senior Lifestyle in assisted living and memory care service lines and resident demographic.
• Life Care Services (LCS): Operator and third-party manager of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and senior living communities nationwide. Highly comparable to Senior Lifestyle's full-continuum, age-in-place model and serves overlapping senior demographics.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: Operator of upscale senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with proprietary wellness and cognitive programs. Closely comparable to Senior Lifestyle's signature programming approach (Embrace Memory Care, Brain Health University).
• Five Star Senior Living: Operates independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the U.S., with a strong rehabilitation and skilled nursing component. Directly comparable to Senior Lifestyle's service mix and multi-state footprint.
• Brookdale Senior Living: The largest U.S. senior living operator, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care across hundreds of communities. Directly comparable to Senior Lifestyle in service mix and target demographic, with greater scale and public-market capital access.
• Holiday Retirement: Largest provider of independent senior living in the U.S., operating hundreds of communities. Comparable to Senior Lifestyle's Independent Living service line and active senior demographic, though narrower in care-level mix.

Broad incumbents

• National HealthCare Corporation: Operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and home health programs, primarily in the Southeast. Overlaps with Senior Lifestyle's skilled nursing and assisted living service lines but is more clinically focused and publicly traded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/slcchicago
• Facebookfacebook.com/79174831908
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senior-lifestyle-corporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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