Smith Senior Liv­ing

What Smith Senior Liv­ing does

Smith Senior Living is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating two Life Plan Communities in the Chicago metropolitan area: Smith Village in Chicago's historic Beverly neighborhood (since 1924) and Smith Crossing in Orland Park (opened 2004). Together, the two campuses serve more than 500 residents across a full continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-term Rehabilitation, and they employ more than 500 clinical, dietary, and administrative staff.

The underlying technology stack consists of standard senior-living infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. This includes an integrated Electronic Medical Records system with interoperability for sharing patient information across healthcare providers, and state-of-the-art fitness centers equipped with HUR exercise hardware that automatically adjusts workout routines to wristbands worn by residents. The flagship recent product is Greenleaf Rehab, a 45,222-square-foot, two-story rehabilitation facility at Smith Crossing with 46 private short-term stay suites, supported by an EFA Design Showcase Award.

The business model is built on recurring resident care fees across the five care levels, supplemented by charitable contributions and the Emilie's Fund endowment, which was seeded by a 1929 $1.75 million estate gift from Emilie Smith and now distributes approximately $2 million per year to subsidize residents who outlive their resources. As a not-for-profit, all surplus is reinvested into the communities. Sales and resident acquisition operate through direct outreach at each campus, with executive directors managing admissions and tours, and community-led referral channels including residents' councils, multigenerational programs with local schools, and veteran outreach. Quality differentiation rests on CARF accreditation (held by less than 10% of Life Plan Communities globally), CMS Five-Star ratings at both communities, and U.S. News & World Report ranking Smith Crossing in the top 13% of more than 15,000 U.S. senior living communities.

Name

Smith Senior Liv­ing

Legal name

Washington and Jane Smith Home

Website

https://smithseniorliving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smith Senior Living is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating two Life Plan Communities — Smith Village in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park — serving more than 500 seniors across independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Market-Rate Independent Living (Private Pay) Communities (HLADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury/Resort-Style Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAC)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Memory care services
• Skilled nursing care
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Resident Care Fees: Fees collected from residents for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. As a not-for-profit organization, revenue is reinvested directly into communities.
2. Emilie's Fund (Endowment): Well-managed endowment that provides approximately $2 million annually to assist residents who outlive their resources. Majority of funding comes from endowment coupled with donations and fundraisers.
3. Donations and Planned Giving: Charitable contributions including endowment gifts, planned giving, and memorial and tribute gifts. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Smith Senior Living operates two Life Plan Communities—Smith Village in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park—delivering a full continuum of senior care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the company reinvests revenue into its communities and supplements resident care through Emilie's Fund, an endowment providing financial security for residents who outlive their resources.

Product overview

Smith Senior Living operates two Life Plan Communities—Smith Village in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park—offering a full spectrum of senior living services from independent living to skilled nursing care. The organization follows the Smith Smart care philosophy, providing security, stability, and quality through CARF-accredited communities. Key services include Greenleaf Rehab (short-term rehabilitation), memory care, and Emilie's Fund (benevolent care support). As a not-for-profit organization, revenue is reinvested directly into the communities rather than distributed to investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emilie's Fund: A well-managed endowment established to help ensure ongoing care for residents who outlive their resources, funded by Emilie Smith's original $1.75 million estate gift in 1929.

Products and services

• Smith Village Five-star rated, nationally accredited Life Plan Community located in Chicago's historic Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care to seniors.
• Smith Crossing Nationally accredited Life Plan Community nestled in the Orland Park community on a 32-acre campus home to more than 250 residents, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and short-term rehabilitation.
• Greenleaf Rehab at Smith Crossing State-of-the-art rehabilitation facility at Smith Crossing providing short-term stay rehabilitation services in a hospitality-inspired setting, with 46 private suites and a modern rehab gym.
• Emilie's Fund Well-managed endowment that helps fund care for residents of Smith Crossing and Smith Village who outlive their resources, providing approximately $2 million each year to cover these expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 13% ranking nationally among 15,000+ rehab centers and senior living communities (U.S. News & World Report)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Road Home Program at Rush University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Smith Village residents partner with St. Cajetan School students to create artwork, gift bags, and recorded greetings for veterans in the Road Home Program's mental health programs. The multigenerational Valentine's for Vets initiative brightens the lives of 33 veterans annually.
• St. Cajetan SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Students at St. Cajetan School teamed up with Smith Village residents to create artwork, fill gift baskets, and record sing-along greetings for veterans. The multigenerational program brings together seniors and students for community service.
• Orland Park Village OfficialsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Orland Park village officials participated in the grand opening celebration of Greenleaf Rehab at Smith Crossing, indicating collaborative relationship with local government for senior care services in the growing Will County area.
• WalgreensminorOthers · 1 September 2020Walgreens administered the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to approximately 400 residents and employees at Smith Crossing in January 2021.
• Chicago High School for Agricultural SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Ten culinary students organized an annual Thanksgiving feast for 300 seniors in Chicago's Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods, with guidance from Diego Burgos, executive chef at Smith Village. Students carved 17 turkeys and assembled individually packed meals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator (~640 communities) offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Comparable continuum-of-care model and customer base, though national scale dwarfs Smith Senior Living's two-campus footprint.
• Atria Senior Living: Major U.S. senior living operator with ~200+ communities across the U.S., offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable customer demographic and service mix; larger footprint and broader capital access than Smith.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Established senior living operator offering assisted living, memory care, independent living, and skilled nursing across ~270 communities. Comparable continuum-of-care positioning and similar emphasis on hospitality-inspired resident experience.
• Trilogy Health Services: Regional senior living and skilled nursing operator in the Midwest with multiple campuses offering assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Comparable service mix and regional Midwest focus.

Direct peers

• HumanGood: Large non-profit Life Plan Community operator serving ~14,000 residents across multiple states. Highly comparable as a not-for-profit CCRC operator with a similar mission-driven, benevolent-care-driven model and CARF-accredited quality positioning.
• Covenant Living Communities & Services: Non-profit CCRC operator with communities across the U.S. offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Comparable not-for-profit structure, faith-based heritage, and benevolent-care commitment similar to Smith Senior Living.
• Senior Lifestyle: Chicago-based senior living operator with a strong Midwest presence. Comparable regional scale, similar continuum-of-care services, and direct geographic overlap in the Chicago market where Smith Senior Living operates.
• Asbury Communities: Non-profit CCRC operator serving multiple states with independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Comparable not-for-profit structure, benevolent care model, and CARF-accredited quality positioning.
• Presbyterian Senior Living: Non-profit senior living provider operating multiple CCRCs and senior living communities across multiple states. Similar mission-driven, benevolent-care model and comparable mid-sized regional scale.

Others

• Life Care Services: Largest CCRC management company in the U.S. (manages ~140 communities). Comparable Life Plan Community expertise; not a direct operating competitor but could be relevant as a potential management partner or benchmark for CCRC operating standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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