The Knolls of Oxford

What The Knolls of Oxford does

The Knolls of Oxford is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC) operating on an 84-acre campus in Oxford, Ohio, founded in 2000. It delivers four integrated levels of care — Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (the "Journey" neighborhood opened in 2024 with 12 private apartments), and Skilled Nursing — to roughly 76-year-old independent-living residents on average, with clinical operations supported by a 9:1 patient-to-staff ratio and approximately 12% readmission rates. The community holds CMS Five-Star quality ratings and is owned by Maple Knoll Communities, Inc., a Cincinnati-based nonprofit with a 175+ year operating history that serves more than 33,000 individuals across its system. The Knolls of Oxford is also a member of the BHI Senior Living network and maintains a renewed five-year intergenerational affiliation with Miami University (signed November 2024), embedding academic programming into daily resident life.

The business model combines upfront entrance fees (structured under a declining-refund plan) with recurring monthly service fees and a one-time $500 application fee. A parent-level Future Care Fund provides benevolent-care coverage for residents who exhaust their personal resources, reinforcing the non-eviction value proposition typical of nonprofit CCRCs. Timothy A. McGowan serves as President. The community participates in a network of ten BHI-member CCRCs spanning multiple states, enabling shared operational benchmarking. Leadership and clinical staffing scale to 51-100 employees on the Oxford campus, with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

The Knolls of Oxford

Legal name

The Knolls of Oxford

Website

https://knollsofoxford.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Knolls of Oxford is a nonprofit Life Plan Community on an 84-acre Oxford, Ohio campus, owned by Maple Knoll Communities, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing to area seniors, with a Miami University intergenerational affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living within CCRC Campuses (IL Component) (HLADAAAF), General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA), Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees: One-time lump sum payments made when residents move into the community. Under the Traditional Declining Refund Plan, 10% is retained by the community upon payment while the remaining 90% amortizes over 48 months. Any unamortized portion is refunded at the end of the resident's stay. For residents who relocate to higher levels of care internally, the Monthly Service Fee is applied from the remaining unamortized portion until depleted.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Ongoing monthly fees that cover the cost of services, amenities, utilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and access to community facilities. These fees vary by level of care and accommodation type, providing recurring revenue for the nonprofit organization.
3. Healthcare Services: Revenue generated from skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services. This includes therapy services (physical, occupational, speech) provided through the Healthcare Pavilion partnership with Concept Rehab. Outpatient therapy is typically covered by major insurance plans and Medicare Part B.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Knolls of Oxford is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) that provides a full continuum of senior living and healthcare services on a single 84-acre campus in Oxford, Ohio. Offerings include independent living villas, assisted living apartments, memory care (The Journey program), and skilled nursing and rehabilitation at the Healthcare Pavilion, allowing residents to transition between care levels without leaving the community.

Product overview

The Knolls of Oxford is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior living and healthcare services on a single 84-acre campus in Oxford, Ohio. The core platform is the Life Plan Community model, which provides a full continuum of care including Independent Living (villas ranging from 1,783 to 2,603 sq. ft.), Assisted Living (one- and two-bedroom apartments), Memory Care under The Journey program (12 private apartments), and Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation services. Residents can transition between care levels without leaving the campus, with priority access to higher levels of care. The community is affiliated with Miami University and operates under BHI Senior Living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Journey: Memory support program for individuals living with dementia, providing compassionate care and empowering experiences.

Products and services

• Independent Living Maintenance-free villa living for active seniors aged 62+, featuring single-level homes ranging from 1,783 to 2,603 sq. ft. with two or three bedrooms, attached garages, housekeeping, utilities, scheduled transportation, and access to the full continuum of care.
• Assisted Living Personalized care and support for seniors needing assistance with daily activities, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments with 24/7 nursing staff, emergency response systems, assistance with dressing, bathing, medication management, and three chef-prepared meals daily.
• Memory Care (The Journey) Assisted Living Memory Care program providing specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Features 12 private apartments in a secure, supportive environment with personalized care, specialized programming, life enrichment, and family-style dining.
• Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Healthcare Pavilion offering 24/7 skilled nursing care including private room accommodations, long- and short-term care, medication management, rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), and memory support in partnership with Concept Rehab.
• Life Plan Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community offering a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all on one campus, allowing residents to age in place with priority access to higher levels of care as needs evolve.

Quantifiable outcome

• Staffing levels maintained at 9:1 patient-to-staff ratio, above state requirements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miami UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Formal 5-year affiliation agreement renewed in November 2024 through 2029. Partnership creates meaningful intergenerational connections between Miami University students and Knolls residents. Residents enjoy access to educational programs through the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), university lectures, arts, athletics, cultural events, and alumni programs. Students gain hands-on experience through programs like the First Gen Program connecting first-generation students with first-generation Knolls residents. Miami Men Glee Club performances and cheerleading appearances at community events.
• BHI Senior LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHI Senior Living is a nonprofit organization with over a century of service supporting senior living communities across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The Knolls of Oxford is part of the BHI network, which provides financial strength, consistent quality standards, shared expertise, and ongoing investment in programs and services. BHI is guided by a mission to enhance quality of life for older adults in secure, supportive environments.
• Concept RehabcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Concept Rehab provides The Knolls of Oxford Healthcare Pavilion with a comprehensive rehabilitation team including physicians, therapists, dietitians, and social workers. The partnership delivers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services for residents recovering from stroke, joint replacement, neurological issues, and other conditions.
• Ohio Living Home Health & HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing home health and hospice services as part of Maple Knoll Communities' comprehensive senior service offerings across Ohio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Erickson Senior Living: Manages large-scale continuing care retirement communities with university-affiliated campuses (e.g., near college campuses), offering a full continuum of care; the most directly comparable peer to The Knolls of Oxford in terms of CCRC + university town model.
• Benchmark Senior Living: Regional New England-based senior living provider offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with comparable resident profile and service mix to The Knolls of Oxford, though in a different geography.
• Atria Senior Living: Operates a large portfolio of senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with comparable service offerings and resident profile to The Knolls of Oxford.
• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: Nonprofit operator of continuing care retirement communities primarily across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, offering a similar CCRC continuum-of-care model with entrance fee structure to The Knolls of Oxford.
• Sunrise Senior Living: National senior living provider operating independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with a similar continuum-of-care approach to The Knolls of Oxford, though Sunrise is larger and primarily for-profit.
• Sonata Senior Living: Operates assisted living and memory care communities with a similar resident profile and service emphasis; comparable to The Knolls of Oxford at the smaller, community-focused end of the senior living market.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across hundreds of communities; directly comparable to The Knolls of Oxford in product mix, though it operates as a for-profit at much larger scale and lacks a single-campus university-affiliation model.
• Five Star Senior Living: Operates senior living communities including independent living, assisted living, and memory care across the U.S., with a comparable continuum-of-care approach; larger and more geographically diverse than The Knolls of Oxford.
• Life Care Services: Leading CCRC management company providing operations, marketing, and consulting to continuing care retirement communities across the U.S.; comparable to The Knolls of Oxford in service scope and target resident profile, with much greater scale.

Regional players

• Ohio Living: Largest nonprofit provider of senior living and aging services in Ohio, operating multiple communities across the state; a direct geographic and operating model peer to The Knolls of Oxford, and notably a partner of Maple Knoll Communities for home health and hospice services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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