EDITOR'S LETTER
PRESIDENT & CEO James Balda
jbalda@argentum.org
Making an Investment in Strategy
A recent Argentum survey shows the most signifi cant challenge for the industry cited by respondents is one we all recognize: workforce issues. As a result, an overwhelming number of respondents—91 percent—said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees in 2019. This theme was echoed by executives leading several of this year's largest provider companies. Providing staff recognition and reinforcing a culture of “calling,” as one executive put it, are part of a larger strategy to tackle an
increasingly challenging labor market.
The growing need for care and services for a burgeoning population of aging Americans is indisputable, however, and senior living providers are still engaged in strategic growth and development opportunities to serve that demand. In this issue of Senior Living Executive, The Investment Issue, we reveal the annual largest providers in senior living, based on company reporting (p.6). This year, we have collected and shared data for the largest 125 providers, while calling out the biggest players across assisted living, independent living, memory care, and CCRC operations. New this year, we also provide a list of the largest not-for-profi t companies. We also take a look at the critical need for capital planning strategies—How can companies prioritize capex investments? What might trigger a need for a project? How is the ROI from such projects measured (p.26)? The role of an executive director is substantial in this process—with boots on the ground, they provide invaluable insight into what is needed, when, and why. One ever-changing, but critical community investment priority is improving technology (p.42). Tech infrastructure gaps within senior living can be substantial, and community leaders need to consider how best to invest in technology that meets the needs of residents, staff , and visitors—sometimes a tall order. Other topics covered in this issue include the cost of workforce turnover (p.50), considering quality in acquisitions (p.48), and investing in energy-effi cient infrastructure (p.54), among others.
In the last issue of 2018, we’ll introduce those companies and communities going above and beyond in the realm of building architecture and community design with a highlight of the 2018 Senior Living by Design award winners.
– Jessica McKay Editor
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Maribeth Bersani
mbersani@argentum.org
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Gina Mamone
gmamone@argentum.org
VP, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT John Schulte
jschulte@argentum.org
VP, MARKETING Jaclyn Vann
jvann@argentum.org
VP, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Brent Weil
bweil@argentum.org
VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Brad Williams
bwilliams@argentum.org
VP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Paul Williams
pwilliams@argentum.org
DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Neil Cohen
ncohen@argentum.org
DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS Ellen Drudy
edrudy@argentum.org
DIRECTOR, MEMBER SERVICES & DATA Kari Horesky
khoresky@argentum.org
OFFICE MANAGER/ EXEC. ASSISTANT Rosa Montgomery
rmontgomery@argentum.org
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION MANAGER Robert Oliveri
roliveri@argentum.org
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Kayla McAlindin
kmcalindin@argentum.org
ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Tiff any Crawford
tcrawford@argentum.org
STAFF ACCOUNTANT Olivia Wilson
owilson@argentum.org
EDITORIAL EDITOR
Jessica McKay
jmckay@argentum.org
SENIOR MANAGER, PROGRAMS & RESEARCH Sharon Cohen
scohen@argentum.org
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER Vatrice Chestnut
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ART DIRECTOR Rose Thai
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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR OF SALES Katherine Madison
kmadison@argentum.org
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Maura Artman
martman@argentum.org
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