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Benefits of Building an Assisted Living Community with Distinctive Development

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Assisted living communities are more than just a place for seniors to live—they represent a holistic approach to elder care that enhances quality of life for residents and their families. Building an assisted living community with Distinctive Development can benefit future residents, their families, and caregivers. Plus, you benefit from 360-degree consulting and operational expertise […]

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Distinctive Living Welcomes Esden as EVP/COO; Draghiceanu now CIO

From Senior Housing News FREEHOLD, NJ — Distinctive Living, a national senior living management and development company, has announced in a press release the appointment of Shelley Esden as executive vice president and chief operating officer, as current COO George Draghiceanu moves into the chief investment officer role. Esden brings a wealth of industry experience including […]

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What Is a Lease up Property? How to Generate Leads for a New Assisted Living Community

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Imagine opening the doors to a brand-new assisted living community, a place where seniors can enjoy a high quality of life with all the amenities they deserve. Picture spacious rooms, beautifully landscaped gardens, activity centers, and gourmet dining options all designed to make residents feel at home. However, there’s a catch—filling those rooms and generating […]

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What is Residential Assisted Living and How to Invest

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As the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow, the demand for quality senior housing has surged. One of the most lucrative sectors within this field is residential assisted living. Residential assisted living provides housing and personalized care services to seniors who need help with daily activities but also want to […]

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Is a Nursing Home Profitable?

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Investing in your future is always an excellent idea. But when it comes to the senior living industry, you’re not just investing in your own portfolio; you’re investing in improving the lives of everyone who walks through your door. Whether you’re building your own community, investing in someone else’s, or considering designing your own community, […]

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What to Know About Investing In Retirement Communities

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Retirement communities offer the potential for large returns on investments due to the rising demand for senior living in America. Getting involved in senior living is a great way to diversify your real estate investment portfolio and provide a steady stream of income. However, success in this industry is not guaranteed based on the potential […]

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How to Start a Residential Assisted Living Business

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Senior living facilities have become a valuable industry to invest in due to the growing demand for senior care. Starting your own residential assisted living business begins by outlining your vision to establish a business plan, gathering the registration and licensing, developing your services and amenities, building your team, and marketing. Our goal at Distinctive […]

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Stabilized Operations

Most senior living investors aren’t in the managing business, and that’s why they come to Distinctive Living. Our performance management system can help you set a consistent foundation, provide guidelines and oversight, and effectively support your improvement initiatives.

When you choose Distinctive Developments, our experts can help manage your entire property, while mitigating risk and maximizing efficiency.

Our goal is to ensure that both clients and residents are happy, and we do this by helping you think differently about your organizational goals from concept to keys.

Our Projects

Burtonsville, MD

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Winslow TWP, NJ

  • Active Senior Living

Brownsburg, IN

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Sanders Ferry, TN

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Clearwater, FL

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Indian Harbour

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Eustis, FL

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Why Invest in Senior Living?

Over recent years, there has been astonishing growth in the U.S. senior population, driving demand for senior housing. The percentage of older adults is continuously growing, with over 54.1 million Americans being 65 years or older. Now, baby boomers are pushing the envelope like no other generation before, creating a powerful investment opportunity. 

In the last decade, senior living has been the number one performing commercial real estate sector, and has continued to be profitable through several market collapses. As an investor, you can earn a significant return on investment while also providing a much-needed resource to the market. With senior living, you can expect an annualized rate of return of 13%-21%. 

Don’t sit out this amazing opportunity. Our senior living development experts are here to help you achieve success.

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“Creating a path to success is what we do. We’re here to help you with every step of your senior living venture–from concept to keys.”

Our company offers the solutions you need to build a successful senior living community. We’re here to assist you every step of the way.

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