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Category: Community Building

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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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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5 Things to Consider When Designing a Senior Living Community

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As the number of seniors continues to grow, so does the need for attractive and safe living communities that offer access to amenities such as healthcare services, recreational activities, and a strong sense of community. This presents an incredible opportunity for senior community designers and developers to create engaging living spaces tailored to older adults.  […]

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How to Make a Site Development Plan for Senior Living

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Creating a site development plan for a senior living community requires a great deal of research, planning, and foresight to ensure that the project is successful. However, with the right approach, it can be a rewarding experience that will benefit both you and your community.  Whether you’re just starting a senior living community or redeveloping […]

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Commercial Real Estate & Inflation: Senior Living as an Investment

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Investing in senior living is a long-term venture that offers an opportunity for growth, stability, and security. The senior living industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years due to the aging population and the need for quality care, making it an ideal commercial real estate investment. Senior living as an investment offers an opportunity […]

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How to Design an Active Aging Community

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As the population ages, active aging is a concept that has become increasingly important. The Word Health Organization defines active aging as the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security to enhance the quality of life for older adults.  One way to support active aging is by designing communities that tailor to the […]

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Types of Senior Living Communities

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When it comes to senior living communities, there are several options available. So which types of services are typically offered by different communities? Assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are the three primary types of senior living communities.  These all provide benefits, and the staff in each community are trained to meet each resident’s […]

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How to Start a Senior Living Community

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Creating a thriving senior living community is an ambitious and rewarding endeavor requiring comprehensive planning and industry knowledge.  Anyone can start an extraordinary living community that caters to the needs of local seniors by considering certain considerations, such as conceptual design, market analysis, and development management. In this post, we’ll discuss how to start a […]

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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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