4:30-5:30 p.m

127-C. Refresh and Expand Your Independent Living Offerings

Enhancing the independent living options on your campus could help keep your organization competitive in today's market. This session will show you how. The chief administrative officer of a multi-site organization will discuss how their organization is diversifying its independent living offerings to include standalone ranch homes, duplexes, converted loft residences, and conventional apartments. An architect will review design trends and considerations for various price points. A financing expert will outline how to model and evaluate different independent living options. Whether you're facing low occupancy in older inventory or exploring new options to meet growing demand, you'll leave this session with fresh ideas for strategic campus planning.

• Jennifer Sodo, Senior Living Market Leader, Eppstein Uhen Architects — Milwaukee, WI, US
• Sarah Malchow, Chief Administrative Officer, Cedar Community — West Bend, WI, US
• Lynn Daly, Executive Vice President, HJ Sims — Fairfield, CT, United States