Leaders of Bickford Senior Living, Merrill Gardens and New Perspective agree: the senior living industry is in need of “transformational change” in the years to come. Looking across the senior living industry today, they see many opportunities for change, from solving workforce challenges to finding new and better ways to care for residents amid the challenges of the pandemic. And
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Senior Living is Still Searching for Answers to Worker Shortage, Says C-Suite Panel at Argentum Conference
MINNEAPOLIS — The worker shortage situation in seniors housing has improved marginally in recent months, but remains a “crisis,” said Tana Gall, president of Seattle-based Merrill Gardens, an owner-operator with a portfolio of 72 communities across 20 states. The veteran executive urged the industry to leave no stone unturned in its quest to find new employees, but discouraged the practice
New Perspective Expands Presence in Illinois

Long Grove senior living community is the latest property to be added to the company’s portfolio Minnesota-based New Perspective is on its way to meeting a goal of helping 10,000 seniors to Live Life on Purpose by 2025. The company’s Purpose First Partners venture with Boldt Capital continues to expand with the newest addition to the portfolio in Chicagoland. Formerly
New, Vibrant Senior Living Community Opens its Doors in Danville, Indiana

Woodland Terrace of Danville provides older adults with a new outlook on life MINNETONKA, Minn., Jan 18, 2022 — Woodland Terrace of Danville, a 164-unit senior living community in Danville, Indiana, is now welcoming residents into its new state-of-the-art building. “Woodland Terrace of Danville brings a new style in senior living to this quaint Indianapolis suburb,” said New Perspective CEO Ryan Novaczyk. “Our fabulous campus, along with local amenities like
New Perspective Expands to Indiana

Three new senior living communities add to a growing portfolio MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 10, 2021 — For more than 20 years, New Perspective has helped older adults Live Life on Purpose® across the Midwest. Now, the company is proud to announce its continued growth and arrival into Indiana with Purpose First Partners, a venture between New Perspective and Boldt Capital. The transaction consists of three
Innovative Senior Living Community in Arden Hills Breaks Ground

The 146-unit building will include top-notch amenities to help older adults thrive MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 13, 2021—For more than 20 years, New Perspective has helped older adults across the Midwest Live Life on Purpose®. A new 192,000-square-foot community in Arden Hills, Minn. will provide opportunities for more older adults to experience this way of life. The new community will provide memory care, assisted
Welcoming Island Shores to the New Perspective family
We take great pride in announcing that Island Shores, a bustling community located in Neenah, Wisconsin, has joined the New Perspective family of senior living communities. Offering independent and assisted living with waterside views, Island Shores is already helping older adults live life on purpose with amenities including a fitness center, raised gardens, and connected Riverwalk. Under the new name of New Perspective
New Perspective Donates Masks to Family Clinics in Kenya
New Perspective teamed up with Minneapolis-based HealthStore Foundation to provide face masks for family clinics throughout Kenya and broader Africa. HealthStore Foundation operates Child and Family Wellness (CFW) Clinics, which not only provide accessible medical treatment in rural areas, but also training and support to run successful clinics and provide stable jobs for local community members. Mary Sitaka, a nurse
Dr. Odom on the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Odom – Benefits of the Vaccine from New Perspective on Vimeo. Learn more about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine from our friend and partner, Dr. John Odom. Dr. Odom founded Odom Health & Wellness in 2006 to help people live life to their fullest potential. He has been practicing medicine in the Twin Cities for over 20 years
Voices United Winner is…
Click on the image above to see who won the $500 Prize Drawing for submitting an “I’m getting the vaccine because..” selfie. Thanks again to everyone who submitted a video!

























