Silver Living is a privately held, expert reviewer of senior living communities based in
New York City
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, New York. The company provides in-depth research on senior housing and elder care providers to seniors and their families. The company reviews
assisted living
An assisted living residence or assisted living facility (ALF) is a housing facility for people with disabilities or for adults who cannot or who choose not to live independently. The term is popular in the United States, but the setting is s ...
communities,
independent living
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communities, retirement communities, independent senior apartments, and
continuing care retirement communities
A continuing care retirement community (CCRC), sometimes known as a life plan community, is a type of retirement community in the U.S. where a continuum of aging care needs—from independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care—c ...
.
The company's experts gather extensive information on each community including:
* State inspection and complaint reports
* The company's own mystery shoppers
* Interviews with current residents at each community
* Transparent pricing for each room type, care level, medication level, and miscellaneous fees (move-in fees, cable fees, pet fees)
The company's photographers photograph each community "to offer a realistic portrayal of what accommodations and facilities looks like."
Silver Living has been credited with transforming the sales experience for senior living communities by increasing all-around transparency, as well as publishing detailed pricing for each senior living community.
Related links
Silver Living website
References
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Companies based in New York City
Housing for the elderly in the United States