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SFCS Architects Celebrates 105 Years as Senior Living Enters Largest Modernization Cycle in Decades

January 12, 2026

National architecture and design firm marks milestone as operators accelerate renovation of aging campuses to meet new expectations for wellness, independence and connection

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Rolling Green Village Breaks Ground on Transformative Campus Expansion

January 8, 2026

How Rolling Green Village’s transformative campus expansion in Greenville, SC is setting new standards for senior living communities with innovative design, enhanced amenities, and strategic partnerships.

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Designing With Dignity: How Direct Collaboration Transforms Senior Living

June 25, 2025

Virginia Tech students create dignity-centered products for older adults by exploring inventive solutions through empathy-driven design.

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Reimagining Senior Living Through Artificial Intelligence

May 29, 2025

Discover how AI and innovative technologies are transforming senior living through personalized care, ambient intelligence, and human-centered design.

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Breathe in New Life: Revitalizing Senior Living Communities through Renovation

May 5, 2025

Discover why renovating senior living communities often outpaces new construction in cost, sustainability, and resident satisfaction. Learn practical, high-impact renovation ideas to revitalize your spaces while preserving community culture and financial health.

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Forge Resilient Communities: Strategies for Growth and Community Longevity

April 28, 2025

Learn expert-backed senior living growth strategies—build financial resilience, secure buy-in, and master plan for evolving markets.

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Meaningful Connection: How to Out Care the Competition in Senior Living

March 19, 2025

Transform staff retention and community differentiation through meaningful connection and conversation techniques. Discover practical strategies to foster team connection, reduce turnover, and create distinctive resident experiences that competitors can't replicate. Immediate application for healthcare and aging services leaders.

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By Design 40: Weaving the Past, Present, and Future of Senior Living

February 20, 2025

By Design 40 united leading minds to explore four decades of senior living design evolution. This milestone conference bridged the industry's past with its current state while continuing to look toward future-forward care solutions, unveiling transformative strategies for creating vibrant, purposeful residential communities.

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Exploring the Future of Senior Living Design: The SFCS Commitment to Research and Innovation

January 27, 2025

At SFCS, we are committed to shaping the future of senior living communities through thoughtful design, evidence-based research, and collaboration with key industry partners. In 2024, we took significant strides in advancing our understanding of what truly enhances the quality of life for older adults by engaging in two major research initiatives. We are excited to build upon these research efforts and initiate new studies as we move into 2025. Our partnerships with the ICAA, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), and SAGE will allow us to expand our exploration of innovative solutions that address the unique needs of senior living communities.

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Bridging the Past, Transforming the Present, and Defining the Future of Senior Living

December 19, 2024

The "By Design 2025" conference will offer senior living leaders a strategic blueprint for navigating the industry's evolving landscape, focusing on enhancing care delivery and meeting the growing expectations of today's older adults. Experts will share insights on the industry's evolution, innovative technologies, wellness models, and the latest research to help transform senior living communities for future generations.

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Whitepapers

Design for Healthy Living

Creating healthy environments for the future.

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DESIGNING BEYOND COVID-19

Incorporating an infection control design strategy.

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BEING WELL

A Quick Mental and Physical Wellness Tool Kit

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SENIOR LIVING NURSING FACILITIES: PREPARING FOR COVID-19 POSITIVE RESIDENTS

Innovative and successful infection control design strategies.

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