Tracey Walker

2 weeks ago | efamagazine.com | Anne DiNardo |Tracey Walker

Environment for Aging magazine is launching the Next Wave Awards to celebrate the rising stars in senior living design—professionals who have fewer than 10 years of experience in the field and are already driving meaningful change. This program is open to emerging industry professionals, including architects, interior designers, engineers, construction professionals, researchers, academics, and other professionals directly involved in the design of a senior living environment.

2 weeks ago | efamagazine.com | Robert McCune |Tracey Walker

Evanshire Senior Living LLC (Ceres, Calif.) received city government approval to build a new 4-story assisted living senior community in Ceres, Calif., according to The Ceres Courier. On a 2-acre site, the project will house 81 units in a building design inspired by the French Colonial architecture of the neighboring Evanshire Mansion, which was built in 1902 and now is an events center with a park and gardens. Read about innovations in senior living design here.

3 weeks ago | efamagazine.com | Robert McCune |Tracey Walker

Avendelle Assisted Living (Raleigh, N.C.) is planning to build a new assisted living senior community in Pittsburgh, according to a news release. The provider is partnering with AWK Development (Turtle Creek, Pa.) on a community that will accommodate 15-16 residents in a home-like setting within a residential neighborhood. It will be Avendelle’s largest community to date and is scheduled to open in early 2026.

3 weeks ago | efamagazine.com | Robert McCune |Tracey Walker

Cedarhurst Senior Living (St. Louis) has opened Cedarhurst of Wentzville, a new senior living community in Wentzville, Mo., according to a news release. The community houses 65 independent living units, 47 assisted living units, and a 21-unit memory care neighborhood. Amenities include a movie theater, restaurant-style meals, landscaped courtyards, and an outdoor pickleball court. Read more news about Cedarhurst Senior Living here.

3 weeks ago | efamagazine.com | Robert McCune |Tracey Walker

Senior living provider Charter Senior Living (Naperville, Ill.) has taken over management of the former Landings of Genesee Valley and is rebranding the community as Charter Senior Living of Stepping Stone Falls in Flint, Mich., according to a news release. The rebranding will include a new program and amenities focused on the company’s signature life-enrichment and elevated dining programs. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay options.