America’s aging population is transforming all aspects of healthcare, including senior housing. You’ve likely noticed new senior housing popping up in your neighborhood, maybe even new Aegis Living communities! That’s because senior living operators are preparing for what’s known as the ‘silver tsunami.’ By 2050, seniors 65+ will outnumber children younger than 15, and a projected 13.8 million people will be living with Alzheimer’s disease—seven million of those 80 and older.
Like many other senior housing operators, Aegis Living is growing to accommodate the rising senior population. To meet the growing need for care in the coming years, we are developing seven new buildings in the Greater Seattle area, and one in San Rafael, CA. Our newest community, Aegis Living Mercer Island, opens July 2019.
Brian Palmore, our senior development manager, shares our healthy growth plan, and how we innovate in senior housing. In fact, you should notice a difference the moment you walk in the door!
BP: We like to stay ahead of the curve, taking lesson’s we’ve learned in previous communities, implementing new technologies, and researching new developments in assisted living. Some of our achievements come from merging luxury hospitality with service necessities. It pushes us to innovate the way we design so that our buildings are customized to provide for various levels of needed care, from light assisted living to memory care, while also creating beautiful experiences each day.
For example, our upcoming South Lake Union building will be built in accordance with the Living Building Challenge. It incorporates green building practices and initiates massive reductions in consumption. Since green-living is important to many in the communities we’re in, we’re excited to offer a green solution.
BP: Our buildings are themed to support a variety of different lifestyles. Some people are attracted to the grand hotel-like buildings. Other’s like a cozier community that has a country cottage or bed and breakfast feel.
The themes are very community specific. Architecturally, the buildings are designed to fit the surrounding neighborhood. The interior amenities are like other communities, but their décor will vary depending on the theme of the building. While some assisted living communities directly reflect the immediate area, such as the Pacific Northwest lodge décor at Mercer Island, some generate from a feeling our founder’s trying to evoke. The two communities that opened last summer were inspired by Italy—Aegis Living Ravenna is a nod to the Ravenna Opera House and a ‘Roman Holiday.’ West Seattle draws inspiration from a nautically themed hotel in Capri. Though the themes can vary, they always feel warm and homey.
BP: There’s a vetting process when choosing our locations. We look to see if the area is experiencing growth or if there’s a population of seniors who might age into needing care. We have a lot of residents who have lived in their neighborhoods for decades and don’t want to leave. Our goal is to find locations where there’s a growing need for senior services that would enable people to stay in the neighborhoods they love.
BP: More growth, especially in California. We have a significant brand presence in our markets, but we’d like to increase our footprint in our California clusters. Our customers are continuously asking us when we’re planning on building in their neighborhoods, and we’re always looking at ways to meet that growing need.
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Our newest community, Aegis Living Mercer Island, opens July 20th, with a Grand Opening celebration from 1:00-4:00 pm. Please join us if you’re in the area!
If you’re interested in learning more about our upcoming communities, visit our website, or follow us on Facebook to get real-time updates about new developments.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.