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    Distinctive Living in the News

    We are not just participants in the senior living industry; we are actively shaping its future. See where our leadership and strategic insights are making headlines.

    September 29, 2026
    • In The News

    Distinctive Living Appoints Dayton Wheeler as Senior Vice President of Investments, Asset Management, and Business Intelligence

    FREEHOLD, NJ — September 28, 2026 — Distinctive Living, has welcomed Dayton Wheeler, MBA, to its leadership team as Senior Vice President of Investments, Asset Management, and Business Intelligence.

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    September 10, 2026
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    Brookdale, Atria, Sondia, and Other Senior Living Operators Adapt to the Industry’s Supply and Demand Imbalance

    Senior living operators have entered a new era of little growth and narrowing capacity. Some companies are rethinking their operational strategies as a result. 

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    September 1, 2026
    • In The News

    Operations-Led Senior Living Strategist

    “Senior living development demands a careful balance between investment, discipline, operational realities, and the evolving expectations of residents and families.Jedlowski’s perspective gives owners and industry leaders a valuable lens on creating communities that respond to market demand while supporting long-term performance, adaptability and resident experience.

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    August 27, 2026
    • In The News

    Senior Housing News: Distinctive Living Highlighted for Innovative Cottage & Adaptive Reuse Models

    As external growth remains challenging across the senior housing sector, operators are pivoting toward innovative developments like pocket neighborhoods, cottage communities, and adaptive reuse projects. A recent feature in Senior Housing News spotlights how Distinctive Living is leading this trend—highlighting forward-thinking projects like LiveWell Vineland and the landmark Copperwood Senior Living community.

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    August 18, 2026
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    • Press Release

    DISTINCTIVE LIVING, MELILLO EQUITIES AND POINTSFIVE CLOSE $84.7 MILLION FOR COPPERWOOD SENIOR LIVING

    A LANDMARK ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT REDEFINING LUXURY SENIOR HOUSING

    Distinctive Living announced the successful closing of $84.7 million in Series 2026 Bonds for Peapack Senior Living Inc., advancing the development of CopperWood Senior Living.

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    July 23, 2026
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    Mira Vie at Bridgewater Celebrates Grand Reopening and New Arrival Experience

    Bridgewater, NJ — July 23, 2026 — Mira Vie at Bridgewater celebrated its Grand Reopening on July 22, unveiling a beautifully reimagined lobby and reception area designed to create an extraordinary first impression for residents, families and guests.

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    July 20, 2026
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    Mira Vie Senior Living Welcomes Deena Coffee as National Sales Specialist

    Freehold, NJ—July 20, 2026—Distinctive Living, a national leader in senior living management, development, and operations, today announced the appointment of Deena Coffee as National Sales Specialist for Mira Vie Senior Living. 

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    June 19, 2026
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    Mira Vie at Fanwood Celebrates Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Fanwood, NJ — June 18, 2026 — Mira Vie at Fanwood is proud to announce the Grand Reopening of its beautifully renovated senior living community, unveiling refreshed spaces thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant living for today’s older adults.

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    June 12, 2026
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    Mira Vie at East Brunswick Celebrates Grand Reopening Following Community Renovations

    East Brunswick, NJ — June 12, 2026 — Mira Vie at East Brunswick is proud to announce the Grand Reopening of its beautifully renovated senior living community, unveiling refreshed spaces thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant living for today’s older adults.

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    June 3, 2026
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    Mira Vie at Forsgate Celebrates Grand Reopening Following Community Renovations

    Monroe Township, NJ — June 2, 2026 — Mira Vie at Forsgate is proud to announce the Grand Reopening of its beautifully renovated senior living community, unveiling refreshed spaces thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant living for today’s older adults.

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    May 12, 2026
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    Live Well Cottages at Vineland Breaks Ground, Introducing a New Model for Senior Living

    VINELAND, NJ — May 6, 2026 — Live Well Senior Living and Distinctive Living today celebrated the official groundbreaking of Live Well Cottages at Vineland, marking a major milestone in bringing an innovative new approach to senior living to Southern New Jersey.

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    April 13, 2026
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    Distinctive Living Promotes Mark Pulaski to Senior Vice President of Business Intelligence and Asset Management

    Freehold, NJ — April 10, 2026 — Distinctive Living, a national leader in senior living management, development, and operations, today announced the promotion of Mark…

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    April 6, 2026
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    • Press Release

    Distinctive Living Announces Financing Close for Live Well Cottages at Vineland

    FREEHOLD, NJ, Jan. 27, 2026 — Distinctive Living, a leading senior living owner and operator
    headquartered in New Jersey, today announced the successful closing of $45.6 million in Series
    2026 Bonds to finance…

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    October 14, 2025
    • In The News

    Senior Housing News: How Distinctive Living is Preparing for a Memory Care Demand Surge

    October 14, 2025 — Memory care demand is consistent, driving occupancy growth and improving margins, according to Distinctive Living CEO Joe Jedlowski. Distinctive has more than 1,200 memory care units across its 49 communities…

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    September 16, 2025
    • In The News

    Senior Housing News: Distinctive Living Turns to JV Growth Strategy to Evolve, Expand for Tomorrow’s Residents

    September 16, 2025 — Distinctive Living is taking a new approach as part of its growth strategy: joint-venture acquisitions with larger capital partners. The operator is currently fundraising for a specialized investment fund… with a target between $100 million and $200 million…

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    August 4, 2025
    • In The News

    Senior Housing News: Changemakers: Joe Jedlowski, CEO, Distinctive Healthcare

    August 4, 2025 — Meet Joe Jedlowski, founder, chairman and CEO of New Jersey-based Distinctive Healthcare, a senior living development, management and services company that operates 46 senior housing communities… “At Distinctive Living, we make decisions based on data points…”

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    May 7, 2024
    • In The News

    Senior Housing News: Distinctive Living Acquires Validus Senior Living

    May 7, 2024 — Fast-growing senior living operator and developer Distinctive Living has acquired Validus Senior Living Management… Former Validus Senior Living President Lindsey Hacker will now serve as executive vice president and CFO of Distinctive Living…

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    July 20, 2023
    • In The News

    NIC: Joe Jedlowski of Distinctive Living Strives for Thoughtful Development Amid a Challenging Senior Housing Landscape

    July 20, 2023 — “From a development standpoint, we kill around 95 to 98 percent of all of the deals we look at because they’re either too expensive, not enough demand, or we can’t get a good rate.”

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