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Hurricane Safety for Seniors: What Families Should Know About Our Protocols

Hurricane season is a time of year when preparation and vigilance are crucial, especially for the most vulnerable. A hurricane poses unique risks beyond physical safety for seniors, impacting their overall health and well-being.  Fortunately, senior communities like Distinctive Living prioritize safety protocols for hurricanes and other natural disasters, meaning your family is in one…
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How to Create Menus for Senior Living Communities

Creating menus for senior living communities goes beyond planning meals. It’s about crafting a dining experience that nurtures health, builds community, and engages the senses. Food is not just sustenance; it’s culture, comfort, and connection. This is especially true for older adults who rely on nutritious, carefully curated meals to support their well-being and quality…
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Senior Living Amenities to Offer in 2025: Unique Offerings for Your Community

As the senior living landscape continues to evolve, so do the needs and expectations of older adults. With shifting demographics, rising expectations, and rapid technological advancements, the way senior living communities operate is undergoing a significant transformation.  To remain competitive in this rapidly changing market, senior living communities must proactively address the evolving needs of…
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Programming Ideas for Senior Living

Technology is transforming how we live, and why should senior living communities be left out of the loop? While quality care is always at the core, the focus can also include creating environments that are enriching and stimulating for residents. Innovative programming at all levels of care, such as technology integration, can enhance the quality…
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Distinctive Living Reorganizes Executive Team With the Appointment of Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Marketing

FREEHOLD, NJ — Jan. 6, 2025 — Distinctive Living, a national senior living management and development company, has announced the reorganization of its executive team with the appointment of Kristina Vance as Vice President of Sales and Erin Richey as Vice President of Marketing. As Vice President of Sales, Vance will oversee Distinctive Living’s sales initiatives…
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Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors

Many common ways to improve health and well-being in older adults are physical activity, a healthy diet, and social engagement. A not-so-common way is music therapy. Whether it’s a familiar tune, a rhythmic beat, or the gentle melody of a favorite song—music can move you in profound ways. For older adults, the benefits of music…

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    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.

    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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