As the senior living industry evolves to serve a growing population of older adults with more complex needs, providers are rethinking how independent living communities can remain both cost-effective today and adaptable for the future. Dora Kay and Mike Stumpfoll, senior living principals at Moseley, will explore that opportunity in “IL Is Not the New AL: A Building Code & Operational Perspective on Senior Living,” a session at the LeadingAge PA Annual Conference on May 12.
Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
Market conditions have led many independent living communities to be constructed using efficient, code-compliant building types such as Type V and Type III. These approaches have allowed providers to deliver high-quality housing at attainable price points.
At the same time, residents are choosing to move in later in life and often remain in place longer, with evolving mobility and cognitive needs. This shift presents an opportunity: how can communities maintain the advantages of today’s construction approaches while thoughtfully preparing for tomorrow’s operational realities?
Moseley’s work with leading senior living providers focuses on aligning building design with resident needs over time, balancing first-cost efficiency with flexibility, life safety and long-term repositioning potential.
Session Overview
Dora and Mike will share practical strategies for navigating these considerations, including:
- Key distinctions between independent living and higher levels of care from both a regulatory and operational perspective
- Design approaches that support resident independence while accommodating changing needs
- Opportunities to enhance life safety and operational flexibility within current construction models
- Planning strategies that allow communities to adapt over time without sacrificing initial project feasibility
Learning Objectives
Attendees will gain a framework for evaluating how current design decisions can support both immediate project goals and long-term community performance. The session will highlight ways to reduce risk, extend building usefulness, and position communities to respond to evolving resident expectations. To learn more about the conference and Dora and Mike's session, visit the LeadingAge PA Annual Conference website.
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