Is senior living development poised for a comeback in 2027?

In this episode of The Grow Your Occupancy Podcast, host Julie Podewitz, CEO & Founder of Grow Your Occupancy, welcomes Robert Wall, Managing Partner of Verdot Capital and founder of FindCandor, for a conversation about the future of senior living development, investment, occupancy, and the evolving relationship between senior living operators and consumers.

After several challenging years for new construction, Robert sees signs of a turning point. With occupancy improving, demand for quality senior housing growing, and institutional investors showing renewed interest in development, he explains why 2027 could be an important year for the industry.

Julie and Robert explore how changing demographics, consumer expectations, and market demand are shaping investment decisions across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Robert also shares his perspective on the underserved middle market, the challenges of delivering affordable senior housing, and the importance of creating communities that emphasize wellness, nutrition, social connections, and resident experiences.

The conversation then turns to FindCandor, a senior living search platform Robert founded to challenge the traditional referral-fee model. Designed to give older adults and their families free access to senior living information, FindCandor uses conversational AI to help consumers research communities and connect directly with sales teams, without charging referral or move-in fees.

Whether you're a senior living owner, operator, investor, developer, or sales and marketing leader, this episode offers valuable perspectives on where the industry is headed and how innovation could reshape senior living growth.

Learn more:

Grow Your Occupancy: https://growyouroccupancy.com

FindCandor: https://findcandor.org

Verdot Capital: https://verdotcapital.com

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