Case Studies

NIC works to enable access and choice by providing data, analytics, and connections that bring together investors and providers.

NIC Analytics Case Studies feature organizations, strategies, and products that are solving challenges in the senior living industry with creative solutions that are effective, repeatable, and scalable.

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Treplus Communities  

NIC Analytics Active Adult Case Study   

Treplus Communities’ active adult rental strategy is focused on understanding the consumer, differentiating active adult from traditional senior housing and multifamily housing, and implementing and maintaining a strong brand. 

Learn strategies that Treplus Communities employs to build, lease up, and grow the organization’s thriving active adult portfolio. 

 

United Church Homes 

NIC Analytics Middle Market Case Study  

United Church Homes (UCH) designs and develops middle market communities according to individual market study findings. UCH begins with a base model of housing and care and layers on dining and amenities in markets where incomes and consumer preferences indicate.  The organization employs a full-time service coordinator at each middle market property to aid residents in navigating care, insurance paperwork, and other services needed. UCH is focused on understanding its consumer, scrutinizing expense items, unbundling services, implementing an efficient workforce, and keeping acquisition and development costs low.  

Learn the strategies that help United Church Homes’ middle market communities offer monthly rates well below independent living market rates. 

 

Masonicare

NIC Analytics Partnering for Health Care Study

This case study shows how development of a dedicated behavioral health unit can prevent unnecessary resident hospitalizations and readmissions by serving as an intermediary between the community and the chronic care hospital.  

See how Masonicare delivers more seamless care services to senior care residents, differentiates themselves from competitors, and improves margins. 

 

Merrill Gardens utilized insights gained from focus groups to create its middle market Truewood product. The organization slashed dining labor expenses and increased employee satisfaction through its creation of a Resident Experience Partner. Truewood is focused on understanding its consumer, scrutinizing expense items, unbundling services, implementing an efficient workforce, and keeping acquisition costs low to best serve middle market older adults.

Find out how Merrill Gardens offers monthly rates well below average independent living and assisted living market rates. 

2Life Communities used experience gained from developing and operating subsidized independent living to the market’s most vulnerable older adults to create a product that provides independent living to middle income older adults. The organization maintained a laser-sharp focus on understanding its consumer, scrutinizing expense items, unbundling services, implementing an efficient workforce, utilizing volunteers and partnerships, and keeping development costs and related recurring debt service payments low.

Learn how 2Life Communities plans to offer monthly rates well below typical independent living rates.