What We Do

We Open Opportunities
Through Collaboration

Novare is a growing consortium of forward-thinking, single-site and small system Life Plan Community providers that have come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another’s experiences, and advance innovative solutions that strengthen their organizations and our field.

Collaborative Leadership

Novare creates meaningful opportunities for members to connect, share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. More than 12 departments and specialties engage regularly through meetings and forums, including CEOs and leaders in finance, operations, wellness, and other areas.

Novare In Practice extends that learning year-round by showcasing innovative programs, proven practices, and real-world solutions from across the consortium. Recordings and presentation materials are archived in a member library for ongoing access and learning.

Taking the Pulse on Team Member Engagement

Every other year, Novare Members ask their workforce to complete an Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Survey to gain insights into important metrics for team member retention and more within their communities. The following awards are issued based on results, and recognize high scorers in engagement and satisfaction levels:

2026 | 2027 - Novare - Pre-Eminent Employer - 5 Stars

2026 | 2027 - Novare - Premier Employer - Employee Satisfaction

2026 | 2027 - Novare - Premier Employer - Employee Engagement

2026 | 2027 - Novare - Outstanding Employer - Employee Satisfaction

2026 | 2027 - Novare - Outstanding Employer - Employee Engagement

Professional Programs

As part of its commitment to fostering exceptional leaders, Novare offers two unique professional development programs. Each organization within Novare is guaranteed the opportunity to participate annually.

Management Essentials

Novare offers the only management-level training program in the industry, boasting 200+ graduates and counting. New managers (or managers new to an organization) have an opportunity to expand knowledge, build skills, and refine behaviors to effectively manage teams and support residents.

One participant in this program talked about how it helped his professional growth.

Leadership Development

This C-suite and director-level program boasts 40 graduates and counting. Professionals have an opportunity to develop their leadership brand and competencies, while collaborating with peers to address real organizational and leadership challenges.

Innovation, Best Practices & Idea Incubation

To accelerate innovation and shared learning, Novare members develop and share Signature Programs–standout initiatives with proven results that fellow Novare organizations can adopt. Covering topics like community connection, health and wellness, and recruiting and retention, these programs provide a guide for enhancing everything from operational processes to day-to-day services. They also inspire new ideas and innovations across the consortium.

Download a copy of the Novare^® Signature Program Initiative report

Download a copy of the Novare^® Sustainability Initiatives report

Economies of Scale

Novare members also benefit from consortium perks that support each organization’s continued success. These include:

Group Purchasing Power to reduce operating costs and provide discounts on food, office supplies, software, and more.

Benchmarks to measure organizational success compared to Novare members, who are successful and innovative leaders in the field. Benchmarks include proprietary resident and employee surveys, and operational key performance indicators.

Research to Shape the Future

Novare members also are afforded an exclusive opportunity to take part in ongoing, future-shaping research in collaboration with Mather Institute—an award-winning resource for trends in senior living, information on wellness and aging, and successful aging service innovations. Recent studies include:

The Age Well Study, a longitudinal five-year study conducted with Northwestern University
A study identifying ways to engage Baby Boomer employees in senior living
A study of on-site wellness coaching for residents, with the goal of enhancing participants’ holistic wellness