Lead with precision, maintain compliance, and focus relentlessly on performance drivers

Operational excellence is the heartbeat of sustainable value creation. In senior living, margins and resident outcomes rise and fall based on the operator’s ability to execute with discipline.

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Leadership that scales
Teams and performance

We equip operational leaders to manage teams with clarity, accountability, and purpose.

This includes:

  • Defining roles, rhythms, and performance expectations
  • Creating a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
  • Deploying coaching frameworks that elevate frontline and regional leaders

Strong leadership is not optional; it’s the only path to predictable performance and regulators.

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Regulatory compliance built into daily operations

Compliance is not paperwork; it’s risk management.

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Our approach integrates regulatory rigor into the operating system:

  • Audit-proof processes
  • Digital compliance workflows
  • Real-time documentation visibility
  • Clinical and operational protocols tied to state and federal requirements

The result: fewer deficiencies, lower liability, and higher trust from families, investors,

Metrics that move the business forward

Most operators track too much and act on too little. We focus on the KPIs that truly matter:

  • Net operating income (NOI) drivers
  • Labor efficiency & agency utilization
  • Move-in velocity & conversion rates
  • Care revenue optimization
  • Regulatory risk indicators

When leaders focus on the right metrics, profitability becomes intentional—not accidental

What sets IOSL apart

Our programs are designed for Academic Rigor, with each course aligning with premier university standards, featuring clear learning objectives, and ensuring you're immediately prepared to apply your skills. This is paired with Industry Relevance, as our curriculum is informed by leaders across investment, development, and and operations, providing you with the most current, crucial insights. The result is Cross-Disciplinary Mastery, where you become fluent in capital, care, and technology, graduating ready to drive measurable results across every corner of the industry.

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Courses

IOSL 100: History of Senior Living

Investing
Operating
Undergraduate
Master
Professional

Overview of how  senior living evolved, from early care homes to today’s hospitality-focused  communities.

IOSL 104: Senior Living Market Dynamics & Underwriting Basics

Investing
Operating
Undergraduate

Basics of supply,  demand, NOI drivers, and simple underwriting for senior living investments.

IOSL 105: General Economics

Investing
Operating
Undergraduate

Core economic  concepts that shape senior housing demand, pricing, wages, and investment  returns.

IOSL 106: Basic Excel Financial Modeling with AI Assistance

Investing
Operating
Undergraduate

Hands-on basics of  Excel modeling, using AI tools to speed projections, scenarios, and analysis.

IOSL 107: Demographic Trends & Market Analysis

Investing
Operating
Undergraduate

How aging,  longevity, and migration trends shape local senior housing demand and market  potential.

IOSL 203: Operator Selection & Management Strategies

Operating
Undergraduate

Frameworks to  evaluate, select, and oversee operators to drive performance and protect  capital.

AISL 221: Intro to AI and Tech in Senior Living

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Survey of AI,  sensors, and digital tools transforming operations, safety, and resident  experience.

IOSL 240: Senior Living Operational Fundamentals

Operating
Undergraduate

Key operating  levers: census, staffing, expenses, compliance, and service quality  fundamentals.

SLO 301: Operational Excellence & Organizational Fitness

Operating
Undergraduate

Systems for  operational excellence, KPIs, and aligning teams, culture, and processes to  goals.

SLO 302: Regulatory & Compliance Deep Dive

Operating
Undergraduate

In-depth look at  regulations, licensing, surveys, and building a proactive compliance program.

SLO 303: Technology & Innovation in Senior Living

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

How to evaluate,  implement, and optimize technology stacks in senior living communities.

SLO 304: Niche Markets & Specialized Senior Living

Operating
Undergraduate

Strategies for  serving niches such as memory care, luxury, middle-market, and age-in-place.

SLO 305: Strategic Marketing & Community Engagement

Operating
Undergraduate

Designs strategic  marketing and community engagement to build trust and drive occupancy.

SLO 306: Talent Strategy & Leadership in Senior Living

Operating
Undergraduate

Hiring, developing,  and retaining leaders; succession planning and values-based leadership.

SLO 309: Leasing & Sales Mastery in Senior Living

Operating
Undergraduate

Sales systems,  tours, follow-up, and CRM discipline to convert leads and grow occupancy.

SLO 310: Hospitality & Experience Design for Senior Living

Operating
Undergraduate

Applies hospitality  best practices to dining, activities, and service touchpoints in communities.

SLO 311: Themed Communities & Lifestyle Branding

Operating
Undergraduate

Creating themed  communities and brands that resonate with targeted lifestyles and identities.

SLO 312: Advanced Insurance & Litigation Avoidance in Senior Housing

Operating
Undergraduate

Advanced insurance  strategies, risk mitigation, and practices to avoid and manage litigation.

SLO 315: Family Dynamics & Decision-Making

Operating
Undergraduate

Understanding  family roles, dynamics, and decision journeys to support better care  decisions.

SLO 316: Elder Law, Guardianship & Estate Planning Basics

Operating
Undergraduate

Basics of elder  law, guardianship, POAs, and estate planning considerations for operators.

SLO 317: Family-Centric Events & Retention Strategies

Operating
Undergraduate

Programming and events that engage families, deepen loyalty, and support retention.

SLO 318: Startup Ecosystems & Venture Investment in Aging Tech

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Overview of startup  ecosystems, venture capital, and innovation trends in aging and care tech.

AISL 320: AI in Operational Efficiency & Expense Control

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Using AI to  streamline operations, reduce waste, and manage expenses across the  community.

AISL 321: AI & Personalized Care

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

AI-driven  personalization of care plans, monitoring, and resident engagement.

AISL 322: AI in Sales & Marketing

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Applying AI to  prospecting, lead scoring, campaigns, and sales coaching in senior living.

AISL 323: AI in Staffing & Workforce Management

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

AI tools for  scheduling, recruiting, retention analytics, and workforce planning.

SLO 330: Operator Selection and Due Diligence 

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Deep-dive into  evaluating operators and conducting thorough due diligence before partnering.

SLO 402: Market Segmentation, Geographic Strategies & Portfolio Expansion

Operating
Undergraduate

Techniques for  segmenting markets and building a geographically balanced portfolio.

SLO 403: Risk Management, Insurance & Crisis Preparedness

Operating
Undergraduate

Enterprise-level  risk management, insurance programs, and crisis response planning.

SLO 404: Turnaround Masterclass – Rescuing Distressed Senior Living Communities

Operating
Undergraduate

Turnaround  strategies for distressed communities, from diagnosis to execution and  culture reset.

SLO 408: Healthcare Ecosystem, Care Transitions & Partnerships

Operating
Undergraduate

Building  partnerships across the healthcare continuum to improve care transitions and  outcomes.

SLO 409: Hospital Systems & Healthcare Integration

Operating
Undergraduate

Working with  hospital systems on referrals, integration, and joint care initiatives.

AISL 421: Advanced AI Applications & Machine Learning

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate
Master
Professional

Advanced AI and  machine learning use cases for clinical, financial, and operational gains.

AISL 422: Integrating AI with EHR and Clinical Documentation

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Integrating AI with  EHRs, documentation workflows, quality programs, and compliance.

AISL 423: AI & Resident Safety Innovations

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

AI-enabled safety:  falls, wandering, incident prevention, and real-time alerts.

AISL 424: Operational Efficiencies with AI

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate

Optimizing  staffing, procurement, and processes with AI-driven operational insights.

AISL 425: AI & Financial Performance Management

Operating
Technology
Undergraduate
Master
Professional

Using AI for  forecasting, budgeting, and performance dashboards for leaders and investors.

IOSL 460: Operator Selection – Fundamentals

Operating
Undergraduate

Fundamentals of  selecting operators, from track record review to culture and alignment  checks.

IOSL 461: Operator Selection – Geographic Dispersion & Risk 

Operating
Undergraduate

How geography,  clustering, and dispersion affect risk, oversight, and performance.

IOSL 462: Operator Selection – Focus & Distraction 

Operating
Undergraduate

Evaluating operator  focus, diversification, and distractions across service lines and regions.

AISL 520: Implementing AI Initiatives: Strategy, Integration & Execution

Operating
Technology
Master

End-to-end playbook  for planning, piloting, and scaling AI initiatives in communities.

AISL 521: Managing Change & Adoption in Senior Living Tech

Operating
Technology
Master

Change-management  tools to drive adoption of new technology with staff, residents, and  families.

AISL 522: AI, Ethics, & Regulatory Landscape

Operating
Technology
Master

Ethical, legal, and  regulatory issues at the intersection of AI, data, and elder care.

SLO 601: Doctoral Seminar in Senior Living Innovations

Operating
Professional

Doctoral-level  seminar on emerging models, innovations, and research in senior living.

SLI/SLO 604: Dissertation or Applied Project

Operating
Professional

Independent  dissertation or applied project tackling a real-world senior living question.

SLO 606: Human Resources & Talent Pipelines

Operating
Professional

Designing long-term  talent pipelines, academies, and HR systems for the sector.

SLO 607: Hospitality & Brand Building

Operating
Professional

Doctoral look at  hospitality strategy, service standards, and brand building in senior living.

AISL 621: AI & Big Data for Resident Wellness

Operating
Technology
Professional

Using AI and big  data to predict risk, personalize wellness, and improve resident outcomes.

SLO 608: Future of Memory Care: Specialized curricula for Alzheimer’s, dementia care, advanced therapies.

Operating
Professional

Advanced  perspectives on memory care, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and next-generation  therapies.

SLO 330: Operator Selection and Due Diligence 

Investing
Operating
Development
Technology
Undergraduate
Master
Professional

Deep-dive into  evaluating operators and conducting thorough due diligence before partnering.