Senior Living Technology for the Next Generation

Senior living has evolved significantly since the 1700s. The concept took shape in the form of county infirmaries and nonprofit homes, eventually evolving into today’s assisted living communities.

The industry has undergone repeated transformations, but the need to adapt to residents has not.

Currently, senior living is at a pivotal moment due to the impact of the baby boomer generation. These older adults, born between 1946 and 1964, are redefining what it means to age! They are introducing new expectations and raising the bar, prompting communities to reassess their care delivery methods.

Technology, then, is central — necessary in enhancing care, independence, and satisfaction, enabling residents to live better and longer.

Does your community have senior living technology?

At Allbridge, we are your partner. We empower communities to serve the residents of tomorrow, today!

When we say “senior living residents” now, we mean individuals who, unlike the previous generation, view retirement as a chance to stay active, continue learning, and live life on their terms. They are independent but also acknowledge their need for support.

Since they saw the transition from black-and-white TVs to smartphones, these residents have come to value connectivity.

The modern resident and their family seek systems for safety, engagement, and quality care. They demand choices and purpose. Unfortunately, many communities face issues with outdated infrastructure. Facilities built before modern tech require tearing into walls, which does not seem practical.

Then there is the frustration of dealing with fragmented or unreliable tech. With different vendors handling different systems (and not collaborating), logistical headaches arise and affect everyone involved.

So, what should your strategy be? Property technology for senior living with Allbridge. Make video calling a loved one, attending virtual classes, or using applications to request services possible every day! Transform your community into a place where people live and thrive.

Building from the ground up offers the opportunity to do things right from the start. For new senior living developments, integrate scalable Wi-Fi, fiber, and smart building systems that support a range of applications, from IoT sensors to telehealth and AI-driven services. When your tech backbone is solid, it is easier to layer the tools and features that you will need in the future.

At Allbridge, we collaborate with developers and design teams to create detailed, budget-conscious infrastructure plans. Have us on board early in the planning phase for a strong, adaptable foundation that leads to long-term success, regardless of how fast technology advances.

For existing senior living properties, the focus shifts to assessing what is already in place and identifying opportunities to upgrade. Do you have outdated cabling, limited bandwidth, or legacy systems that cannot keep up? Modernize without disruption through Allbridge’s modular, scalable solutions!

Take, for example, Summit Hospitality Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. As one of Hospitality CIO’s largest clients, it faced the challenge of rolling out Marriott’s Guest Room Entertainment platform across its portfolio in 2015. The project required new DirecTV Headend systems and the removal of outdated cable equipment, which Allbridge smoothly executed.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we installed FTG TV programming and HSIA Wi-Fi into 12 Summit Hospitality Group’s Marriott properties and one independent hotel. Count on us to apply the same commitment to senior living communities.

Technology management is complicated if you have fragmented systems. As such, Allbridge developed Skyway with Allbridge Intelligence, a powerful, centralized platform that presents a more straightforward, smarter way to take control of your tech stack.

This latest version of our proprietary technology management system is for property managers in hospitality, multifamily, and senior living industries. It consolidates everything into a single, easy-to-use dashboard, providing a clear and unified view of your community’s entire technology ecosystem.

The key capabilities of Skyway with Allbridge Intelligence include live system monitoring, custom branding and integration, as well as group and conference management. Wi-Fi?

Check. Smart access control? Covered. Video, telecom, and managed services? All integrated!

There is nothing artificial about our application; it is pure Allbridge Intelligence with the following benefits:

• Fewer Vendors: Stop juggling multiple service providers for internet, TV, phone, and access systems. With Skyway, we are your single point of contact, making communication and service straightforward.
• Less Downtime: Real-time monitoring enables the identification and resolution of issues before residents even notice. Fewer service interruptions and a more stable, dependable environment? Your staff and residents will appreciate them!
• Simplified Operation: Spend less time troubleshooting with an intuitive and accessible system for staff at any level. With Allbridge, you don’t need to be an IT professional to keep things running smoothly.
• Enhanced Resident Experience: When the tech works, residents are satisfied! You also assure their families that their loved ones are living their best lives in your care.

When Wi-Fi fails, it is impossible not to notice. High-speed, property-wide connectivity is a baseline expectation! Our scalable bandwidth enables residents to watch TV shows or movies at their convenience, schedule and attend telehealth consultations, and use their smart devices.

Moreover, our secure networks separate resident traffic from staff operations. Protect personal data, health records, and workflows without sacrificing performance!

Allbridge combines safety and convenience in senior living communities. We have systems for keyless entry, allowing residents to come and go effortlessly while keeping unauthorized individuals out. Staff can also remotely control and monitor access to ensure customized permissions.

Integrate surveillance systems to gain a comprehensive view of communal areas, entrances, and exits. And with emergency response technology, help is always just a button press away.

Seniors deserve connection, joy, and a sense of normalcy. So, our modern entertainment solutions, including IPTV and streaming services, offer flexible and customizable channel lineups. Even better, they are user-friendly, with minimal hardware and intuitive interfaces. Steep learning curves? Let’s skip them.

Communities may also use dedicated in-house channels to broadcast announcements and activity schedules. Keep everyone in the loop with what is happening around them!

Smart home features like voice-activated controls, lighting, and automated climate settings make daily routines easier and more comfortable. Assistive technologies go further; medication reminders, fall detection sensors, and wearable health monitors promote wellness and independence.

At Allbridge, we seamlessly merge telemedicine and remote care platforms for comprehensive support.

How will you offer great experiences without a hard-working team? Allbridge provides your caregivers, nurses, and facility staff with the ideal Proptech solution for senior residences. Through centralized management and analytics, we streamline workflows, manage digital records, and automate alerts to enhance efficiency.

Training and ongoing support are available for quick team adoption. We serve you so that you can serve your residents.

Again, Allbridge is here for communities preparing to welcome the residents of tomorrow. We are all about futureproofing because every generation is different, making scalability and adaptability non-negotiable. Wherever there is flexibility, growth is always feasible!

Our modular, upgradable solutions expand and evolve with your environment. We monitor innovations as they enter the market, which currently includes AI, predictive analytics, and other emerging technologies. There are many technologies that we have not even imagined yet, but we are certain they will emerge. Our promise? We will keep pace together.

Allbridge does not limit you to rigid and outdated systems. We envision, set up, and sustain tech-forward communities. Invest in frameworks that are ready for what is next!

We proudly serve over 10,000 hotels, resorts, and senior living communities nationwide. Our technology management solutions power the new builds and retrofits, proving that the partner you choose makes all the difference. Discover how we have helped real properties address real challenges and achieve measurable results.

Soon after moving in, The Urban, one of The Prime Company’s student housing properties, started receiving complaints about unreliable Wi-Fi. When private routers did not solve the issue (and actually worsened it), Allbridge did a complete on-site tech survey that revealed the following:

• Painfully low network speeds
• Disconnected cables
• “Daisy-chained” network

We recabled the property, upgraded the wireless infrastructure, and introduced Skyway. Each unit was given a secure Personal Area Network (PAN). The results?

• 10x speed increase
• 590% ROI in the first year
• Far fewer complaints

Allbridge continues to assist The Urban with forward-looking improvements. Residents have an elevated level of connectivity, and the property creates new revenue streams. Everyone wins!

“Since switching to Allbridge, our internet experience has tremendously improved. We have a reliable connection with consistently great speeds. Whenever we have encountered any issues, Allbridge’s support team has been able to resolve them quickly, often within the same day.” –Jared Turner, The Urban

For over 30 years, Erck Hotels has been developing and managing top-performing Hilton and Marriott properties across the Northwest. During a new build, another contractor dropped the ball on cabling, and Allbridge jumped in and brought these advantages:

• Better guest satisfaction scores and loyalty
• Improved operational efficiencies
• Enhanced viability of new project proposals
• A vision of guest digital convenience
• Maximized long-term project value

As Erck grew, so did our partnership. We joined them in their brand expansions and provided tech that impressed both guests and executives.

“The Allbridge team has always been my solution. They have never let me down. When they say they will do something, they deliver. And then they have continued above and beyond that, too.” –Nate Lang, Director of IT, Erck Hotels

At PUBLIC Hotel in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side, luxury meets simplicity. Technology enhances every moment, and Allbridge has been part of it from the beginning. We handle the hotel’s high-speed internet and host voice systems! When PUBLIC Hotel needs anything tech, they just call us.

“I think above all else we’re looking for somebody who believes that they’re a partner with us in this. Allbridge has proven themselves time and time again to be a fantastic partner from an innovation and support standpoint.” –Dan Daley, Chief Operating Officer, PUBLIC Hotel

At Allbridge, getting started is simple. We built our process around you!

Proptech for senior residences begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand exactly where you are and where you want to go. From there, we create a roadmap that aligns with your goals, budget, and, most importantly, the demands of your residents.

Senior living residents are not who they used to be. To live well is to connect, automate, and personalize. Is your community ready for this?

Allbridge specializes in property technology for senior living and is eager to handle everything from design and implementation to ongoing support. With fewer vendors and more seamless, scalable solutions, you become more capable of meeting your residents’ desired lifestyles: just one platform to manage, one number to call, and one to rely on.

Are you building a new community or retrofitting one for tomorrow’s generation? Refine it with the right technology! Get in touch with Allbridge today and discover our solutions.