A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON AN AGING INDUSTRY
Meredith with her grandmother, daughter and mother, 2013.
COMPANIES
GOVERNMENTS
FAMILIES
ABOUT ME
Meredith Oppenheim is a recognized expert in senior housing and care with national and international experience across all property types and every stage of the real estate lifecycle—from pre-development to disposition. She is a trusted advisor to investors, nonprofits, and governments, and has served as an expert witness on behalf of a senior housing owner/operator.
Meredith is a sought-after speaker and author on the topics of longevity, vitality, and the future of senior housing and care. Her white papers and thought leadership have shaped conversations around how to better serve the next generation of older adults with an emphasis on innovation and impact.​​
​Oppenheim is a member of the Cornell Institute of Healthy Futures, an organization which seeks to promote innovation by applying hospitality principles to healthcare. Spring 2019 she completed a study of people 60 – 80 years of age in collaboration with Cornell students, which has shaped her new venture Vitality Society™ for people 60 and better to be at their best which earned widespread media recognition for its impact on improving the lives of older people.
During her nearly 25 years in the senior housing industry, Oppenheim worked for leading owners and operators such as Sunrise Senior Living and Marriott International. At Ventas, one of the largest healthcare REITs, she managed the multi-billion-dollar Northeast operating portfolio of over 50 Atria Senior Living and Sunrise Senior Living communities, consistently exceeding budgeted expectations.
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She was nominated to serve on the National Investment Center (NIC) Future Leaders’ Council and led the organization during its inaugural year. In 2009, she was appointed to Mayor Bloomberg’s Age-Friendly NYC Commission and served a 5-year term as a board member of the not-for-profit arm of the NYC Department for the Aging. During high school Oppenheim received a US Congressional Award for her commitment to improving the lives of seniors and authoring a healthy cookbook for seniors.
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Meredith is a graduate of the Harvard Business School and Cornell University. She resides in New York City.
SpEAKING
Speaking engagements spanning leading conferences, hospitals and universities on the topics of living a 100-year life, improving longevity and vitality, as well as the future of senior housing and care.
The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business as an Older Entrepreneur
Why This Entrepreneur Dedicated Her Life's Work to Helping Older People
Chasing the Silver Tsunami: The Pandemic Toppled Assumptions
PRESS
Vitality Society Helping Older People Thrive
For Older Adults, the Internet Has Become a University, Gym, and more
What Does Retirement Look Like in a Pandemic?
Online Platform Provides Social Circle, Fitness Classes for Adults Over 60
On a Mission to My Dad's Remission
Senior Condos with Services Available
Services
Custom design projects to satisfy each client's timeline, goals and budget. Project formats have included: 1 hour Q&A sessions, 1/2 - full day workshops and 3 - 24 month assignments.
COMPANIES
Advise technology companies, residential developers, investment firms, and senior housing owners/operators.
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​Company projects are designed to:
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Derisk and optimize entry into senior housing with the right product, program, and partners.
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Improve tech company sales by determining and conveying ROI to senior housing operators.
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Use proprietary tools to evaluate operations and opportunities to make strategic recommendations.
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Defend practices and operations from a business perspective in a legal context.
GOVERNMENTS
Advise government officials and organizations to better understand and accommodate the growing needs of their senior constituents.
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Government projects have included, but are not limited to defining or improving standards of senior services and housing for the following:
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Philippines government and national association of real estate developers
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Mayor Bloomberg’s Age-Friendly NYC Commission
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NYC Department for the Aging not-for-profit entity
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Providence, RI Economic Development
FAMILIES
Advise families who are considering senior housing for their loved ones given the range of options and questions is often daunting.
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The families served benefit from:
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Having a strategy and roadmap to manage challenging caregiver responsibilities.
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Learning the senior housing options that exist in a market and how they differ.
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Assessing if a community is optimal for current and evolving needs.
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Supporting families in making a community decision and once a decision has been made.
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