Emeritus Senior Living
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Emeritus Corporation doing business as Emeritus Senior Living was a provider of independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing for seniors living in Emeritus communities throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1993, and was acquired by Brookdale Senior Living (the largest company in the industry at the time [1]) in July 2014 after a $23 million punitive damages award against it in a civil lawsuit in 2013.
Company type | Public |
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NYSE: BKD | |
Industry | Senior living |
Founded | 1993 (Renton, Washington) |
Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
Website | www |
Emeritus specialized in assisted living services for seniors who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meals and medications management. Most communities also provided expert care for Alzheimer's and memory care residents, and offered respite stays for seniors who need short-term stays. Emeritus had locations in 47 states, with several facilities within each state.[2]