Phil Shapiro Senior Living

Meet Phil Shapiro

Phil Shapiro brings over four decades of distinguished leadership in hospital administration, medical group practice management, and senior living operations.

His expertise has been recognized at the highest levels of industry leadership. Phil served consecutive terms as Commissioner on the Nevada Governor's Commission on Aging and contributed as a member of the Development Task Force for the California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (now LeadingAge).

Phil's approach centers on the strategic integration of functional design, marketing, and operational excellence. Through hands-on analysis of every operational department within senior living communities, he has developed a proven operating model founded on a core principle: staff and residents' family members deserve the same dignity and respect afforded to residents themselves.

Phil holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Florida and a Master's degree in Hospital Administration and Public Health from the University of Missouri. He has furthered his expertise through post-graduate study in senior living functional design at Harvard University.

Experience & Perspective

Now immersed in his 5th decade in the active & senior living sector, Phil Shapiro continues to drive innovation and excellence in the field. He has had the unique opportunity to participate in the creation and evolution of modern contemporary and innovative communities senior living from its early days as "homes for the aged" in the mid-1980s to the sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar industry it is today.

Phil's Career Skill Tree

Hospital Administrator

Active Adult Housing Developer

CCRC Developer, Owner & Operator

Governor's Commissioner On Aging

Full Service Consulting and Strategic Advising

Continuous Improvement

Innovative Design & Programming

Published Writer

Speaker

Healthcare Systems - Senior Living Collaboration

University Guest Lecturer

University - Senior Living Collaboration

Market Research

Team Building

Board Member University Center on Aging

Select Clients

Sunrise Senior Living Inland Private Capital Corp Kisco Senior Living Paradigm Senior Living Yampa Valley Medical Center Tahoe Forest Health System Carson Tahoe Regional Health University of Nevada, Reno Northern California Retirement Corp Eureka County, Nevada Catholic Health Initiatives Walker Methodist LifeBridge Church

Consulting Services

New Project Development & Operating Properties

Deep Dive Community Assessment

A strategic blueprint to analyze the inner workings of your operation. Phil will guide you through conducting a comprehensive assessment of your physical plant and every operational department—consider it your community's annual performance evaluation.

Problem Solving

Sometimes solving the root problem requires peeling back the layers. A professional and objective assessment from Phil can help you effectively identify and resolve both short- and long-term challenges with clarity and efficiency.

Strategic Planning

Effective strategic planning is a journey that requires dedicated time and focus. Phil can work with you to bring experienced perspective to the table and challenge you to establish your foundation and chart your course with a clear, concise, and deliberate strategic plan.

Differentiation & Repositioning

When positioning your brand, avoid becoming a "me too" and strive to be the "who's that?" Stand out from the competition by answering critical questions about how your community is perceived and identifying your greatest strengths.

New Project Development

Every project has challenges—make yours rewarding. Phil has been an active participant in this industry for over 30 years, including comprehensive ground-up developments, renovations, phased construction, and major repositioning initiatives.

Innovation

Innovation drives distinction in a competitive marketplace. Without continuous innovation, a community risks becoming stagnant and ultimately obsolete. Phil encourages bold thinking that challenges conventional approaches and sets your community apart.

Projects

Current Projects

Endeavour, Tucson AZ

Currently in the final development stage, a remarkable master planned community that merges loft-style residences, country club hospitality, and a Center for Wellbeing & Longevity on a pastoral 21-acre campus.

Notable Real Estate Firm

Engaged as Strategic Adviser to Diversify Nationally Notable Real Estate Firm into the Senior Living space.

Completed Projects

Village at Belmar, Lakewood CO

60 active/independent flats, 24 memory care, 72 assisted living membership/rental continuum.

www.villageatbelmar.com

Casey’s Pond, Steamboat Springs CO

Fee engagement to develop/market/operate a rental CCRC. Rental CCRC with IL, AL, MEM, SNF on an approximately 4-acre parcel.

The Lodge at Sierra Sunrise Village, Chico CA

Served as Project Development Manager, Marketing Manager, and Operations Facilitator. Rental CCRC with IL, AL, SNF/chronic, rehab.

Promenade on the River, Reno NV

Deep-dive assessment of two connected and wood-framed, four-story buildings. 84 luxury independent congregate living units.

Life Bridge Church Master Planned Campus, Longmont CO

Fee engagement; raw land; idealism to create a masterful, livable, integrative campus. 115-acre master-planned residential “village”.

Virginia Creek Continuing Care, Gardnerville NV

Served as Co-Owner, Developer, Marketing Agent, Operations Facilitator. Rental CCRC with IL, AL, MEM, SNF/chronic, rehab.

The Verandah, Minden NV

90 IL congregate, 40 AL, programming flexibility within the design.

Next Gen Active Adult/Independent Lifestyle Enriched Campus.

In Project Design/Programming and Stage.