Founded in 1976, Essex is a full-service provider to the 55+ housing industry, offering expertise in design, development, construction, financing, marketing, property management, acquisitions, and repositionings.
We have offered these services for nearly one billion dollars’ worth of communities totaling several thousand units, for both Essex-owned communities and via fee-for-service agreements with other ownership groups and organizations. Essex has developed and operated communities with independent living and assisted living units utilizing rental and buy-in financial models; and Essex has developed and operated communities with for-profit and not-for-profit ownership.
As a several-decade leader in the senior living industry, Essex’s foundation of success has been built upon our experience, focus on the 55+ market, proven processes, industry-respected leadership, and an unwavering dedication to provide comprehensive quality services to our business partners and the residents we serve.
Essex’s four executives have nearly 100 years of experience in the industry and are nationally recognized as forward-thinking leaders dedicated to the 55+ industry. Our leadership team offers considerable experience, extensive expertise, and valued insights that have earned Essex and its leaders respect throughout the industry. This is evidenced by their regular speaking engagements at the industry’s premier conferences and interview requests by the industry’s media publications. Additionally, Essex has a deep bench of experienced, enthusiastic, and hard-working professionals and industry partners supporting the objectives and vision of its leadership.
We currently own/manage twelve independent living communities across seven states. Click on the map pins below to learn more about each of these communities.
Since 1976, Essex has set the standard for retirement living by thoughtfully developing and innovatively operating quality, respected and highly-occupied 55+ communities throughout the United States and is actively growing and exploring sites for expansion.