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Raheem Suleman | Managing Director
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(646) 852-8007
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OVERVIEW
Distinctive Living, a senior living management and development company, is raising $200 million to expand its platform. Over $2.2 billion in real estate assets under management across 33 facilities along the East Coast.
- Own and manage 6+ million square feet (over 2,800 units), delivering full-cycle operations, development, repositioning, and value-creation services at scale
- Seasoned executives from nationally recognized senior-living providers such as Atria, Sunrise, Five-Star, Milestone, and Senior Lifestyle, bringing an entrepreneurial culture and institutional management standards
- Integrated platform spanning clinical care, sales/marketing, accounting, HR, risk management, technology, and dining, enabling consistent operational execution and rapid performance improvement across communities
- Certified as a “Great Place to Work,” reflecting strong employee culture and high retention – key drivers of stable operations and resident satisfaction across the portfolio
Distinctive Living Health Care Partners is an institutional operating partner with over 2,500 employees across 33 facilities along the east coast. With over 25+ years of experience you have a trusted partner to ensure success.
Over 2,500 Over 33
Employees Facilities in current operation
$2.2 Billion of Real Estate Capital (AUM)
6+ Million of Sq Ft
2,800+ Units in Operation
Our Mission
Bringing Excitement, Inspiration, Meaning and Impact
to the senior living industry by offering deliberate comprehensive care to our residents, providing an impactful work environment for our team members, and rigorously working towards a rewarding return for our investors
Our Distinctive Values
Values Driven. Results Focused. Senior Living Experts.
Mutual Trust and Respect Honesty
Open Communication Accountability
Teamwork Continuous Improvement
Positive Work Environment Passion for Excellence
Market Opportunity
- The senior-living sector is entering a multi-decade demand cycle driven by unprecedented 80+ population growth, while new inventory growth remains at historic lows, creating a durable supply–demand imbalance and rising occupancy pressure
- Industry development needs to accelerate to nearly twice its historical maximum pace to maintain stable occupancy, positioning well-capitalized operators as key beneficiaries of the coming capacity shortfall
- Distinctive Living’s scale, integrated operating platform, and proven turnaround capability allow it to capitalize on undervalued, value-add, and opportunistic acquisitions in a capital-constrained environment
- Case studies demonstrate the firm’s ability to drive meaningful performance uplift, including material revenue, NOI, and occupancy gains across multiple communities within the first 12 to 24 months of management transition
- The firm’s development arm provides additional opportunities to create modern, wellness-focused communities in markets with unmet demand, supported by a full “concept to keys” platform and deep development expertise
Traction/Milestones
→ Scaled institutional operating platform. Over 33 communities, more than 2,500 employees, 2,800+ units, 6+ million square feet and approximately $2.2 billion of real estate capital under management
→ Strategic acquisition of Validus Senior Living. In 2024 Distinctive Living completed the acquisition of Validus Senior Living Management, expanding its footprint across Florida, Georgia and Louisiana and integrating the Inspired Living portfolio into the platform, materially increasing its national community count and operational reach
→ Four consecutive years of Great Place to Work certification. The company has been certified as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, most recently in April 2025, with survey results showing 84% of employees say it is a great place to work versus 57% at a typical U.S. company and very high scores on responsibility and meaning in work
→ Documented NOI and occupancy turnarounds. Case studies in Freehold, NJ and Naples, FL demonstrate Distinctive’s ability to drive meaningful revenue, NOI and occupancy uplift within roughly 12–24 months
Competitive Advantages
- Build-out of proprietary operating programs. The firm has developed and implemented a suite of proprietary operating platforms, including Moments Matter™ (memory care), Distinctive Dining, a data-driven sales and marketing engine and an integrated clinical and technology stack, formalized under its “Pillars of Excellence” framework, now deployed across the managed portfolio
- Establishment of a Business Intelligence team. In 2025 Distinctive formed a dedicated Business Intelligence team to leverage real-time data and predictive analytics, with the stated goal of enhancing financial performance for senior housing owners, operators and investors across its management and development platform
- Expansion of joint-venture ownership platform. In September 2025 Distinctive announced the Seascape at Naples joint venture with a leading West Coast global investment firm, expanding its ownership and management portfolio and underscoring its evolution from pure third-party manager to management, developer and investor in senior housing assets
Solution/Strategy
Integrated Operating Platform (“Pillars of Excellence”).
→ Distinctive Living deploys a vertically integrated management infrastructure, clinical, financial, HR, risk, sales, marketing, and technology, to ensure consistent operations, regulatory compliance and efficiency across all communities
Value-Add & Turnaround Execution.
→ The firm targets undervalued and underperforming senior living assets in high-demand markets and applies its proprietary processes to rapidly stabilize operations, drive occupancy gains and expand NOI, as demonstrated by documented turnarounds in New Jersey and Florida
Data-Driven Sales & Marketing Engine.
→ Distinctive’s inbound, analytics-based marketing model, CRM systems, and dedicated on-site sales teams accelerate lease-up velocity, improve conversion rates and maximize revenue per occupied unit
Management Team
Sean McGovern | Managing Partner
- Managing Partner responsible for portfolio operations, performance management and investor engagement, helping scale Distinctive Living’s multi-state institutional operating platform
- Seasoned real estate investor with 12+ years of experience in commercial and residential development, having personally invested in or developed over $400 million of projects
- Began his career in Marubeni’s Capital Markets team before founding and exiting his own investment company, bringing deep capital markets and entrepreneurial expertise to the platform
John Scheffey | Partner Investments
- Real estate investor with 12+ years of experience across commercial and residential development, personally investing in or developing over $400 million in projects
- Former founder and CEO of multiple engineering, architecture and manufacturing companies employing 500+ people, successfully exiting with valuations exceeding $100 million
- Brings institutional investment, underwriting and development expertise from his experience with Marubeni’s Capital Markets team and his own investment platforms
Joe Jedlowski | Chairman and CEO, Distinctive Living Management Company
- Former President & Co-Owner of Milestone Retirement Communities, overseeing 7,000+ residents and 5,300 employees across 19 states with full accountability for operational strategy, growth and portfolio performance
- Brings decades of senior housing leadership experience with a track record of implementing tailored operating solutions that drive NOI expansion, cost controls and community-level performance
- Leads Distinctive Living’s strategic vision and institutional operating model, shaping its multi-state platform and culture of operational excellence
Christopher Hoard | Chief Development Officer
- Development executive with 25 years of experience in ground-up construction, repurposing, renovations and multi-state, multi-site program management
- Oversees Distinctive Development’s “concept-to-keys” platform, providing comprehensive expertise in site selection, deal structuring, land development and construction oversight
- Recognized for driving business growth through integrated development planning, partnering strategies and operational execution across diverse senior housing asset types
Specific Risks
- Operational Turnaround Risk. Underperforming or distressed communities may not stabilize as projected. Occupancy, NOI recovery and expense rationalization may take longer than expected, particularly in markets with staffing shortages or limited demand elasticity
- Labor Availability & Wage Inflation. Senior living is labor-intensive. persistent wage pressure, agency labor dependence or inability to attract/retain clinical staff can materially impact margins, care quality and regulatory compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance Exposure. Senior housing operators face extensive regulatory oversight across health, safety, staffing and resident care. Non-compliance, surveys, or enforcement actions can disrupt operations and create financial liabilities
- Development & Construction Risk. Concept-to-keys projects face risks tied to construction cost inflation, contractor performance, permitting delays, zoning risks and capital market constraints that may impair feasibility or timing
- Market Supply & Competitive Pressure. Although current supply growth is low, unexpected new entrants, local oversupply, or repositioned competing communities may reduce expected occupancy levels or limit pricing power
- Resident Mix & Acuity Risk. Shifts in resident acuity, higher clinical needs or greater dependence on memory care can raise operating costs and require enhanced staffing, training, or care programs to maintain quality and compliance
- Interest Rate & Capital Market Volatility. Debt maturities, refinancing risk and elevated borrowing costs can affect project returns, acquisition viability and the pace of development activity
- Reputation & Service Quality Risk. Senior living is highly reputation-sensitive. declines in service quality, care outcomes or community satisfaction can lead to elevated turnover, lower referrals and weaker leasing velocity
