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Distinctive Living

Our People Make Us Distinctive—Excellence in Senior Living

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Hospital & Health Care
Founded 2021
Freehold, New Jersey
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Profile last updated: July 2026

About Distinctive Living

Hospital & Health CareFounded 2021

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Distinctive Living is a rapidly growing, multi-state senior living operator dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services across more than 45 communities. With a mission rooted in the belief that “Our People Make Us Distinctive,” we focus on creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members alike. Our culture emphasizes recognition, professional development, wellness, and inclusivity, ensuring our 2,500+ employees feel supported and valued. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work and are committed to shaping the future of senior living through compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryHospital & Health Care
  • Founded2021
  • HeadquartersFreehold, New Jersey
  • Certifications16

What Sets Us Apart

People-First Culture

Distinctive Living puts employees at the heart of everything they do, with a mission that 'Our People Make Us Distinctive.' This commitment to valuing team members creates a workplace where recognition, support, and belonging are paramount.

Professional Growth & Development

Employees benefit from robust professional development opportunities and career advancement pathways, ensuring continuous learning and skill enhancement across all 45+ communities nationwide.

Certified Great Place to Work

Distinctive Living's Great Place to Work certification validates their dedication to building an inclusive, supportive environment where 2,500+ employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in senior living.

Our Culture

The lived experience at Distinctive Living

Genuine Care and Compassion

Every day, our team members show up with authentic care for residents and each other. Compassion isn't a job requirement—it's the heartbeat of everything we do, from frontline caregiving to executive decision-making.

Collaborative Ownership Mentality

We recruit and develop 'owners' who take accountability for outcomes and genuinely care about our collective success. This entrepreneurial mindset creates a team environment where everyone is invested in excellence and each other's growth.

Data-Driven Innovation

We blend creative problem-solving with sophisticated data systems to continuously improve. Team members are empowered to make decisions based on insights, creating a culture of continuous improvement and smart risk-taking.

Recognition and Celebration

Excellence is celebrated regularly at Distinctive Living. Whether through formal recognition programs or peer appreciation, our culture ensures that great work and individual contributions are acknowledged and valued.

Wellness as a Priority

We believe healthy, supported team members provide better care and create better workplaces. Wellness initiatives and support programs are woven into our daily culture, not treated as afterthoughts.

Open Dialogue and Voice

Leadership genuinely listens and solicits feedback at every level. From goHappy surveys to town halls, team members know their voices shape our culture and future direction.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Distinctive Living

ExcellenceCompassionAccountabilityOwnershipInnovationRespectCollaborationTrustGrowthIntegrityPurposeRecognitionEmpowermentCommunityDistinctiveness

Frequently Asked Questions about Distinctive Living

Common questions about working at Distinctive Living, their culture, and benefits.

We believe our people make us distinctive. We're not looking for standard employees—we are recruiting 'owners' who are entrepreneurial-minded, committed to excellence, and passionate about senior living. We've built our approach on a foundation of elite senior housing talent, as we believe community-level teams are the primary driver of our partners' financial returns.

Our values are lived out daily through the C.A.R.E. framework: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These values mirror the reasons our team members choose senior living—they want to provide care with heart, take accountability for meaningful outcomes, respect every resident and colleague, and strive for excellence in everything they do.

We are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members. We offer training and certification programs, leadership development initiatives, tuition reimbursement, and clear pathways for career advancement. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee can grow and achieve their professional aspirations.

Our culture goes beyond job satisfaction—it's rooted in shared values, meaning, and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. We maintain open communication channels, regularly solicit feedback through platforms like goHappy, and ensure that every voice is heard. We also emphasize recognition, wellness, and inclusivity, ensuring our team members feel supported and valued.

Distinctive Living currently operates more than 46 senior housing communities across multiple states, providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Since our founding in 2021, we have experienced rapid growth and continue to expand our footprint through new developments and strategic acquisitions.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.