May 14, 2026

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Smart Design Solutions For The Senior Living Middle Market

Senior Housing News



Johnny Dagher, director of senior housing, Baker Barrios Architects.


While stories about luxury features and best-in-class amenities often dominate news coverage related to senior housing design, the majority of the market falls into an income bracket that makes those high-end communities unattainable. So how can senior living developers offer a property that fits the budget of a middle-income resident while still offering features that are appealing — and have it pencil out? Johnny Dagher, senior living director for Taylor Johnson client Baker Barrios Architects, came to us with an idea for a thought leadership piece that tackles exactly that question, which we brought to editors at Seniors Housing Business for a “What’s On My Mind” column. Read how scale as well as smart partnerships can help make senior housing more affordable here. 



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