AVIVA Senior Living

Senior Living Backed by Four Decades of Real Estate Expertise

AVIVA Senior Living is a senior-housing operator providing active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care across Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. AVIVA is the senior-housing operating subsidiary of Lloyd Jones, LLC, a real estate investment and management firm with more than 40 years of experience in multifamily and senior housing. AVIVA was formed in 2021 after Lloyd Jones completed an acquisition campaign that added 11 senior communities to its portfolio, and the company has continued to grow through both acquisitions and new development since.

Visit the official AVIVA Senior Living website to learn more about the company's communities and lifestyle programs.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Miami, Florida

●       Founded: Parent company Lloyd Jones was founded in 1980; AVIVA Senior Living was formed in 2021

●       Current leadership: Chris Finlay, Chairman and CEO

●       Approximate portfolio size: 16 communities

●       States served: Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

●       Care and lifestyle options: Active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care

●       Official website: avivaseniorliving.com

Senior Living and Care Options

AVIVA communities span a range of lifestyle and care levels, though not every option is available at every location. Depending on the community, options may include:

●       Active adult living

●       Independent living

●       Assisted living

●       Memory care

●       Respite care

For example, AVIVA Port St. Lucie West focuses on active adult and independent living, while AVIVA West Hartford offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. Families should confirm current care levels and availability directly with the specific community. Families can also review active adult living, independent living, assisted living, and memory care options near them on Senior Care Finder.

What Makes AVIVA Senior Living Different?

Backed by Four Decades of Real Estate Experience

AVIVA operates as the senior-housing arm of Lloyd Jones, LLC, a real estate investment and property management firm that has invested in, developed, and operated multifamily and senior housing real estate valued at more than $1.2 billion over more than four decades. AVIVA frames this backing as giving it more capital, operational, and back-office resources than a standalone senior-housing operator might have on its own.

“Living With Confidence”: A Research-Backed Lifestyle Program

AVIVA's signature lifestyle program, Living With Confidence, was developed in conjunction with research from Harvard Health Publishing along with outside experts in geriatrics, dementia care, and senior living. The company positions this program as the foundation of the day-to-day resident experience across its communities, rather than a loosely defined activities calendar.

A Leadership Team Recruited from Established Senior Housing Operators

Rather than building a senior-housing division from scratch, Lloyd Jones recruited its AVIVA leadership team directly from other established senior housing operators, aiming to combine multiple operators' collective experience under one company. AVIVA's own materials describe this recruitment approach as central to its ability to scale quickly after its 2021 formation.

Growth Through Both Acquisition and New Development

AVIVA has grown its portfolio through a mix of acquiring existing communities, such as the historic Hamilton Heights community in West Hartford, Connecticut, and developing new ground-up communities, such as AVIVA Port St. Lucie West in Florida, which opened in December 2024. This dual growth strategy differs from operators that grow exclusively through acquisition or exclusively through new construction.

Signature Programs and Services

Living With Confidence is AVIVA's portfolio-wide lifestyle program, developed with research from Harvard Health Publishing and outside experts in geriatrics, dementia care, and senior living. The program is intended to give residents and families reassurance that support is available when needed while still emphasizing an active, engaged lifestyle. Specific programming under Living With Confidence may vary by community and care level; families should ask a specific AVIVA community how the program is implemented on site. Learn more on the official AVIVA Senior Living website.

Life at an AVIVA Community

Depending on the community and care level, residents may find:

●       Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared menus

●       Resort-style amenities at newer communities, including pools, pickleball courts, and putting greens

●       Beauty salons, fitness centers, and business centers

●       Housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance-free living

●       Memory care neighborhoods with structured programming at communities that offer this care level

Because AVIVA's portfolio includes both newly built communities and longer-established, acquired communities, families touring a specific location should ask about the age of the building, the timeline of any recent renovations, and which care levels and Living With Confidence programming are currently offered on site.

What Residents and Families Say

Ratings for individual AVIVA communities on Senior Care Finder are generally strong and fairly consistent, ranging from roughly 4.0 to 4.8 out of 5 across the featured communities on Senior Care Finder's existing AVIVA page. In 2026, U.S. News & World Report's independent Best Senior Living ratings, based on resident and family satisfaction surveys, recognized six AVIVA communities, including AVIVA West Hartford for memory care. Recurring positive themes in available feedback include attentive staff, strong dining programs, and an engaged activities calendar. AVIVA does not have a single portfolio-wide review rating, so families should review ratings and comments for the specific community they are considering, such as AVIVA Port St. Lucie West or AVIVA River Bend, rather than assuming a uniform experience across the portfolio.

Leadership

Chris Finlay is Chairman and CEO of AVIVA Senior Living. AVIVA's own website uses both “Founder/Executive Chairman” and “Chairman/CEO” to describe his role on different pages; this overview uses the title listed alongside AVIVA's official senior leadership roster.

Visit the official AVIVA Senior Living leadership page for the complete and most current executive team, including AVIVA's SVP of Operations, SVP of Talent, and SVP of Health & Wellness.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

Six AVIVA Communities Recognized in U.S. News's 2026 Best Senior Living Ratings

In 2026, U.S. News & World Report analyzed hundreds of resident and family survey responses across AVIVA Senior Living communities as part of its independent, fifth-annual Best Senior Living ratings program, recognizing six AVIVA communities as Best Senior Living communities in the care levels they offer.

View AVIVA Senior Living's ratings on U.S. News.

AVIVA Port St. Lucie Featured on WPTV's Sunshine Spotlight

In June 2025, AVIVA Port St. Lucie West was featured on WPTV's Sunshine Spotlight, a West Palm Beach television segment highlighting local organizations, showcasing the community's amenities and resident lifestyle.

Watch WPTV's independent coverage.

AVIVA Opens First Independent Senior Living Community in St. Lucie West

In December 2024, AVIVA celebrated the grand opening of AVIVA Port St. Lucie West, the first independent senior living rental community in St. Lucie West, Florida, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.

Read independent coverage from Multi-Housing News.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AVIVA Senior Living? AVIVA Senior Living is a senior-housing operator providing active adult, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care across 11 states. It is the senior-housing operating subsidiary of Lloyd Jones, LLC.

Where is AVIVA Senior Living headquartered? AVIVA's website lists a Miami, Florida corporate address on most pages; its leadership page lists a Dallas, Texas address. Families should confirm the current headquarters directly with the company.

Who owns or operates AVIVA Senior Living? AVIVA is owned and operated by Lloyd Jones, LLC, and is led by Chairman and CEO Chris Finlay.

When was AVIVA Senior Living founded? Parent company Lloyd Jones was founded in 1980. AVIVA Senior Living was formed in 2021 after an acquisition campaign added 11 senior communities to the Lloyd Jones portfolio.

How many communities does AVIVA Senior Living operate? Senior Care Finder's listing shows 16 communities across 11 states. Families should confirm current figures directly with AVIVA or Senior Care Finder.

Where are AVIVA's communities located? AVIVA's communities are located in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

What care options does AVIVA Senior Living offer? Depending on the community, AVIVA offers active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

What is AVIVA's Living With Confidence program? Living With Confidence is AVIVA's portfolio-wide lifestyle program, developed with research from Harvard Health Publishing and outside experts in geriatrics, dementia care, and senior living.

Does every AVIVA community offer the same services? No. Care levels and amenities vary by community; some focus on active adult and independent living, while others also offer assisted living and memory care. Families should confirm current offerings with the specific community.

What do reviews say about AVIVA communities? Ratings for individual AVIVA communities on Senior Care Finder generally range from about 4.0 to 4.8 out of 5. In 2026, U.S. News recognized six AVIVA communities in its independent Best Senior Living ratings.

How can someone find an AVIVA community or schedule a tour? Families can search AVIVA communities on Senior Care Finder or contact a specific property directly through its Senior Care Finder listing to ask about availability and schedule a tour.

Explore AVIVA Senior Living Communities

Choosing a senior living community is a personal decision shaped by care needs, location, and lifestyle preferences. View AVIVA Senior Living communities on Senior Care Finder to compare individual locations, care options, and reviews.

Because care levels, amenities, and pricing vary by community, families are encouraged to compare several options, confirm current details directly, and visit in person before making a final decision.

AVIVA Senior Living is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.

Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.