Montessori-Inspired Senior Living Across Five States
Integro Healthcare Services is a senior care management and ownership company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, operating a portfolio of senior living communities across the Midwest and Southwest. Founded by Rowan Farber and Tracy Clark, Integro develops and manages communities under the Fairmont Senior Living consumer brand, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The company's mission centers on dignified, person-centered care grounded in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® framework. Families can explore Integro-affiliated communities through the Integro Healthcare Services directory on Senior Care Finder or visit the official Integro Healthcare Services website to learn more.
Company at a Glance
- Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan
- Founded / Experience: Approximately 2014; over a decade of senior care development and management
- Current Leadership: Rowan Farber, Founder, President, and CEO; Tracy Clark, Co-founder and CFO
- Portfolio Size: 7 communities
- States/Markets Served: Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Iowa
- Care and Lifestyle Options: Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation
- Official Website: integrohcs.com
Senior Living and Care Options
Integro Healthcare Services communities operate under the Fairmont Senior Living brand and provide a range of care and lifestyle options designed to support older adults at various stages of need. Across the portfolio, communities typically offer assisted living for residents who benefit from daily support with activities and personal care, along with memory care neighborhoods specifically designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Several communities also provide skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation for residents recovering from a hospital stay or managing complex medical needs.
Care services and amenities vary by location, and not every Fairmont community offers the same combination of care levels. Families are encouraged to contact individual communities or review their Senior Care Finder listings to confirm which services are available at the specific location they are considering.
What Makes Integro Healthcare Services Different?
What is the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® approach, and how does it affect daily life?
Integro Healthcare Services distinguishes itself through its commitment to the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) framework across its Fairmont Senior Living communities. Developed by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, MIL adapts Montessori educational principles for older adults, emphasizing purposeful activity, individual choice, and structured engagement tailored to each resident's abilities and interests. Rather than a purely passive care model, MIL encourages residents to remain active contributors to community life, performing meaningful roles and engaging with activities that align with their personal history and capabilities. This approach has demonstrated benefits for residents with cognitive decline as well as those living independently.
Founder-Led Ownership and Operational Accountability
Integro was founded and continues to be led by its original principals, Rowan Farber and Tracy Clark. This founder-led structure means the company's leadership remains directly connected to day-to-day operations and strategic decisions, rather than operating through multiple layers of management or corporate ownership. Families who value accountability at the ownership level may find this ownership model reassuring when evaluating a senior living partner.
Fairmont Senior Living: A Distinct Consumer-Facing Brand
Integro's communities operate publicly under the Fairmont Senior Living name, a consumer brand that emphasizes hospitality, comfort, and individualized care. This branding approach allows communities to maintain a recognizable identity for local families while benefiting from the operational infrastructure and clinical standards that Integro provides behind the scenes. When searching for a community, families may encounter Fairmont Senior Living locations without immediately recognizing the Integro connection; both names refer to the same family of communities.
Geographically Targeted Development
Integro has built its portfolio with a focus on specific markets in the Midwest, including Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa. This deliberate geographic concentration reflects a growth strategy centered on markets where the company can develop local relationships, understand regional care needs, and build communities that serve residents well rather than spreading thin across a large national footprint.
Signature Programs and Services
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL)
The Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® program is the centerpiece of Integro's care philosophy and is implemented across Fairmont Senior Living communities. MIL is a structured, evidence-informed approach to dementia and senior care that replaces passive programming with purposeful engagement. Residents take on roles that match their abilities, whether helping set tables, tending a garden, folding linens, or participating in guided cognitive activities. The program is designed for residents across all care levels and is particularly well-documented for its impact on residents living with memory loss, reducing behaviors associated with dementia and increasing daily satisfaction. Availability of the full MIL program may vary by community; families should confirm implementation details with individual locations.
Life at a Fairmont Senior Living Community
Residents at Fairmont Senior Living communities can generally expect an environment that combines structured daily programming with flexibility for personal preferences. Common amenities may include restaurant-style dining, activity and wellness programs, common social spaces, and transportation services, though specific offerings vary by location. The Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® framework shapes daily routines across communities, meaning that activity programming is typically more purposeful and individualized than a standard activities calendar.
Families evaluating a Fairmont community should ask about staffing ratios, the specific MIL programming currently in place, dining options, and how care plans are developed and updated over time. Because communities vary in size and care level mix, visiting the specific location rather than relying on portfolio-wide descriptions will give the most accurate picture of day-to-day life.
What Residents and Families Say
Public reviews for Fairmont Senior Living communities reflect a range of experiences, as is common across a multi-site senior care portfolio. Positive feedback frequently highlights the warmth and attentiveness of staff, with family members noting that caregivers take time to know residents individually. The structured programming tied to the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® framework appears in positive reviews as a meaningful differentiator, with families appreciating that residents remain engaged rather than idle.
As with any senior living portfolio, experience varies by location, leadership team, staffing levels, and time period. Families should review recent feedback for the specific community they are considering on Google and other platforms, and are encouraged to tour in person and speak with current residents and families before making a decision. Senior Care Finder's individual community listings include ratings and review information to help with this comparison.
Leadership
Rowan Farber, Founder, President, and CEO. Farber co-founded Integro Healthcare Services and has led the company's development and management operations since its inception. Under his leadership, Integro established the Fairmont Senior Living brand and adopted the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® framework as the company's operational standard. Official biography
Tracy Clark, Co-founder and CFO. Clark co-founded Integro alongside Farber and serves as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the financial infrastructure supporting the company's development and operations.
See the full leadership team for the complete and most current roster.
Recent News, Growth, and Recognition
AHCA/NCAL Recognizes National Assisted Living Week with Focus on Purpose-Driven Care
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recognized National Assisted Living Week in 2025 with a theme centered on purpose and engagement, principles that align directly with Integro's Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® approach. Fairmont Senior Living communities participate in National Assisted Living Week activities as part of their annual programming calendar.
AHCA/NCAL National Assisted Living Week 2025 announcement
Integro Expands Fairmont Senior Living Portfolio to Seven Communities Across Five States
Integro Healthcare Services has grown the Fairmont Senior Living portfolio to seven communities spanning Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa. This geographic footprint reflects the company's strategy of entering markets where demand for quality assisted living and memory care services is strong, with an emphasis on communities where local relationships and regional care knowledge can be developed over time.
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Fairmont Communities Now Listed on Senior Care Finder
Fairmont Senior Living communities managed by Integro Healthcare Services are listed on Senior Care Finder, giving families across Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa access to detailed community information, ratings, and contact options through Senior Care Finder's directory.
Browse Integro Healthcare Services communities on Senior Care Finder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Integro Healthcare Services?
Integro Healthcare Services is a senior care management and ownership company based in Detroit, Michigan, that develops and operates senior living communities under the Fairmont Senior Living brand. The company specializes in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across multiple states.
Where is Integro Healthcare Services headquartered?
Integro Healthcare Services is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
Who owns or operates Integro Healthcare Services?
Integro Healthcare Services was founded by Rowan Farber and Tracy Clark, who continue to lead the company as President/CEO and CFO respectively. It is a privately held company.
What is Fairmont Senior Living?
Fairmont Senior Living is the consumer-facing brand under which Integro Healthcare Services operates its communities. When you encounter a Fairmont Senior Living community, it is owned and managed by Integro Healthcare Services.
How many communities does Integro operate?
Integro Healthcare Services operates 7 Fairmont Senior Living communities as of September 2026, with locations in Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa. Six of these communities appear under the Integro parent company on Senior Care Finder; Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa is a skilled nursing facility that Senior Care Finder routes to its operating LLC rather than the management company. Community counts may change as the portfolio evolves; check the company's website or Senior Care Finder for current listings.
What states does Integro serve?
Integro Healthcare Services currently operates communities in Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa.
What care options do Fairmont Senior Living communities offer?
Fairmont Senior Living communities typically offer assisted living and memory care, with some locations also providing skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Services vary by community, so confirm available care levels directly with the specific location you are considering.
Does every Fairmont community offer memory care?
Most Fairmont Senior Living communities offer memory care, but not all. Check the listing for the specific community you are researching on Senior Care Finder or contact the community directly to confirm memory care availability.
What is the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle program?
The Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) is an evidence-informed care approach adopted by Integro Healthcare Services across its Fairmont communities. Based on Montessori educational principles, MIL focuses on purposeful engagement, individual choice, and meaningful activity for residents at all care levels, with particularly strong applications for those living with dementia.
How much do Fairmont Senior Living communities cost?
Pricing at Fairmont Senior Living communities varies by location, care level, and apartment type. Contact the specific community you are considering for current rate information, as pricing is not published portfolio-wide.
How do I find an Integro or Fairmont Senior Living community near me?
You can browse all Integro Healthcare Services communities listed on Senior Care Finder, or use the community locator on the Fairmont Senior Living website at integrohcs.com.
How can I schedule a tour of a Fairmont Senior Living community?
Find the community you are interested in on Senior Care Finder and use the contact or tour request options on that listing page. You can also contact the community directly through information listed on its Senior Care Finder or Fairmont Senior Living page.
Explore Integro Healthcare Services Communities
Fairmont Senior Living communities operated by Integro Healthcare Services offer a distinctive care approach grounded in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® framework, with locations across Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and Iowa. Because services, pricing, staffing, amenities, and resident experience vary meaningfully from one community to the next, families are encouraged to research and visit the specific community they are considering rather than relying on portfolio-wide descriptions.
Use Senior Care Finder to browse individual Fairmont Senior Living communities, compare ratings and reviews, and connect with locations that match your family's care needs and location preferences.
Integro Healthcare Services 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 September 2026.
