Distinctive Living

A Fast-Growing Senior Housing Platform Since 2021

Distinctive Living is a senior housing development, management, and investment company headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, providing active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care across Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Vermont. Founded in 2021 by Joe Jedlowski, the company has grown rapidly, and many of its communities operate under distinct local brand names, such as Mira Vie (concentrated in New Jersey), Seascape at Naples, The Fairways at Naples, Liana of Venice, Maumee Pointe, Brooklyn Pointe, and Gardens of Carleton.

Note on the company's current public materials: Distinctive Living's own website is currently oriented primarily toward institutional capital partners and investors (emphasizing terms like “high-performance financial assets” and “engineered exit value”), rather than toward families researching senior living. Families are encouraged to also review the individual community's own website, such as Mira Vie Senior Living's site, for a more resident-focused picture of daily life.

Visit the official Distinctive Living website to learn more about the company.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Freehold, New Jersey (Northeast Support Center), with an additional Southeast Support Center in Tampa, Florida

●       Founded: 2021, by Joe Jedlowski

●       Current leadership: Joe Jedlowski, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

●       Approximate portfolio size: 24 communities

●       States served: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Vermont

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

●       Official website: distinctive-liv.com

Senior Living and Care Options

Care levels vary by community and local brand. Depending on the location, options may include:

●       Active adult living

●       Independent living

●       Assisted living

●       Memory care

●       Respite care

Because many Distinctive Living communities carry their own local names, such as Mira Vie at Brookfield or Seascape at Naples, families may not immediately recognize a community as part of the Distinctive Living network. 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 Distinctive Living Different?

Rapid Growth Since a 2021 Founding

Distinctive Living has approximately 24 currently open, stabilized communities today, while also citing a larger total of 46 to 49 communities in recent trade-press interviews, a figure that appears to include properties still under construction or in initial lease-up. Families should keep in mind that a company growing this quickly may include communities with very different histories, building ages, and levels of integration into Distinctive's systems, and that not every property in the company's broader portfolio is yet open to residents.

A Vertically Integrated, Data-Driven Operating Model

Distinctive Living positions itself as a vertically integrated platform handling development, management, and investment under one company. Founder and CEO Joe Jedlowski has described the company's approach as data-driven, using business intelligence tools to guide operating and development decisions.

Recent Growth Through Acquisition

In May 2024, Distinctive Living acquired Validus Senior Living Management, with former Validus President Lindsey Hacker joining Distinctive Living as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Learn more from independent coverage in Senior Housing News.

Pursuing Institutional Joint-Venture Capital for Continued Growth

As of September 2025, Distinctive Living was reported to be raising a specialized investment fund, targeting between $100 million and $200 million, to pursue joint-venture acquisitions with larger capital partners as part of its next phase of growth. Learn more from independent coverage in Senior Housing News.

Named Resident Programs at the Community-Brand Level

Some of Distinctive Living's local brands maintain their own named resident philosophies and programs; for example, Mira Vie Senior Living's communities in New Jersey operate under a “Viva La Vie” philosophy emphasizing purpose, connection, and joy, alongside a branded Distinctive Dining program.

Signature Programs and Services

Distinctive Dining is a branded dining program used across some Distinctive Living communities. At the local brand level, Mira Vie Senior Living communities in New Jersey operate under a “Viva La Vie” resident philosophy. Availability and specific implementation of these programs vary by community and local brand; families should ask a specific location for details.

Life at a Distinctive Living Community

Because Distinctive Living's portfolio spans many local brands and building types, day-to-day life varies by community. Depending on the location, residents may find:

●       Chef-prepared or restaurant-style dining, including Distinctive Dining at some communities

●       Recently renovated common areas at communities that have undergone updates, such as several Mira Vie locations in 2026

●       Dedicated memory care neighborhoods at communities offering that care level

●       On-site activities and social programming

Because Distinctive Living has grown quickly through both new development and acquisition, families are encouraged to tour the specific community they are considering, ask how long it has been part of the Distinctive Living network, and confirm current amenities, staffing, and any recent or planned renovations.

What Residents and Families Say

Ratings for individual Distinctive Living communities on Senior Care Finder vary by location. Mira Vie at Brookfield, Mira Vie at East Brunswick, and Seascape at Naples each show 4.9 out of 5, and Gardens of Carleton shows 5.0, while Mira Vie at Toms River shows a lower rating of 3.9. Given the number of distinct community brands in Distinctive Living's fast-growing portfolio, this range is not unusual. Families should review ratings and comments for the specific community they are considering rather than assuming a uniform experience across the network.

Leadership

Joe Jedlowski is Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Distinctive Living. He began his career in senior housing as a certified nursing assistant and facility administrator, later served as President of Milestone Retirement Communities, and founded Distinctive Living in 2021.

Visit the official Distinctive Living leadership page for the complete and most current executive team.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

Distinctive Living Acquires Validus Senior Living

In May 2024, Distinctive Living acquired Validus Senior Living Management, with former Validus President Lindsey Hacker joining as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Distinctive Living.

Read independent coverage from Senior Housing News.

Distinctive Living Pursues Joint-Venture Growth Strategy

In September 2025, Distinctive Living was reported to be raising a specialized investment fund of $100 million to $200 million to pursue joint-venture acquisitions with larger institutional capital partners.

Read independent coverage from Senior Housing News.

Distinctive Living Discusses Growing Memory Care Demand

In October 2025, Distinctive Living CEO Joe Jedlowski discussed consistent memory care demand driving occupancy growth, citing more than 1,200 memory care units across the company's broader portfolio of 49 communities at the time, a figure that includes properties beyond those currently open and stabilized.

Read independent coverage from Senior Housing News.

Live Well Cottages at Vineland Breaks Ground

In January 2026, Distinctive Living closed on $45.6 million in Series 2026 bonds to finance Live Well Cottages at Vineland, a new cottage-style senior living model in Southern New Jersey, which held its official groundbreaking in May 2026.

Read the company's groundbreaking announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distinctive Living? Distinctive Living is a senior housing development, management, and investment company headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, founded in 2021, providing active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

Where is Distinctive Living headquartered? Distinctive Living is headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, with an additional support center in Tampa, Florida.

Who leads Distinctive Living? Distinctive Living was founded by Joe Jedlowski, who serves as Founder, Chairman, and CEO.

Why do some Distinctive Living communities have different names? Distinctive Living manages communities under several local brand names, such as Mira Vie (primarily in New Jersey), Seascape at Naples, and Gardens of Carleton, rather than a single uniform consumer brand.

How many communities does Distinctive Living operate? Senior Care Finder's listing shows 24 communities.

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

Has Distinctive Living grown through acquisitions? Yes. In May 2024, Distinctive Living acquired Validus Senior Living Management, and the company has continued to grow through both new development and additional acquisitions.

Does Distinctive Living work with outside investors? Yes. As of 2025, Distinctive Living has been raising a dedicated investment fund to pursue joint-venture acquisitions with institutional capital partners as part of its growth strategy.

What do reviews say about Distinctive Living communities? Ratings vary by community, from as low as 3.9 to as high as 5.0 out of 5 on Senior Care Finder. Families should review ratings and comments for the specific community they are considering.

How can someone find a Distinctive Living community or schedule a tour? Families can search Distinctive Living communities on Senior Care Finder or contact a specific property, such as a Mira Vie or Seascape community, directly through its Senior Care Finder listing to ask about availability and schedule a tour.

Explore Distinctive Living Communities

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

Because Distinctive Living's communities carry different local brand names and the company has grown quickly, families are encouraged to compare several options, confirm current details directly, and visit in person before making a final decision.

Distinctive 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.