True Connection Communities

Where Happiness Lives® for Active Adults 55 and Older

True Connection Communities (TCC) is an active adult and independent living operator serving adults 55 and older, operating primarily under its Verena brand alongside several other community names. Senior Care Finder's directory lists 21 communities across 12 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia), independently confirmed against the company's own current state-by-state community listings. True Connection Communities is owned by Green Courte Partners, a private real estate investment firm, and led by CEO Jim Pusateri.

Visit the official True Connection Communities website, or explore True Connection Communities on Senior Care Finder to compare current listings.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Clearwater, Florida

●       Ownership: Owned by Green Courte Partners, a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm; True Connection Communities has grown its portfolio over time through both new development and value-add acquisitions of existing communities, which it typically rebrands under the Verena name

●       Current leadership: Jim Pusateri, Chief Executive Officer

●       Portfolio size: 21 communities

●       States served: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia

●       Care and lifestyle options: Active adult living and independent living; True Connection Communities does not offer assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing

●       Official website: trueconnectioncommunities.com

Senior Living and Care Options

True Connection Communities focuses specifically on two closely related lifestyle categories:

●       Active adult living

●       Independent living

The company describes these two categories as very similar, with active adult living emphasizing a wellness- and lifestyle-focused environment with activities, fitness, and social options, while independent living adds more all-inclusive services such as chef-prepared meals and resort-style amenities. True Connection Communities does not offer assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing at any of its communities. Many communities retain distinct local names, such as Eagle's Peak, Cottages of Monroe, and the Pine Ridge and Verena brand families, rather than a single uniform naming convention. Families should confirm current amenities and availability directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the specific community they are considering.

What Makes True Connection Communities Different?

A Focused Active Adult and Independent Living Specialist

Rather than operating across the full senior living continuum, True Connection Communities concentrates specifically on active adult and independent living for residents 55 and older, without assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing. This focused model is a differentiator from operators managing a broader range of care types across their portfolio.

Growth Through Value-Add Acquisitions and Rebranding

True Connection Communities has grown its portfolio in part by acquiring existing independent senior living properties and repositioning them under the Verena brand, often making physical upgrades in the process. For example, the company's Leander, Texas community was acquired in 2021 as "Skye Luxury Senior Living" and subsequently renovated and rebranded as Verena at Leander. This acquisition-and-reposition strategy is a differentiator reflecting the company's approach to expanding its footprint.

A Hassle-Free, Maintenance-Included Lifestyle

True Connection Communities emphasizes handling routine home maintenance tasks, such as lawn mowing and snow shoveling, as part of its core value proposition, positioning this hassle-free approach as central to allowing residents to focus on enjoying retirement. This is reflected in the company's slogan, "Where Happiness Lives®."

Community-Specific Institutional Ties

At least one True Connection Communities property, Verena at Hilliard in Ohio, directly adjoins a public library branch (the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Hilliard branch), providing residents with direct interior access. This kind of direct institutional connection to a public amenity is a differentiator uncommon among comparable active adult communities.

A Consistent, Company-Wide Cultural Program

True Connection Communities runs company-wide programming across its communities, such as an annual "Around the World" social events theme and inter-community trivia competitions like its "Jeopardy Challenge." This kind of coordinated, portfolio-wide cultural programming is a differentiator from operators where community-level programming is developed independently at each location.

Signature Programs and Services

The "Around the World" event series is True Connection Communities' company-wide annual social programming theme, featuring monthly events inspired by different countries and cultures across its communities.

Life at a True Connection Community

Life at a True Connection Communities property may include chef-prepared meals, fitness and wellness programs, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and a full calendar of social activities and clubs. Many communities offer a mix of apartment and cottage-style housing options. Specific amenities vary by community and brand (Verena, Pine Ridge, and other locally named communities).

Families evaluating any True Connection Communities property should ask specifically about current availability, whether the community offers apartments, cottages, or both, and confirm that the level of independence offered matches their needs, since these communities do not provide assisted living or memory care support.

What Residents and Families Say

True Connection Communities does not publish a single portfolio-wide review rating, and Senior Care Finder's own listings show ratings that vary by individual community, generally in the mid-4-star to high-4-star range among the Premium listings reviewed during this research. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include a strong sense of community, attentive staff, and an active social calendar, though experience can vary by community and time period. Families are encouraged to review recent, community-specific feedback for the location they are considering.

Leadership

Jim Pusateri is Chief Executive Officer of True Connection Communities, having led the company through a period of sustained growth, including recent expansions in Texas and Ohio. True Connection Communities is owned by Green Courte Partners, a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm.

Visit the official True Connection Communities company page for more on the company's current leadership team.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

Verena at Hilliard Forms Special Library Partnership

Verena at Hilliard, a 159-apartment active adult community in Hilliard, Ohio, directly adjoins the Hilliard branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, providing residents with direct interior access to the library. CEO Jim Pusateri has described the property as positioned to be one of the most attractive independent senior living communities in the Columbus market.

Read the company's own coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is True Connection Communities? True Connection Communities is an active adult and independent living operator serving adults 55 and older, operating 21 communities across 12 states, primarily under its Verena brand.

Where is True Connection Communities headquartered? True Connection Communities is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.

Who owns True Connection Communities? True Connection Communities is owned by Green Courte Partners, a private real estate investment firm. Jim Pusateri serves as Chief Executive Officer.

How many communities does True Connection Communities operate? True Connection Communities operates 21 communities across 12 states, per Senior Care Finder's directory and the company's own current community listings.

What is Verena? Verena is the primary consumer-facing brand name True Connection Communities uses for many of its active adult and independent living communities, though some communities retain other names, such as Eagle's Peak or the Pine Ridge community family.

Does True Connection Communities offer assisted living or memory care? No. True Connection Communities focuses specifically on active adult and independent living and does not offer assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing.

What is the difference between active adult and independent living at True Connection Communities? The company describes these as closely related; active adult living emphasizes wellness and lifestyle activities, while independent living adds more all-inclusive services such as chef-prepared meals.

What do reviews say about True Connection Communities? Recurring themes include a strong sense of community, attentive staff, and an active social calendar, though experience can vary by community. Families should review recent, community-specific feedback for the location they are considering.

How much does a True Connection Communities property cost? Pricing varies by community, unit type, and location. Families should contact the specific community directly for current pricing.

How can families find a True Connection Communities property? Families can browse True Connection Communities properties through Senior Care Finder's listings or through the company's own website.

Explore True Connection Communities

Comparing individual True Connection Communities properties is the best way to understand what a specific location actually offers, since community names and amenities vary across the portfolio. Explore True Connection Communities on Senior Care Finder for current listings, ratings, and details for locations near you.

Services, pricing, availability, and resident experience can vary meaningfully from one True Connection Communities property to the next.

True Connection Communities 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 August 2026.