HumanGood Senior Living

Nonprofit Life Plan Communities Built Around Healthspan, Not Just Housing

HumanGood is a nonprofit senior living organization headquartered in Duarte, California. It operates Life Plan Communities, also known as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), that combine independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on connected campuses across seven states. HumanGood serves older adults who want the option to age in place, moving between levels of care as needs change without leaving the community they call home.

As a mission-driven nonprofit with roots dating to 1949, HumanGood organizes its work around what it calls healthspan: extending the years residents spend healthy and engaged, not just the years they live. Visit HumanGood's official website to learn more, or view HumanGood communities on Senior Care Finder to compare individual locations.

Company at a Glance

•        Headquarters: Duarte, California

•        Founded: Origins trace to 1949 as American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW). ABHOW merged with fellow nonprofit be.group in 2017, and the combined organization adopted the HumanGood name.

•        Current leadership: John Cochrane, President and CEO; Dan Ogus, President and COO

•        Approximate portfolio size: 21 Life Plan Communities as of August 2026, reflected as 39 individual Senior Care Finder listings under Senior Care Finder's convention of listing a campus's residential side and its Medicare-certified skilled nursing side separately

•        States served: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington, per current Senior Care Finder listings

•        Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing/long-term care, Life Plan Community/CCRC, and respite care

•        Official website: humangood.org

Senior Living and Care Options

HumanGood's Life Plan Communities are built around a continuum of care, though the specific mix available varies by location:

•        Independent living for residents who want maintenance-free apartment or cottage living with access to social and wellness activities

•        Assisted living for residents who need help with daily activities such as medication management, bathing, or dressing

•        Memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, delivered through HumanGood's Immerse memory support model at many campuses

•        Skilled nursing / long-term care for residents who need higher-acuity medical care or rehabilitation; several HumanGood campuses maintain a Medicare-certified skilled nursing building distinct from the residential side, which is why Senior Care Finder lists those campuses twice

•        Respite care for short-term stays, offered at a subset of communities

Not every HumanGood community offers every level of care. Three communities in this portfolio, Westminster Gardens, Spring Mill Pointe, and The Mansion at Rosemont, are listed on Senior Care Finder without a distinct skilled nursing building. Families should confirm current service availability with the specific community they're considering.

What Makes HumanGood Different?

A Nonprofit Model With Long Roots

HumanGood traces its origins to American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW), founded in 1949. ABHOW merged with fellow nonprofit be.group in 2017, and the combined organization adopted the HumanGood name. In 2019, HumanGood affiliated with Presby's Inspired Life, extending its footprint into Pennsylvania. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HumanGood reinvests operating surplus into its communities and mission rather than distributing it to shareholders.

Immerse: A Proprietary Memory Support Model

HumanGood's memory care neighborhoods operate under Immerse, a proprietary memory support philosophy the organization developed to preserve residents' dignity and individuality rather than applying a one-size-fits-all program. Availability and specific programming differ by community; families should ask each location how Immerse is implemented on that campus.

A Healthspan-Focused Wellness Program

HumanGood publishes an ongoing Healthspan content and programming initiative addressing nutrition, sleep, movement, and social connection, drawing on outside research partners such as the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. At Judson Park, for example, residents who completed a 12-week functional fitness program showed measurable gains in strength, balance, and endurance on a HumanGood-administered assessment. Several communities have also introduced virtual reality sessions, through a partner called Rendever, aimed at reducing social isolation, which has drawn independent national press coverage described below.

Independently Verified Financial Strength

Fitch Ratings affirmed an 'A' rating with a stable outlook for the HumanGood California Obligated Group in May 2026. For a nonprofit CCRC operator, an independent credit rating is a relevant signal for families evaluating the long-term financial stability behind an entrance-fee or life-care contract.

A High Rate of Independent Award Recognition

In U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Senior Living ratings, 22 HumanGood communities received a Best Senior Living recognition in at least one category, and HumanGood communities collectively earned 103 accolades across categories such as caregiving, dining, and management. This reflects survey-based resident and family satisfaction data collected independently by U.S. News, not company-reported figures.

Signature Programs and Services

Immerse is a dedicated approach to memory care programming designed around each resident's individual history and preferences rather than a standardized daily schedule, serving residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Availability differs by community, and families should confirm current staffing and programming directly with the community they're evaluating.

The Healthspan initiative is an ongoing series of research-backed articles and in-community programming covering nutrition, sleep, movement, cognitive health, and social connection, including functional fitness assessments and virtual reality-based social activities at some communities. Availability of specific programs, such as VR sessions, varies by campus.

Life at a HumanGood Community

Life at a HumanGood community may include restaurant-style or casual dining options, housekeeping and maintenance service, scheduled transportation, fitness and wellness classes, and a calendar of social, cultural, and lifelong-learning activities such as book clubs, art classes, and outdoor recreation. Because HumanGood communities range from smaller campuses to larger multi-building Life Plan Communities, the physical amenities, activity calendar, and staffing model can differ meaningfully from one location to the next. Families evaluating a specific HumanGood community should ask to see a current activities calendar, tour the dining venues, and confirm which services carry an additional cost versus which are included in the standard fee structure.

What Residents and Families Say

Individual HumanGood communities carry a range of ratings on Senior Care Finder, generally in the 4.1 to 4.6 range as of August 2026, though ratings and review volume vary by location and there is no single portfolio-wide score to report. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback and HumanGood's own resident stories point to staff who learn residents by name, a strong sense of community among neighbors, and a wide range of activities as consistent strengths. Independent U.S. News survey data, drawn from resident and family responses rather than company-selected testimonials, similarly identifies caregiving, dining, and staff as areas where a majority of HumanGood communities scored well enough to earn a Best Senior Living recognition in 2026.

This should not be read as a guarantee of uniform experience. Satisfaction can shift with a change in executive director, staffing levels, or a community's stage in a renovation cycle. Families should review recent, community-specific feedback for the location they're considering rather than relying on portfolio-wide reputation alone.

Leadership

John Cochrane serves as President and CEO of HumanGood, a role he has held since guiding the 2017 merger and rebrand that created the organization and the 2019 affiliation with Presby's Inspired Life. He serves on the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) Research Committee and the Perennial Consortium board.

Dan Ogus was promoted to President and COO in June 2026, with expanded responsibility for enterprise execution and operating integration across HumanGood. John Cochrane continues to serve as CEO.

Visit HumanGood's official About page for the complete and most current leadership and board listing.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

New York Times Features HumanGood's Virtual Reality Wellness Programming

A national feature examined how residents at Plymouth Village, a HumanGood Life Plan Community in Redlands, California, used virtual reality through a platform called Rendever to reduce loneliness and build social connection. Read the New York Times article (April 15, 2026).

AP News Covers VR-Based Social Connection at The Terraces of Los Gatos

The Associated Press reported on residents at The Terraces of Los Gatos trying virtual reality experiences designed to reduce social isolation, with support from HumanGood team members. Read the AP News article (January 2, 2026).

HumanGood CEO Featured in Senior Housing News' 2026 Executive Forecast

Trade publication Senior Housing News interviewed HumanGood President and CEO John Cochrane for its industry-wide 2026 outlook feature, in which he discussed shifting the senior living industry's focus toward preventive healthspan work. Read the Senior Housing News feature (January 7, 2026).

U.S. News & World Report Names 22 HumanGood Communities to 2026 Best Senior Living Ratings

U.S. News & World Report's independently compiled 2026 Best Senior Living ratings, based on more than 540,000 resident and family survey responses nationwide, recognized 22 HumanGood communities and awarded HumanGood a combined 103 accolades across categories including caregiving, dining, and management. Read the U.S. News announcement (April 14, 2026).

Dan Ogus Promoted to President and COO of HumanGood

HumanGood announced the promotion of Dan Ogus to President and Chief Operating Officer, expanding his responsibility for enterprise execution and operating integration while John Cochrane continues as CEO. Read HumanGood's announcement (June 8, 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HumanGood Senior Living? HumanGood is a nonprofit organization that operates Life Plan Communities (continuing care retirement communities) offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across multiple U.S. states.

Where is HumanGood headquartered? HumanGood is headquartered in Duarte, California.

Who owns or operates HumanGood? HumanGood is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formed through the 2017 merger of American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW) and be.group, and later affiliated with Presby's Inspired Life in 2019.

How many communities does HumanGood operate? HumanGood's own site lists 21 Life Plan Communities as of August 2026. Senior Care Finder currently reflects 21 physical communities, shown as 39 listings under Senior Care Finder's convention of listing a campus's residential and skilled nursing sides separately.

Where are HumanGood's communities located? Per current Senior Care Finder listings, HumanGood communities are located in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

What care options does HumanGood offer? Care options include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and long-term care, respite care, and full Life Plan Community/CCRC contracts, depending on the community.

Does HumanGood offer memory care? Yes. Many HumanGood communities offer memory care through the organization's Immerse memory support model, though availability varies by location.

Does every HumanGood community provide the same services? No. Service availability, including on-site skilled nursing, varies by community. Families should confirm current offerings directly with the specific community they're considering.

What do reviews say about HumanGood communities? Individual HumanGood communities generally carry ratings in the 4.1 to 4.6 range on Senior Care Finder as of August 2026, with recurring positive themes around staff familiarity and community atmosphere, though ratings and experience vary by location.

How much do HumanGood communities cost? Pricing varies by community, unit type, contract structure, and level of care, and is not published on a portfolio-wide basis. Families should request current pricing directly from the community they're considering.

How can families find a HumanGood community? Families can compare HumanGood communities on Senior Care Finder or use HumanGood's own community locator.

How can someone schedule a tour? Families can request information or schedule a tour through the specific community's listing on Senior Care Finder, or through HumanGood's official Find a Community page.

Explore HumanGood Senior Living Communities

Every HumanGood community has its own leadership team, staffing, activity calendar, and availability, so the right fit depends on the specific location, not the parent organization alone. Compare HumanGood communities on Senior Care Finder to see current pricing, care types, and reviews for the location closest to you.

HumanGood 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 August 2026.