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Bringing the joy of living and eating well to independent senior communities 

Joyous offers solutions that help your independent living community thrive. Our on-trend menus and events, thoughtfully designed spaces, personable service and seamless operations, deliver senior living hospitality that enriches residents’ daily lives.

Senior Living Hospitality Built Around Joy

Connection

Did you know that meaningful social contact at mealtimes supports wellbeing? Joyous’ senior solutions — from restaurant-style dining spaces to engaging culinary events and themed experiences — encourage residents to linger, laugh and grow closer. We train our staff to spark conversation and foster warmth with every interaction. Because when residents feel connected, they live not just longer lives, but fuller, more joyful ones.

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A Chef Partner With Passion

Chef Gabe Kennedy is Joyous' culinary partner, bringing a fresh perspective to senior dining. Co-founder of Plant People, Chef Partner at Checker Hall and a familiar face from "Chopped" and "Selena + Chef," Kennedy understands how food brings people together. He's developing dishes specifically for Joyous that feel both familiar and inspiring. His globally inspired menus, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients that support heart and brain health, give residents something to discover and talk about. Kennedy's approach is simple: Food should invite connection, spark curiosity and remind us all what it means to truly savor a meal together.

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Service with Heart & Expertise

Created with hospitality expert Raabia Shaffi, our bespoke training program equips teams to anticipate needs and create connections that support resident health.

Joy, Every Day of the Year

Celebration doesn’t need a holiday. From simple touchpoints like coffee hours to themed dinners and elegant seasonal events, every day with Joyous brings moments of delight that blend comfort and curiosity, strengthen bonds and enrich community life.

Designed for Every Dining Experience

Multi-format Café

Flexible banquettes, beverage coolers and fresh market-style offerings make our café a hub of casual variety, perfect for solo meals or lively conversation. Here residents enjoy customizable options — from a vibrant salad bar to made-to-order favorites — in a space designed for comfort and connection.

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  • 2 of 3

    Senior living residents report having unfulfilled dining and social experiences

  • Only 30-40%

    Of residents rate their current dining variety favorably

  • 78%

    Of residents want to share meals

  • Only 1 in 3

    Current residents enjoy special events in their communities

    Comfort, connection and joy inspire every aspect of an independent living community. Yet many residents feel dining and social opportunities fall short. These insights reveal where communities can grow and how thoughtful hospitality can turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences.

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