For decades, senior living has followed a one-size-fits-all approach—often prioritizing efficiency over the human experience. Vernon Homes, in partnership with AgingIN and The Green House Project, is changing that. Through small-home, person-centered communities, seniors can now age with dignity, independence, and meaningful connection. This collaboration is redefining what it means to thrive in retirement, setting a new standard for compassionate, innovative eldercare.

The Green House Project is redefining what it means to age with dignity. Partnering with Vernon Homes, this innovative model replaces institutional nursing care with small, home-like settings that empower residents, support caregivers, and create real communities rooted in respect, comfort, and connection.

The Green House Project’s universal caregiver model, praised by AARP as a forward-thinking solution to today’s nursing home staffing crisis, transforms elder care into a true home setting. Empowered teams, known as shahbazim, provide personalized care, build deeper relationships, and deliver better outcomes—proving there’s no place like home for aging with dignity.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Green House communities demonstrated remarkable resilience — reporting less than half the infection rates and under a third of the deaths seen in traditional nursing homes. The reason is both structural and social: smaller household sizes, consistent staffing, and private rooms limit exposure, while strong, family-like relationships foster emotional well-being. The Green House model proves that when care feels like home, both safety and human con

Outdated regulations and funding models keep traditional nursing homes locked in an institutional past. To create real homes that honor dignity and autonomy, policymakers must update rules to encourage small-home development, reward innovation, and expand home-based care options. The Green House Project model offers a proven path forward — replacing impersonal facilities with warm, empowering communities where elders truly thrive.

The revolution grows stronger by the day as new Green House communities are being planned and built. Not only do Green Houses meet the fundamental desires of families that want a real home with real relationship for their loved ones, they also have proven better at protecting seniors during t he Covid-19 pandemic.   To date, there are 359 Green House homes in 32 states. Here are some of the new communities in the works or recently built. Methodist Senior Services Their new Gr

We are in the process of transforming our Vernon campus into a new model of elder living based on the nationally recognized Green House Project. We will replace our current facility with residences more like the homes our residents spent their lives in.

Momentum Is Accelerating At Our Vernon Campus As Planning Continues Towards Our Long-Held Vision For A Revolutionary Nursing Home Model.