Thrive Senior Living Acquires Three Georgia Communities, Expanding Home-State Presence

The acquisition increases Thrive's Georgia portfolio to eight communities and brings the At Home Senior Living brand under the Thrive umbrella.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:08pm

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Atlanta-based Thrive Senior Living has announced the acquisition of three senior living communities in Georgia, further expanding the company's presence in its home state. The communities, previously operating under the At Home Senior Living brand, are located in Cochran, Thomson, and Jesup, Georgia. Thrive has partnered with the Sawyer family, who developed the communities between 2019 and 2022, to support operations since 2024 with the goal of eventually bringing them into the Thrive portfolio.

Why it matters

The acquisition represents a meaningful expansion of Thrive's Georgia portfolio, increasing the company's number of communities in the state to eight. It also brings the At Home Senior Living brand, known for its modern design and warm hospitality, under the Thrive umbrella, allowing the company to leverage the unique talent and culture of these small-market communities.

The details

The three acquired communities have experienced strong performance and developed a reputation for providing exceptional care for residents and creating a positive workplace culture. Shanna Dupree, who previously led operations for At Home Senior Living, has now joined Thrive as Director of Operations. The acquisition was financed by SRP Federal Credit Union and the At Home Senior Living communities are currently 94% occupied.

  • The communities were developed by the Sawyer family between 2019 and 2022.
  • Thrive partnered with the Sawyer family to support operations beginning in 2024.
  • The acquisition was announced on March 12, 2026.

The players

Thrive Senior Living

An Atlanta-based company that is a vertically integrated developer, owner, and operator of senior living communities, with more than 50 communities across the United States and expanded joint venture partnerships in the United Kingdom and Asia.

At Home Senior Living

A brand of senior living communities in Georgia that were developed by the Sawyer family between 2019 and 2022, known for combining modern design with the warmth and hospitality characteristic of small-town Georgia.

Shanna Dupree

Previously led operations for At Home Senior Living and has now joined Thrive as Director of Operations.

SRP Federal Credit Union

The financial institution that provided the financing for Thrive's acquisition of the three Georgia communities.

Tate Stewart

The Senior Vice President of Operations at Thrive Senior Living.

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What they’re saying

“The Thrive and At Home Senior Living teams have learned so much from each other. We look forward to continuing to serve these communities for years to come.”

— Shanna Dupree, Director of Operations at Thrive Senior Living

“Senior living communities in small markets can often provide the absolute best resident experience, but can struggle to run efficiently due to a lack of scale and resources. Combining Thrive's resources with the unique talent and culture of these At Home Senior Living communities has been exciting.”

— Tate Stewart, Senior Vice President of Operations at Thrive Senior Living

The takeaway

This acquisition allows Thrive Senior Living to expand its presence in its home state of Georgia, bringing the successful At Home Senior Living brand under its umbrella. By leveraging Thrive's resources and operational expertise, the company aims to enhance the resident experience and operational efficiency of these small-market senior living communities.