Spark Joyful Moments
Where Fun Never Retires
Our Core Values
- Do the right thing
- Whatever it takes
- Commitment to kindness
- Stay curious, keep learning, and never settle
What Sets Us Apart
Family Founded + Focused
Rooted in family values, we ensure every community feels like home for our residents and team.
Fun, Social, Local Vibe
Our communities are lively and social, embracing the unique spirit of the local area to create a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Enhanced On-Site Leadership
We prioritize exceptional on-site leadership 7 days a week, providing hands-on management that elevates the experience for our residents.
Lexington Place, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Our History
Concordis Senior Living was founded in 2008, built upon a legacy of care that began in the 1980s when the Johnsen family moved south and opened one of the first Adult Congregate Living Facilities (ACLFs) in central Florida.
The name “Concordis” is derived from the Latin word Concordia, meaning harmony and peace, which reflects the company’s core values: doing the right thing, whatever it takes; a commitment to kindness; and a dedication to continual learning, curiosity, and never settling.
The journey of Concordis traces its roots back more than three decades, when the Johnsen family began building, leasing, and selling multiple assisted living facilities (ALFs) across the region. The company’s trajectory took a major step forward in 2006 when Peder Johnsen, the third-generation leader of the Johnsen family, partnered with Trent Watkins, a newcomer to Florida who had relocated after acquiring several Sonic Drive-In restaurants. Together, they launched their first ALF, Lexington Park, near The Villages .
Lake Forest Park, Fort Pierce, FL
In 2009, this partnership evolved into the creation of Concordis Senior Living. Combining entrepreneurial passion with a shared vision for senior living, Peder and Trent launched the company with the aim of creating a unique niche in the industry: social senior living with a fun, local vibe. Their purpose is clear—to Spark Joyful Moments where fun never retires.
As the company grew, so did its needs, particularly in accounting and financial management. To support the expanding portfolio and the complexities of HUD-financed projects, the team enlisted Trent’s younger brother, Travis Watkins, a certified public accountant with a background in real estate. Travis joined the team in 2010, bringing vital financial expertise to help steer the company toward continued growth.
With the leadership of Peder, Trent, and Travis, Concordis Senior Living has expanded to more than 10 communities across the Southeast, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Today, the company’s vibrant portfolio reflects the vision of the Johnsen family, the entrepreneurial spirit of Peder Johnsen, and the financial acumen of the Watkins brothers. Concordis is not just a business—it is a testament to their commitment to providing seniors with social, joyful, and dignified lifestyles in communities that feel like home.