“The future of senior living isn’t defined by housing or healthcare—it’s defined by healthspan, life engagement and the wellness strategies that deliver measurable outcomes, meaningful experiences and ultimately, longer, better lives.”
– Colin Milner, CEO, International Council on Active Aging
This bold vision, set forth in the 2025 ICAA Wellness Think Tank report, is no longer optional. It’s the new expectation—and a massive opportunity.
As senior living communities face rising expectations from Baby Boomers and Gen X, one truth is emerging: wellness is no longer a program. It’s an enterprise strategy. And communities that integrate wellness into every level of operation—from staffing to design to daily engagement—will be the ones that thrive in the longevity economy.
But how do we operationalize that? How do we move from intention to transformation?
At OneStep, we believe the answer starts with mobility.
The ICAA Think Tank lays out a powerful mandate: to extend not just lifespan, but healthspan—the years we live in good health, with purpose and independence.
And mobility is the thread that connects it all.
Changes in movement are often the earliest signs of decline. From cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to physical risks like falls or post-surgical regression, movement is a measurable, predictive, and profoundly personal window into health.
That’s where OneStep comes in.
Our smartphone-based platform turns gait and mobility into a clinical signal—measurable anytime, anywhere, with just a phone in the pocket. No wearables. No complex hardware. Just real-world insight that’s as simple to collect as it is powerful to act on.
Here’s how OneStep enables the shift from traditional senior living to wellness-driven longevity communities, delivering on the six key imperatives identified in the ICAA report:
“Communities must become architects of vitality… not just managers of decline.”
OneStep empowers proactive care. Staff can assess mobility instantly, track change over time, and intervene before a crisis occurs. We’ve seen:
Because when you can measure decline early, you can act early—and keep residents independent longer.
“Data will define competitive advantage.”
OneStep automatically delivers objective, defensible mobility metrics: gait speed, symmetry, balance, and fall risk—plus standardized tests like TUG or STS. These insights:
And because the data is continuous and real-world, you get a true picture of how residents move, not just how they perform in a hallway once a quarter.
“Staff must be equipped to contribute to healthspan at every touchpoint.”
With OneStep, anyone—from CNAs to activity coordinators—can collect high-quality data in a few quick steps. We’ve helped communities save 34 minutes per clinician per week and shift assessments to non-clinical staff—freeing up time for hands-on care and improving margins.
“Investment in wellness has a 3:1 return. For every $1 spent on healthy aging interventions, there can be a $3 ROI in healthcare and economic benefits.” - (McKinsey)
OneStep turns mobility insights into direct financial wins and healthy outcomes:
Whether used at intake, during wellness fairs, or as ongoing monitoring, our data drives better care and better business.
“Culture and human connection are the true differentiators of a thriving community.”
OneStep engages residents and their families. They can track progress with a Walk Score, compete in friendly challenges, and stay motivated with visible results. In one community, even non-ambulatory residents started walking—just to see their Walk Score.
This kind of purpose-driven engagement builds trust, participation, and community spirit - all while improving clinical outcomes.
“By 2030, 71% of operators expect to identify as wellness-based.”
OneStep helps you get there—fast.
Whether you're enhancing fall prevention, scaling RTM, or expanding wellness programs, OneStep provides the real-world mobility data to power it all.
From Senior Living to Longevity Living
The shift is here. Residents expect more. Payers demand data. Staff need better tools. And the communities that thrive will be the ones that evolve—from transactional care providers to transformational wellness ecosystems.
OneStep is ready to help you lead that evolution.
Let’s turn movement into momentum. Ready to learn more?
Check out what we are doing to support Senior Living Communities or reach out to see how we can help your community deliver longer, better lives—starting now.