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 .