1019 Senior Living selects Medline as its Prime Vendor
Agreement provides access to Medline's medical-surgical products and supply chain capabilities
By Medline Newsroom Staff | November 12, 2026

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1019 Senior Living owners James and Heather Kesler
Northfield, Ill., Nov. 12, 2026 – Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) today announced it signed a new Prime Vendor agreement with 1019 Senior Living, a family-owned and operated senior living provider with eight assisted-living and memory-care communities across Indiana and Ohio.
Through the agreement, 1019 Senior Living will have access to Medline’s comprehensive portfolio of medical-surgical products, along with its supply chain and distribution capabilities to support the organization’s growing network of senior living communities.
“At 1019 Senior Living, our residents are our North Star, and that philosophy guides every partnership we make,” said Heather Kesler, co-founder of 1019 Senior Living. “As we continue to grow, it’s important to have partners who understand the value of supporting our team members while creating consistency across our communities. Our partnership with Medline will help us streamline operations, equip our caregivers with the resources they need and remain focused on what matters most, which is the people we serve.”
Renee Fisher, senior vice president, national field sales, post-acute care, Medline, said, “We’re excited to work with 1019 Senior Living as they continue to grow their presence in Indiana and Ohio. Their commitment to their residents and communities is evident in the way they operate, and we look forward to supporting their teams with the products, supply chain capabilities and resources they need to serve residents each day.”
Learn how Medline works with long-term care providers to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes at https://www.medline.com/about-us/who-we-serve/long-term-care/.
About Medline
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.
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