Robert Larkin founded Senior Living Residences, LLC with Peter Mullin in 1990. They developed one of Massachusetts' first assisted living residences and now own and manage independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care communities throughout the state. Over the past two decades, Senior Living Residences has brought numerous senior developments online to maximum operational and financial success.

Mr. Larkin, a founding member of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass-ALFA), has served in many capacities for the organization, including chair of the Board of Directors and chair of the Public Policy and Government Relations Committee. In his leadership roles, he has represented and advocated for the local assisted living industry before various regulatory and legislative forums. 

Mr. Larkin is a leading authority on the development and operation of independent senior housing and assisted living, with specific expertise in tax-credit projects and tax-exempt financed projects. He oversees SLR's business development, regulatory compliance, service performance, quality initiatives, sales, and operations of SLR's owned and managed assisted living communities.

Prior to entering the assisted living industry, Mr. Larkin worked in the real estate development and syndication field. He also served in state government as director of the Massachusetts Securities Division, as Massachusetts Deputy Secretary of State, and as an elected representative in the Massachusetts Legislature. Mr. Larkin received his BA from Boston College and law degree from Suffolk University.