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Understanding your community’s key performance indicators can pave the way for strategic changes that elevate the quality of your resident care and improve operational efficiencies. Read More about Unlock Operational Efficiency with Essential Key Performance Indicators and Actionable Strategies

Senior living trends are redefining care with wellness-focused designs, smart technologies and data-driven practices to meet evolving resident needs of a rapidly growing 80+ population, Read More about 2025 Trends in Senior Living Shaping the Future of Communities

Market research services for senior living examine consumer behaviors, markets and trends to help your senior living community be more competitive. Here’s how. Read More about How Market Research Can Make Your Senior Living Community More Competitive

Complex federal and state laws and regulations govern the operation of healthcare services at senior living communities. Meeting these requirements can be challenging. Explore these way Read More about 3 Ways Senior Living Communities Can Improve Compliance

With a growing senior population, senior living providers are exploring unique partnerships like university-affiliated retirement communities that cater to niche demographics. Here are Read More about The Benefits of University-Based Retirement Communities

Workplace stress among senior living employees impacts retention, resident satisfaction, and can have negative mental health consequences for employees. Here are some tips on stress man Read More about 5 Ways to Reduce Stress in the Workplace to Improve Senior Living Employee Retention

If employee turnover is high and resident occupancy is low, there could be a connection. Here’s how to foster a company culture that boosts employee retention — and senior living occupa Read More about How to Improve Senior Living Occupancy Rates by Creating a Strong Community Culture

Senior living communities that are prepared in the event of severe weather can better endure environmental uncertainty. Here’s how to develop a severe weather preparedness plan for your Read More about How to Create a Senior Living Community Severe Weather Preparedness Plan

Energage, the technology company behind the Top Workplaces program, has ranked LCS third among over 200 companies in its Healthcare category as part of its annual National Industry Awar Read More about LCS Named #3 on Top Workplace National Industry Awards List

LCS’s Annette Jorden Discusses DEIB Initiatives with Argentum Read More about Senior Living: Strength in Diversity

LCS CEO Joel Nelson recently completed a two-year term as chair of the Argentum Board of Directors and took time to share key accomplishments and reflections on the senior living landsc Read More about LCS CEO Joel Nelson Reflects on the Future of Senior Living

Design plays a pivotal role in the overall well-being of individuals, especially in senior living communities. The environment in which seniors live can have a profound impact on their Read More about Biophilic Design and Nature-Based Architecture in Senior Living

It can be challenging to navigate the legal complexities of senior living while maintaining a focus on resident wellbeing and organizational excellence. In this comprehensive guide, lea Read More about How to Maintain Legal and Regulatory Compliance in Senior Living Communities

Today, where new advancements merge with changing demographics, providing a top-tier resident experience is crucial for senior living communities. Master planning will play a pivotal ro Read More about Master Planning for a Better Resident Experience Today and Tomorrow

Resort-style senior living communities offer a vibrant and fulfilling retirement experience with luxurious amenities, upscale services and engaging social programming. Learn more about Read More about Trending: Resort-Style Senior Living Communities

Understanding how to cultivate an environment prioritizing social wellness is crucial in senior living management. If the recent pandemic taught us anything it is how important social c Read More about Social Capital: Redeveloping Your Community to Build Resident Engagement

Navigating the senior living community industry requires a thorough understanding of management and strategic affiliations. While both have advantages, proactive and efficient managemen Read More about Management Company vs Affiliation

Reminiscence therapy improves the mood and cognition of memory care residents by stimulating feelings of comfort and familiarity and providing opportunities for social engagement. Learn Read More about Reminiscence Therapy: 8 Considerations for Implementing at Your Senior Living Community

In the competitive landscape of senior living, staffing success is crucial for providing exceptional care, but attracting and retaining talented staff members can be a challenge. Discov Read More about Unlocking Staffing Success in Senior Living: Retention Strategies that Work

LCS explains why having a strategic plan for senior living communities is important. Read More about The Importance of Strategic Planning: Understanding the Risks and Challenges of Going without One

Explore the top trends in senior living dining and discovers how to implement trends to improve resident satisfaction. Read More about Top Trends in Senior Living Dining: What Providers Need to Know

As the senior living industry continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important for senior living communities to partner with a full-service management company to help navigate the Read More about What to Look for In a Senior Living Management Partner

At LCS, we’re always looking for new ways to make a positive impact on those we serve, especially when it comes to technology. The ever-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) al Read More about Curious? AI Explains Why Experience Is Everything

Growth leads to challenges, but a trusted relationship with a third-party development partner is critical for future progress. It's common for companies of any size to hit a few bumps a Read More about Qualities to Look for in a Third-Party Senior Living Development Partner

Learn how senior living communities can remain relevant and profitable with redevelopment in today’s market. Read More about How to Stay Relevant in the Senior Living Market

Discover what a strategic plan is and why it's essential for senior living communities to navigate challenges and live up to their full potential. Read More about Why is Strategic Planning Important?

Joel Nelson talks about the greatest changes he has faced in his senior living career, why being prepared for change is critical and how he prepares for change within LCS and the indust Read More about LCS CEO Featured in Changemakers Series

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) Senior Principal Lana Peck recently had the opportunity to connect with LCS CEO Joel Nelson and discuss the history o Read More about LCS: Not Just Another Senior Living Company. A Conversation with CEO Joel Nelson

With the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO in the rearview mirror, all of us at LCS are more inspired than ever to continue the forward-moving progress in the bright future of the s Read More about Three Key Takeaways From LeadingAge 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a wider adoption of technology in the senior living industry. While that could lead to new disruption from tech giants like Google or Amazon. Read More about Podcast Highlights How LCS Used Technology to Manage through the Pandemic

Read the Fall 2021 LCS Foundation newsletter to learn more about the progress the LCS Foundation is making in each of its primary pillars of focus. Read More about LCS Foundation Fall 2021 Newsletter

The LCS Foundation is accepting applications for the 2021 Ed and Sue Kenny Scholarship through November 1, 2021. Read More about Deadline Approaching for Ed and Sue Kenny Scholarship

LCS is a proud exhibitor and presenter at the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo this fall in Atlanta. Read More about Gearing Up to Gather Together: 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo

Alzheimer’s disease is a national health crisis and increasing awareness about the disease is one of the goals of the LCS Foundation. As the number of individuals and families impacted Read More about Studies Find Certain Brain Functions May Continue to Improve with Age, Practice

Vision 2025 develops workforce leaders to address needs of an aging population As the U.S. population rapidly ages, the Vision 2025 initiative is designed to create leaders in the senio Read More about LCS and LCS Foundation play important role in national initiative

National leaders provide solutions for workforce growth As we watch the news headlines, we understand the future of the aging population and what it means to 73 million boomers. As baby Read More about Staffing Challenges in Senior Living are an Area of Focus