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LCS Development is making significant headway on a extensive renovation at Blakehurst, a premier senior living community in Towson, Maryland, owned and operated by LCS. Read More about Blakehurst Interior Renovation Progressing at a Strong Pace

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

The award celebrates organizations making an impact in central Iowa. Read More about LCS Receives 2024 LIVE UNITED Champion Award

LCS Development led the community’s amenity-forward design, including a rooftop restaurant and microbrewery. Read More about Friendship Village Tempe Receives First-Place Award for Dining Innovation

The profile showcases the community’s new expansion and renovation. Read More about Eastcastle Place Profiled in Environments for Aging Magazine

Award recognizes company culture and employee engagement Read More about LCS Named a Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA

The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement in central Iowa. Read More about Bridgette Uhlemann Named as a 2024 Forty under 40 Honoree

PBS documentary showcases the benefit of intergenerational learning and university retirement communities through the eyes of a resident. Read More about New PBS Documentary Features Broadview at Purchase College

Sharon Roth Maguire has been selected as a 2024 member of the Hall of Honor in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. Maguire serves as Senior Vice President/Chief Health & Read More about Sharon Roth Maguire Named to McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor

Jaclyn Gardner has been named as a 2024 Veteran VIP honoree in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. Gardner is a director of operations management at LCS, the nation’s th Read More about Jaclyn Gardner named as a to McKnight’s Women of Distinction List Veteran VIP

Heather Turner has been named as a 2024 Veteran VIP honoree in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. Turner is the Executive Director of Timber Ridge at Talus, a resort-st Read More about Heather Turner named as a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Veteran VIP

Vogels will focus on opportunities and initiatives to support the LCS Family of Companies. Read More about Lesley Vogels joins LCS as National Director of Business Development

The awards recognize cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living Read More about Three LCS Development led projects receive Senior Housing News 2023 Architecture & Design Awards

Mercugliano will lead business development initiatives to expand management and development opportunities. Read More about LCS promotes David Mercugliano to accelerate business development strategy

LCS was the most-recognized provider among the top 250 U.S. CCRC list. Read More about Newsweek’s inaugural “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” rankings include 18 LCS communities

In his new role, Exline will join the Life Care Services leadership team to support Life Plan Communities Read More about Kyle Exline promoted to Life Care Services SVP, Director of Operations Management

LCS receives top honors for raising the most money for Argentum’s Silver PAC efforts on Capitol Hill. Read More about LCS Receives Argentum's 2023 Cobb Cup Award

The awards recognize companies that go above and beyond to cultivate outstanding workplace cultures. Read More about LCS Receives Three Culture Excellence Awards from Top Workplace USA

The award event honors and recognizes the innovative use of technology to improve the overall care and operations in their organizations. Read More about LCS receives top honors at 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards for technology innovation

LCS has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor – for the fifth consecutive year – by the Des Moines Register’s Iowa Top Workplaces 2023 recognition program. Read More about LCS Named to the Top Workplace Iowa list for 2023

LCS has announced the promotion of Bridgette Uhlemann to Senior Vice President and General Counsel Read More about Bridgette Uhlemann promoted to SVP and General Counsel

Sedgebrook Senior Living executive chef, Kira Eggert, has received the “Chef of The Year 2023” title and $10,000 grand prize after battling through a three-round, “chopped-style” cook-o Read More about 2023 LCS Chef of the Year title awarded to Sedgebrook Senior Living executive chef

The award recognizes dynamic leaders who are laying the foundation for a bright future in care delivery and aging. Read More about Aging Media Network Names Kyle Exline to the 2023 Class of Future Senior Housing Leaders

Energage, the company behind the Top Workplaces program, has ranked LCS fourth among nearly 200 companies in its Healthcare category as part of its annual National Industry Awards. Read More about LCS Named #4 on Top Workplace National Industry Awards List

Care Purchasing Services (CPS), an LCS Company, has announced David Mercugliano as its new Director of Business Development. Read More about CPS names David Mercugliano to as its New Director of Business Development

The awards were given during the 2023 LCS Leadership Summit held June 5-8, 2023, in Denver, CO. Read More about LCS honors 20 employees for exemplary achievements during its 2023 LCS Leadership Summit

LCS is one of only 57 companies selected by Gallup to receive an Exceptional Workplace Award this year. Read More about LCS Named 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

McKnight’s has selected Jill Sorenson as a 2023 Hall of Honor recipient in their annual Women of Distinction awards program. Read More about Jill Sorenson Named to McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor

For the third year in a row, LCS, the nation’s third largest senior living provider, has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award. Read More about LCS Named a Winner of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA

LCS has announced the purchase of The Arlington of Naples, a premier 298-unit life plan community located on 39 acres in the esteemed Lely Resort master-planned community in Naples, FL. Read More about LCS Completes Acquisition of The Arlington of Naples

DES MOINES, Iowa (November 9, 2022) - LCS, the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, announces the promotion of GeLynna Shaw to the role of Executive Vice President of Operatio Read More about LCS promotes GeLynna Shaw to the role of Executive Vice President of Operations

The awards honor providers that show how technology has improved care and operations in their organizations. Read More about LCS innovation receives two awards during the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards event

Bird will be responsible for leading the company’s operating activities and working with senior management to drive performance excellence and earnings across all business lines. Read More about LCS promotes Chris Bird to the role of President

We are proud to announce that LCS has once again been named a 2022 Top Iowa Workplace! This is the fourth consecutive year we've achieved this distinction. Read More about LCS Earns a Spot on the Iowa Top Workplaces List for 2022

The annual Des Moines Business Record award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and community engagement. Read More about LCS’s Monica Friedman named 2022 HR Professional of the Year

Clarendale of Algonquin executive chef, Mike Prager, has received the coveted Life Care Services “Chef of The Year 2022” title after battling through a three-round, “chopped-style” cook Read More about LCS awards 2022 Chef of the Year title to Clarendale of Algonquin executive chef

The annual competition celebrates the hospitality and culinary talents of chefs located in senior living communities owned and managed by Life Care Services. Read More about Life Care Services Announces Chef of the Year Finalists

What’s the secret to an innovative, market-forward yet functional aesthetic in your senior living community? Exceptional licensed architects. Read More about Designing For Success

A LCS Foundation donation to the Waukee High School’s Aspiring Professionals Experience (APEX) program is helping students gain real-world experience and explore careers in the field of Read More about LCS Foundation Donation Supports Innovative High School Program

Senior living industry association Argentum is pivoting to focus more on public policy, particularly at the federal level, in light of the COVID-19 crisis. LCS and Sunrise Senior Living Read More about Pandemic has highlighted the importance of proactive advocacy

LCS named an Iowa Top Workplace for the third consecutive year Read More about LCS Earns a Spot on the Iowa Top Workplaces List for 2021

It’s a gradual climb Rick Westermann, vice president and senior director of marketing and sales at LCS, said during the recent SHN Sales Summit. “How we [are budgeting] LCS this year is Read More about Rebuilding Occupancy by Gaining Trust of Prospects and Their Families

Study supports our longstanding commitment to health and wellness LCS has a longstanding commitment to health and wellness. Every day, we demonstrate our dedication to the needs of resi Read More about LCS Participates in Research Study Focused on Heart Health

The LCS Family of Companies announces The Delaney at The Green in New Jersey Groundbreaking for The Delaney at The Green, a senior living community located in Florham Park, New Jersey, Read More about Groundbreaking Takes Place for Florham Park Senior Living Community

Bridgewater says expense reporting critically important Reporting on expenses related to COVID-19 was critical according to Diane Bridgewater, executive vice president and chief financi Read More about LCS Executive Participates on Panel Discussion

Life Plan Communities well-positioned to respond to pandemic During the pandemic, LCS has continued to prioritize the health and safety of residents and employees notes Joel Nelson, LCS Read More about Resident Health and Safety Remains Priority for LCS

Response to COVID-19 requires greater insight At the beginning of the pandemic it was apparent additional expense tracking would be necessary according to Diane Bridgewater, executive v Read More about LCS CFO Says Reporting Expenses Critical During Pandemic

CEO notes new strategies in place for next generation of employees Focusing on internship programs, partnering with universities to offer degree programs, and exposing junior high stude Read More about LCS Identifies Career Paths for Future Staff

Ryan Companies and Harrison Street partner on project LCS, in partnership with Ryan Companies and Harrison Street, has announced the closing of financing and start of construction for C Read More about LCS Closes Financing and Starts Construction on New Senior Living Community

Expanded focus on information technology enhances service delivery “The tech genie has been loosed from the bottle and it’s not going to go back in,” says Frank Vedder, senior vice pres Read More about LCS is Leveraging Technology in New Ways

Funds will support health care and culinary apprenticeship programs Two senior living communities managed by Life Care Services will receive state grant funds to support apprenticeship Read More about Senior Living Communities Receive Grants

Completion on Clarendale Clayton anticipated summer 2021 LCS, in partnership with Ryan Companies and Harrison Street, has announced the enclosure of the top floors of Clarendale Clayton Read More about New Senior Living Community Tops Off

More than 80 events held nationwide The LCS Foundation, in partnership with LCS and its Family of Companies, raised more than $510,000 to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Read More about $510,000 Raised by LCS and the LCS Foundation for Alzheimer’s

Conference Information March 8-10 | 2021 AJAS Annual (Virtual) Conference | Visit our booth! LCS in the news. The LCS Family of Companies has built a reputation for excellence in the f Read More about LCS in the News: February 2021

LCS in the news. The LCS Family of Companies has built a reputation for excellence in the field of senior living. Our company, employees and communities we serve have been noted in the Read More about LCS in the News: March 2021

Conference information May 19, 11 a.m. ET | Virtual | McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Program | Hear from Allison Pendroy, “Addressing pandemic challenges with success” panel Read More about LCS in the News: April 2021

The LCS Family of Companies has built a reputation for excellence in the field of senior living. Our company, employees and communities we serve have been noted in the following news ou Read More about LCS in the News: May 2021