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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

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

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

A live cook off and celebrity judge will be on tap for the final competition on Aug. 3 Read More about Life Care Services announces 2023 Chef of the Year finalists

Chef Mike Prager was crowned the winner of the Culinary Showcase at the 2023 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference. Read More about Clarendale of Algonquin Chef Wins Argentum National Culinary Showcase Competition

The combined communities include more than 1,000 independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments. Read More about Life Care Services Strengthens its Managed Rental Portfolio with the Addition of 10 Communities

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

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

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

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

An additional 43 communities received recognition for reaching 95%+ occupancy, with many reaching this achievement across multiple levels of care. Read More about Life Care Services honors 17 senior living communities for achieving 100% resident occupancy

New community will be the West End’s first upscale senior living option to be built in 15 years Read More about Construction Begins on Clarendale West End Senior Living Community

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

Curriculum supplements existing health & wellness and life enrichment programs Read More about LCS Adds EveryDay Experiences Programming to Signature EverSafe 360 Program

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

Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors DES MOINES, Iowa. November 17, 2021 — Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has become the first an Read More about Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power

Senior living centers booming with more elderly people deciding to downsize Stories like #DanceLikeJulia are happening in our 140 communities across the country. In Ames, Iowa, Jerry a Read More about Life Care Services Provides Many Opportunities for Seniors

Joanne Kopper named in LeadingAge Illinois Award Program A new home health program developed by Joanne Kopper, director of resident health services, received the LeadingAge Illinois 202 Read More about Sedgebrook Leader Recognized for Home Care Program

Summit Vista receives award A Life Plan Community managed by Life Care Services, Summit Vista, was named a top workplace in senior living for employee satisfaction according to this yea Read More about Community Managed by Life Care Services Named Top Workplace

Masonic Charity Foundation Board of Trustees selects new management partner Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has been selected to manage Masonic Village at Burlington. The community, Read More about Life Care Services to Provide Management Services for Masonic Village at Burlington

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

McKnight’s Senior Living recognizes Amanda Elliott and Renee Porter Amanda Elliott Amanda Elliott, corporate operations director, The Marshes of Skidaway Island. DES MOINES, Iowa. Febru Read More about Life Care Services Leaders Named Rising Stars

Community managed by Life Care Services The Virginian, a senior living community managed by Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has broken ground on a $56.5 million repositioning projec Read More about The Virginian Breaks Ground on $56.5M Landmark Renovation in Fairfax

Chicago-based senior living receives high marks for location The Clare, a senior living community managed by Life Care Services, has been named the best for cold weather by Verywell Hea Read More about The Clare Named Best for Cold Weather

Investigating Factors Associated with Happiness & Life Satisfaction in Residents of Life Plan Communities Life Care Services, An LCS Company, participates in the Mather LifeWays In Read More about Mather Institute Age Well Study, Year 3 Findings

Strategic risk management is critical to keeping your community safe and secure Life Care Services, An LCS Company, believes health, happiness and quality of life are pursuits that shou Read More about Build Comfort and Confidence by Mitigating Risk

Successful senior living communities support health and happiness In senior living, management services driven by resident satisfaction drive occupancy. Occupancy drives success, Reside Read More about Services Provide Immense Satisfaction and Value for Residents

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

More than 150 future residents attended Broadview at Purchase College’s first in-person event in more than 16 months. The senior living community on the State University of New York Pur Read More about LCS Development Success Continues at Broadview at Purchase College

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

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