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The award recognizes company culture and employee engagement Read More about LCS Named a Top Workplace USA for Fifth Consecutive Year

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

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

The award honors the best innovations in interior design. Read More about Three LCS Development Projects Receive American Society of Interior Designers’ National Award

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

Broadview is redefining intergenerational connections and lifelong learning by creating a living environment that is physically and socially intertwined with Purchase College. Read More about Broadview at Purchase College Holds Grand Opening

The award honors employees who exemplify excellence, compassion, and dedication across the senior living industry. Read More about Life Care Services Community Leader Receives Argentum Hero 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

“Pump It for Parkinson’s,” is a one-day national challenge to raise awareness about the benefit of exercise for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Read More about Mercy Ridge Wins NuStep and National Institute for Fitness and Sports Contest

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 $90M expansion will expand, remodel, and add high-end community amenities Read More about LCS Development to Lead Cypress Glen Expansion Project

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

The community includes 128 apartments for independent seniors, 58 assisted living apartments, and 34 homes for residents in need of memory and supportive care. Read More about The Delaney at The Green Opens for Residents

The nearly $100 million expansion will be the "next generation" of senior living amenities for residents. Read More about LCS Development to lead Greenwood Village South Expansion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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