News & Insights
News & Insights
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LCS Named a Winner of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA
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
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LCS Completes Acquisition of The Arlington of Naples
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- LCS
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How to Stay Relevant in the Senior Living Market
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- LCS Development
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Why is Strategic Planning Important?
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?- LCS
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LCS Receives Argentum’s 2022 Cobb Cup Award
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 2022 Cobb Cup Award- LCS
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Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for Four Consecutive Years
Nation’s third-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 resident experience factors … Read More about Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for Four Consecutive Years- Life Care Services
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LCS promotes GeLynna Shaw to the role of Executive Vice President of Operations
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 Operations/Senior Living Management. … Read More about LCS promotes GeLynna Shaw to the role of Executive Vice President of Operations- LCS
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LCS innovation receives two awards during the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards event
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- LCS
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LCS promotes Chris Bird to the role of President
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- LCS
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LCS Earns a Spot on the Iowa Top Workplaces List for 2022
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- LCS
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LCS’s Monica Friedman named 2022 HR Professional of the Year
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- CPS
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Life Care Services honors 17 senior living communities for achieving 100% resident occupancy
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- Life Care Services
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LCS Development Completes Expansion Project at Sinai Residences of Boca Raton
The project added 111 independent living residences – 74% of which are already occupied – and includes new and remodeled amenities at the community. … Read More about LCS Development Completes Expansion Project at Sinai Residences of Boca Raton- LCS Development
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Aging Media Network Names Michael Berg to the 2022 Class of Future Senior Housing Leaders
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 Michael Berg to the 2022 Class of Future Senior Housing Leaders- LCS
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Construction Begins on Clarendale West End Senior Living Community
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- LCS Development
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LCS promotes Greg Williams to SVP/Senior Director of Operations Management
In his new role, Williams will join the Life Care Services leadership team and oversee multi-state operations for the company … Read More about LCS promotes Greg Williams to SVP/Senior Director of Operations Management- LCS
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LCS awards 2022 Chef of the Year title to Clarendale of Algonquin executive chef
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-off July 21 at the Sysco Test Kitchens in Houston, Texas. … Read More about LCS awards 2022 Chef of the Year title to Clarendale of Algonquin executive chef- LCS
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LCS Adds EveryDay Experiences Programming to Signature EverSafe 360 Program
Curriculum supplements existing health & wellness and life enrichment programs … Read More about LCS Adds EveryDay Experiences Programming to Signature EverSafe 360 Program- LCS
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Life Care Services Announces Chef of the Year Finalists
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- LCS
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Argentum Announces LCS CEO Joel Nelson as Board Chairman
Argentum is the premier national trade association representing senior living operators … Read More about Argentum Announces LCS CEO Joel Nelson as Board Chairman- LCS
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LCS CEO Featured in Changemakers Series
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 industry at large … Read More about LCS CEO Featured in Changemakers Series- LCS
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Ribbon Cutting Held at Clarendale Clayton Senior Residences
Development includes luxury senior residences with contemporary amenities … Read More about Ribbon Cutting Held at Clarendale Clayton Senior Residences- Life Care Services
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Broadview Senior Living Community Reaches 90% Reservation Rate
The New, University-Based Retirement Community on the Purchase College, SUNY Campus is Set to Open in Summer 2023 … Read More about Broadview Senior Living Community Reaches 90% Reservation Rate- LCS Development
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LCS: Not Just Another Senior Living Company. A Conversation with CEO Joel Nelson
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 of LCS and Nelson's role in the company. … Read More about LCS: Not Just Another Senior Living Company. A Conversation with CEO Joel Nelson- LCS
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A New Age in Senior Living—Broadview at Purchase College
Now under construction! Experience an unconventional retirement community 20 years in the making at Broadview Senior Living at Purchase College. … Read More about A New Age in Senior Living—Broadview at Purchase College- Life Care Services
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LCS Adds Flex Space Design Planning to Signature Experience EverSafe 360° Program
Innovative program provides unique approach to enhanced safety in senior living communities while preserving positive experiences for residents … Read More about LCS Adds Flex Space Design Planning to Signature Experience EverSafe 360° Program- LCS
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Best Independent Living Design of 2021: Sagewood Expansion Adds Hospitality Flair
Award winning expansion profiled by Senior Housing News … Read More about Best Independent Living Design of 2021: Sagewood Expansion Adds Hospitality Flair- LCS Development
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Using Exercise to Freeze Dementia in Its Tracks
Evidence is building that exercise may reduce Alzheimer’s risk and possible slow cognitive decline. Increasing Alzheimer’s awareness and education is a priority of the LCS Foundation as we work toward the first survivor. … Read More about Using Exercise to Freeze Dementia in Its Tracks- LCS Foundation
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Reed named as a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Veteran VIP
Tina Reed, BSN, RN, has been named to the 2022 Veteran VIPs class in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. … Read More about Reed named as a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Veteran VIP- LCS
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Fetner named as a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Star
Elizabeth Ann Fetner, has been named to the 2022 Rising Star class in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. … Read More about Fetner named as a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Star- LCS
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LCS Promotes Rick Westermann to Become its First CMO
LCS, the nation’s second-largest senior living operator, has promoted Rick Westermann into the company’s newly created chief marketing officer role. … Read More about LCS Promotes Rick Westermann to Become its First CMO- LCS
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LCS Promotes Dan Lahey to EVP/Chief Investment Officer
DES MOINES, Iowa. February 3, 2022 — LCS, the nation’s second-largest senior living operator, has promoted Dan Lahey to the role of EVP/chief investment officer. In his new role, Lahey will join the executive leadership team and oversee the LCS real estate strategy including acquisitions, development capital, and debt placement. … Read More about LCS Promotes Dan Lahey to EVP/Chief Investment Officer- LCS
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LCS Named a Winner of the 2022 Top Workplaces USA
Award recognizes company culture and employee engagement … Read More about LCS Named a Winner of the 2022 Top Workplaces USA- LCS
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Designing For Success
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- LCS Development
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Sagewood Receives Top Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Award for Independent Living Communities
PHOENIX, Arizona, January 4, 2022 —Senior Housing News (SHN) has named Sagewood as the first-place winner in the independent living category in its ninth annual SHN Architecture & Design Awards. The SHN award recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living and celebrates unique projects and companies that are improving the lives of seniors through innovative design. … Read More about Sagewood Receives Top Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Award for Independent Living Communities- LCS Development
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LCS Completes Planned Recapitalization
DES MOINES, Iowa. January 3, 2022 — LCS, the nation’s second-largest senior living operator, announced today it has completed its planned recapitalization with Redwood Capital Investments (Redwood), McCarthy Capital and LCS employee shareholders. The transaction welcomes Redwood as a new capital partner and renews the ownership interest and commitment from McCarthy Capital and LCS employee shareholders. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. … Read More about LCS Completes Planned Recapitalization- LCS