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The $44 million expansion includes innovation, infrastructure, and amenity upgrades for the community. Read More about LCS Development to lead Westminster expansion

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

Discover what future consumers want from senior living community spaces with LCS leaders. Read More about [WATCH] Trends Defining the Future of Senior Living Spaces

Listen to a panel discussion with industry experts to gain insights into capital planning for senior living. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to provide board members with infor Read More about [WATCH] Smart Investments, Bright Futures: Capital Planning for Senior Living Communities

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

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

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

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

Biophilic interior design leverages the power of natural patterns and materials to positively impact wellness. See how to incorporate more of these biophilic interior design elements in Read More about 7 Ways to Incorporate Biophilic Textures Into New Senior Living Developments and Renovations

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

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

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

The new senior living community offers concierge services and high-end amenities for residents. Read More about The Delaney at The Vale Opens to Welcome New Residents

UniversityRetirementCommunities.com helps connect retirees with senior living communities associated with higher education institutions. Read More about LCS Development Signs on as a Partner with the Nation’s Leading Resource for University Retirement Communities

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

Lahey established himself as an industry leader since joining LCS in 2008. Read More about Dan Lahey Named LCS EVP/Chief Financial and Investment Officer

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

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

The Information Center provides an opportunity to learn more about the apartments and amenities available at Nashville’s newest senior living community. Read More about Clarendale West End opens Marketing and Information Center for prospective residents

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

3-step process helps ensure long-term viability and market position Every senior living community reaches a point in its life cycle at which it could start to decline — often as soon as Read More about Master Planning: Essential Roadmap for Senior Living Communities

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

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

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

Intergenerational relationships promote empathy and provide meaningful social interaction for residents. Learn why it is important to bridge the generational divide and how your communi Read More about Bridging the Gap: Engaging Seniors Through Cross-Generational Connections

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Award winning expansion profiled by Senior Housing News Read More about Best Independent Living Design of 2021: Sagewood Expansion Adds Hospitality Flair

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

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 & D Read More about Sagewood Receives Top Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Award for Independent Living Communities

Plantation Village, the first and only life plan community in Wilmington, North Carolina, has partnered with LCS Development to start construction on a phased expansion project to add m Read More about LCS Development Begins Expansion at Plantation Village in North Carolina

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

On November 10, the permanent financing closed for Broadview, a university-based retirement community being developed on the campus of Purchase College, a State University of New York c Read More about Broadview - Senior Living at Purchase College

LCS is excited to participate as a featured presenter at the Senior Housing News BUILD Conference on Nov. 17 in Chicago. Read More about LCS EVP Chuck Murphy to Present at Senior Housing News Build Conference Nov. 17

Zane Bennett promoted to director of business development DES MOINES, Iowa. July 7, 2021 — LCS continues laying the foundation for its growth strategy. The nation’s second-largest senio Read More about LCS New Business Development Team Grows

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

Team leads new era in senior housing development DES MOINES, Iowa. June 24, 2021 — LCS Development, the senior living development company of LCS, is reorganizing the business line to ac Read More about LCS Development Accelerates Growth Strategy

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

Building the future of your senior living community In the past year, many projects were set aside, but now’s the time to start focusing on a master plan for your community to keep it s Read More about Position Your Community for Success with a Good Master Plan

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

Placement of final structural beam signifies progress LCS Development reached a milestone in the expansion project it manages at Burcham Hills, a senior living community in East Lansing Read More about LCS Development Leads Project for Michigan Senior Living Community

Residents in senior living community have the best seats in the house Construction workers at Westminster senior living in Austin, Texas, have an audience. Residents at the community, w Read More about Senior Living Residents form Special Bond with Construction Workers

Late summer groundbreaking scheduled for senior living community LCS Development will begin construction on Broadview at Purchase College, a senior living community on the State Univers Read More about Intergenerational Living at Broadview at Purchase College

LCS Development leads project to add 111 new residences Construction on the Toby and Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences of Boca Raton has moved rapidly since it began September 2020. Read More about Sinai Residences of Boca Raton Tops Out Expansion Building

LCS Development focuses on design and construction management Two starkly different projects — a putting course at Sagewood in Phoenix, Arizona, and memory care lighting at Capital Mano Read More about Award Winning Projects Illustrate Versatility

Redevelopment project led by LCS Development Sagewood, a Life Plan Community featuring a resort-like setting in northeast Phoenix is nearing completion for its Phase II – the largest ad Read More about Sagewood Nears Completion of Phase II

Attention to dining flow helps control costs As an innovator in senior living development, LCS Development continually uncovers innovative food and dining trends. One challenge we close Read More about Dining Innovation Starts at Development

Enhancements boost competitiveness and meet market needs The Community Wyndemere is a Life Plan Community in the Chicagoland suburb of Wheaton. The community opened in 1993 and has been Read More about Wyndemere Redevelopment Adds Independent Living and Amenities

Repositioning project creates connectivity for residents, visitors Business Situation Rolling Green Village, a Life Plan Community in Greenville, South Carolina, and LCS Development hav Read More about Rolling Green Village Undergoes Expansion to Boost Dining Experience

Project represents 10-year relationship with LCS Development and Life Care Services An expansion project at Wyndemere senior living led by LCS Development was completed in November 2020 Read More about Wyndemere Completes Expansion Project

Existing campus redevelopments and satellite campuses round out the top focus areas for 2021. Part I of the “Top Redevelopment and Growth Opportunities for Senior Living” identified thr Read More about Top Redevelopment and Growth Opportunities for Senior Living: Part II

Rental communities, building conversions and university-based retirement communities are focus areas for senior living senior living community. While optimism is rising due to a coronav Read More about Top Redevelopment and Growth Opportunities for Senior Living: Part I

Strategic planning leads to expansion at Westminster in Austin, Texas LCS Development, An LCS Company, has begun vertical construction on Westminster senior living in Austin, Texas. The Read More about Work Progresses on Senior Living Community

Design integrates contemporary elements with traditional architectural features. LCS Development received a third place award in the Senior Housing News annual senior housing architectu Read More about LCS Development Recognized for Repositioning Project

Projects led by LCS Development showcase expertise in senior living Projects led by LCS Development at two senior living communities have been nominated in the renovation or repositioni Read More about Senior Living Communities Nominated for Architecture Awards

Keys to success and how COVID-19 could increase opportunities. It’s encouraging to see a growing number of colleges building senior living communities on or near their campuses. Broadvi Read More about A Broad View of University-Based Retirement Communities

Guidance for selecting the right technologies for your organization Read More about The Right Tech at the Right Time

Charles Murphy joins LCS as executive vice president/senior managing director of development and real estate. DES MOINES, Iowa. January 20, 2020 — LCS announced today it hired Charles M Read More about LCS Hires Charles Murphy to Lead Development and Real Estate Business