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Lifespace Communities Partners with Candoo Tech to Bring Tech Support and Training to Residents

Lifespace Communities, one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, has expanded its partnership with Candoo Tech to provide technology support, education and training to all their independent living residents across its 17 communities. Services include unlimited remote one-to-one tech training and support, group lessons and a library of on-demand…

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Jenelle Bertolino Joins Lifespace Communities as Vice President, Business Operations

Jenelle Bertolino recently joined Lifespace Communities as Vice President, Business Operations. In this role, she is responsible for leading operations initiatives to deliver best in class business outcomes. Her focus includes team member and resident relations, financial management and procurement, business development, and business strategy. “Jenelle is highly experienced in executing multidimensional, complex projects in…

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GreenFields of Geneva Officially Joins Lifespace Communities’ Family of Communities

Lifespace Communities officially welcomes GreenFields of Geneva today, upon the completion of the transition of the senior living community to Lifespace from former owners, Friendship Senior Options (FSO). The acquisition of GreenFields is the third Lifespace community in the Chicagoland area and brings Lifespace’s total communities to 18. Earlier this year, Lifespace and FSO entered…

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104-Year-Old Claridge Court Resident and Kansas City Chiefs Fan Profiled About the Super Bowl

Claridge Court resident Mary Ellen Purucker has been a Kansas City Chiefs football fan longer than she can remember. And the 104 year-old’s favorite football player? Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes of course! In fact, Mary Ellen’s most prized possession is her autographed Mahomes jersey. Mary Ellen shared her love for the Chiefs and life advice…

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Lifespace Communities Welcomes GreenFields of Geneva to its Family of Communities

The addition will increase the number of Lifespace communities to 18, with three in the Chicagoland area. Lifespace Communities announced today that it has finalized a transaction with Friendship Senior Options (FSO) to transition sponsorship of one of FSO’s communities in the Chicagoland area – GreenFields of Geneva. Lifespace welcomes this community into its current…

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11 Lifespace Communities’ Health Centers Named U.S. News & World Report’s “2022-23 Best Nursing Homes”

These health centers are among the top U.S. skilled nursing facilities providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care DALLAS, Texas and WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – A total of 11 health centers as part of Lifespace Communities are being recognized as the Best Nursing Homes for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report. The designation affirms…

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Lifespace Communities Names Brian Robbins as COO

Robbins brings military and 20 years of senior living experience to the role Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce that Brian Robbins joins Lifespace as Chief Operating Officer, effective Dec. 19, 2022. Robbins will have full responsibility for operations strategy, planning, financial management, operations management, and resident and family relations. He will partner closely with…

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Hurricane Ian Preparedness Plan Update

As Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Florida coast, we are taking appropriate precautions and working with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and team members at our five Florida communities. See below for the latest updates: UPDATE 9/27/2022 (FOR VILLAGE ON THE GREEN) Tropical Storm Ian has been upgraded to…

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Lifespace Communities Appoints Tim Gorman as General Counsel

Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce Tim Gorman as the new general counsel effective July 5, 2022. Gorman will provide overall leadership, vision, and direction of the legal function including governance, regulatory, risk and liability, and transactional matters. Gorman, who is also a certified public accountant, has extensive experience in providing legal and strategic advice…

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