Lifespace Communities announced that Natallia Futrell joined the senior living organization as chief clinical officer on April 8. Futrell will lead the ongoing delivery of high-quality care and healthcare services across the organization and play a pivotal part in developing models of care for the future. She will also serve as a business partner to…

Lifespace is pleased to announce Venita Fields has been elected to serve as Board Chair. As we enter this new chapter under Venita’s board leadership, we look forward to the continued advancements we will make in transforming the field of aging.Venita’s tenure on the Lifespace Board of Directors since 2018 has been marked by invaluable contributions, including her…

Lifespace Communities welcomed Bradley Bodie on January 22 as executive director at Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, Florida. Bodie has extensive experience in the senior living and healthcare space in Florida, most recently serving as executive director of Covenant Living of Florida.  “Brad is committed to creating an exceptional living and working environment where…

All of us have stories worth sharing! An author of nine children’s books who often wrote about diversity and racial justice, Beacon Hill resident Darwin Walton encourages her fellow community members to share their stories during her bi-monthly writing class. The 97-year-old teaches her peers how to express themselves through words by using photos, memories, and mementos….

Lifespace Communities, Inc., one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, announced that six of its continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) have been recognized as America’s Best for 2024 by Newsweek, in partnership with respected global research firm Statista. As shared by Newsweek, CCRCs are emerging as a desirable option…

Congratulations to our three team members – Selena Esparza, Safety and Security Officer of Newcastle Place; Tanisha Williams, Registered Charge Nurse of Harbour’s Edge; and Santana Wright, Health Center Scheduling Coordinator of Abbey Delray – on receiving the Charles M. Hall scholarship! The Lifespace Foundation awarded this $5,000 scholarship to exceptional team members enrolled in…

Lifespace Communities announced the promotion of Elijah Heyboer to executive director at GreenFields of Geneva, a Lifespace senior living community in the Chicagoland area, on Nov. 20. Heyboer originally joined Lifespace as administrator of the GreenFields’ health center in March before becoming interim executive director in September. “This promotion is well-deserved,” said Lifespace Vice President,…

Lifespace Communities, Inc., one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, announced that 12 of its health centers have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have been a resource for consumers in…

Roy “Hoss” Allen, a resident at Wesley Court, a Lifespace senior living community in Abilene, Texas, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, was the honoree at Wesley Court’s Veterans Day celebration. Roy served in World War II and also survived being taken as a prisoner of war. In addition to paying special honor to Roy…

Active aging is about being fully engaged in all areas of our life that impact wellness. At our Oak Trace community in Downers Grove, Illinois, residents eagerly embrace trying new things, including goat yoga. Residents were able to practice their yoga poses while playing with the goats. Thank you to Jessica Lazzara, Director, Lifestyle, at Oak…

Lifespace Communities announced that Swapna Tavtum joined the senior living organization as vice president, data and analytics on October 2. Tavtum will oversee all data and analytics, leading the organization in harnessing and serving up data as business intelligence to support Lifespace in making informed decisions, improve operations, achieve strategic objectives, and find revenue-generating opportunities….

Lifespace Communities welcomed Jim Kobrick on September 18 as Executive Director at Abbey Delray in Delray Beach, Florida. An experienced senior living operations executive, Kobrick has strong skills in fiscal management, strategic planning, managing multi-site sales and operations, and team building and talent development. Prior to Lifespace, he served in high-level operations roles for senior…