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Congratulations to Kara Freeman of Friendship Village of South Hills

Friendship Village of South Hills Skilled Nursing Lifestyle Lead Kara Freeman has received Eversound’s January award for altruism. The community partners with Eversound to provide solutions for hearing-impaired residents. Kara learned she won via a Facebook post. Eversound Customer Success Manager Corryne Bistarkey announced Kara was an Eversound Champion. “Kara and her team are absolute…

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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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The Waterford Officially Breaks Ground on $205 Million Expansion and Renovation Project

The Palm Beach County retirement living community provides residents with an authentic coastal living experience. The Waterford, a senior living community located in Juno Beach, Florida, officially broke ground on its $205 million dollar expansion and renovation project on Friday, January 27th. The multi-year project adds 84 new independent living apartments and 8 patio homes,…

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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 Offers Unprecedented Support

Lifespace Communities will Contribute Millions to Support Edgemere’s Former and Current Residents Consistent with its charitable mission and unwavering commitment to residents, Lifespace Communities announced today its intent to fund up to $143.4 million as part of Edgemere’s financial restructuring plan. These funds will support current and former residents of Edgemere and ensure their entrance…

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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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Dan Harrington Named New Oak Trace Executive Director

Dan Harrington, Oak Trace Sales Director, has been promoted to Oak Trace Executive Director, effective December 25. He will be responsible for the overall daily operations of the community to ensure business goals are achieved and drive consistent improvements and deliver quality services that delight residents and enable team members to thrive. Dan will also…

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