OMAHA, Neb., and WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (June 2, 2021) — Immanuel Communities and Lifespace Communities, both not-for-profit owners and operators of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), reached a mutual agreement to transfer ownership and management of Lifespace’s Des Moines, IA., and Lincoln, Neb.-based campuses into Immanuel’s family of retirement living communities. Terms of the…

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 19, 2021) – Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikki Kresse to the position of chief people officer, effective April 19, 2021. Kresse is a highly accomplished human resources leader with more than 20 years of extensive experience. “We are excited to welcome Nikki to the Lifespace…

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (February 22, 2021) – Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Poinsette to the position of chief information officer effective February 22, 2021. Poinsette is a highly accomplished information technology leader with more than 25 years of extensive experience. “We are eager to welcome Ken to the Lifespace…

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 11, 2020) – Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Fenoglio to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective October 12th. Fenoglio brings more than 25 years of operations leadership experience in both public and privately held senior living organizations. “We are eager to welcome Eddie to…

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 18, 2020) – Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas “Nick” Harshfield to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2020. Harshfield brings more than 30 years of financial experience to the role, 15 years of which are in senior living. He will be replacing…

After a year-long national search, Lifespace Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of the industry veteran to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.

After a nearly three-year application process, three Lifespace communities were named Centers for Successful Aging (CSA) by Masterpiece Living for their commitment to innovative practices and resident and team member empowerment.

Results from the 2019 team member engagement survey are in. Lifespace attained significant gains compared to previous years.

Preventive medicine physician, wellness expert and president of Masterpiece Living provides tips on successful aging and wellness.

The survey is used to gauge resident expectations, measure organizational success, and identify areas to enhance. Read the full article to find out the 2019 survey results.

Read more about why Lifespace is keen to partner with like-minded organizations in pursuit of excellence in providing a quality living and care experience.

To give residents more freedom and flexibility when dining, Lifespace is exploring the adoption of a new flex spending meal plan at all 15 of its communities.