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The LCS Foundation has awarded its 2021 scholarship to a graduate student focused on quality of care and accessibility for aging services — Brianna D. Jones, MHA, CPH. Jones is currentl Read More about LCS Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipient

A LCS Foundation donation to the Waukee High School’s Aspiring Professionals Experience (APEX) program is helping students gain real-world experience and explore careers in the field of Read More about LCS Foundation Donation Supports Innovative High School Program

LCS is a proud exhibitor and presenter at the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo this fall in Atlanta. Read More about Gearing Up to Gather Together: 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo

Alzheimer’s disease is a national health crisis and increasing awareness about the disease is one of the goals of the LCS Foundation. As the number of individuals and families impacted Read More about Studies Find Certain Brain Functions May Continue to Improve with Age, Practice

Senior living industry association Argentum is pivoting to focus more on public policy, particularly at the federal level, in light of the COVID-19 crisis. LCS and Sunrise Senior Living Read More about Pandemic has highlighted the importance of proactive advocacy

LCS named an Iowa Top Workplace for the third consecutive year Read More about LCS Earns a Spot on the Iowa Top Workplaces List for 2021

Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors DES MOINES, Iowa. November 17, 2021 — Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has become the first an Read More about Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power

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

Purchase completed with Senior Care Development DES MOINES, Iowa. January 2, 2020 — LCS has announced the purchase of The Clare, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, located in dow Read More about LCS Acquires The Clare in Downtown Chicago

Senior living centers booming with more elderly people deciding to downsize Stories like #DanceLikeJulia are happening in our 140 communities across the country. In Ames, Iowa, Jerry a Read More about Life Care Services Provides Many Opportunities for Seniors

Communities recently acquired by Healthpeak Properties, Inc. DES MOINES, IOWA. February 4, 2020 — Life Care Services, An LCS Company and the nation’s second largest senior living operat Read More about Life Care Services to Manage 13 Communities

Joanne Kopper named in LeadingAge Illinois Award Program A new home health program developed by Joanne Kopper, director of resident health services, received the LeadingAge Illinois 202 Read More about Sedgebrook Leader Recognized for Home Care Program

Joanne Freeborn selected in LeadingAge Florida Awards Program DES MOINES, Iowa. September 10, 2020 — Joanne Freeborn, Glencare clinical nurse manager, received the LeadingAge Florida 20 Read More about Glenview at Pelican Bay Executive Named Emerging Leader

A pandemic shines a light on the benefits of a full-service management partner. Part 1 of a 2-part series Despite the many unknowns and uncertainties created by COVID-19 for providers a Read More about Navigating the Unknown with Health and Well-being as a Priority Part 1

Experience Paves the Way to Resident Satisfaction Part 2 of a 2-part series Relying on the vast experience of our corporate resources — clinical teams, risk management expertise, group Read More about Navigating the Unknown with Health and Well-being as a Priority Part 2

Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors DES MOINES, Iowa. November 17, 2020 — Life Care Services, An LCS Company, ranked highest in custom Read More about Life Care Services Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power

New tools benefit senior living community marketing efforts The date was March 18, 2020, and the location was Westchester County, New York — home to a new progressive senior living deve Read More about Using Virtual Reality to Build Sales and Occupancy

A 25-year veteran in senior living industry DES MOINES, Iowa. December 1, 2020. Chris Bird has been named EVP/chief operating officer for LCS. As COO, Chris will provide oversight of Li Read More about LCS Names Chris Bird EVP/Chief Operating Officer

Summit Vista receives award A Life Plan Community managed by Life Care Services, Summit Vista, was named a top workplace in senior living for employee satisfaction according to this yea Read More about Community Managed by Life Care Services Named Top Workplace

Rose Senior Living selects nation’s second-largest operator DES MOINES, Iowa. January 7, 2021 — Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has been selected to manage the Rose Senior Living po Read More about Life Care Services to Manage 6 Senior Living Communities

It’s a gradual climb Rick Westermann, vice president and senior director of marketing and sales at LCS, said during the recent SHN Sales Summit. “How we [are budgeting] LCS this year is Read More about Rebuilding Occupancy by Gaining Trust of Prospects and Their Families