Senior Lifestyle is proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2026 Great Place to Work® certification. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a great place to work and a great place to live. Thank you to our team members and communities whose support made this achievement possible.
Congratulations to our 2026 Shining Star Award winners! At Senior Lifestyle, we proudly celebrated team members from across the country during our Spring Summit who exemplify our HEART values every day. As part of our signature team member experience, Excel, the Shining Star Awards recognize dedication, growth, and the meaningful impact our team members make on residents, families, and each other.
Senior Lifestyle recently attended the Digital Summit, where our team had the opportunity to connect with a diverse community of forward-thinking marketers and industry professionals. Experiences like this reinforce our commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of innovation. We returned energized, inspired, and ready to put new ideas and strategies into action—equipping our teams with fresh perspectives that drive meaningful impact. At Senior Lifestyle, growth doesn’t stop at any level; we believe in investing in our people so they can continue to evolve, lead, and tell powerful digital stories. We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to be part of a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and ongoing development.
Enjoy, Senior Lifestyle’s Dining Signature Experience is rooted in teamwork, thoughtful execution, redefining quality, and making every meal matter. We sat down with Kat O’Connell, Dining Services Director at Evergreen & Wellspring Retirement Community, to learn how she brings this vision to life—creating meaningful, elevated dining experiences every day. Click the link to learn more about her approach to excellence in dining.
Join us in celebrating Sarah and her 24 years of dedicated service to Walden Place—including more than 20 years with Senior Lifestyle. From Care Aide to Business Office Manager, and now our incredible Memory Care Director, Sarah has been at the heart of our community every step of the way. Her compassion, clear communication, and joyful spirit leave a lasting impression on residents and their families each and every day. She leads with kindness, brings smiles wherever she goes, and truly EMBRACES everything that makes Walden Place so special.
As we bring in the new year, we’re proud to celebrate 40 years of Senior Lifestyle. Thank you to our team members for your dedication to our residents and families—and for making Senior Lifestyle a Great Place to Work and a Great Place to Live.
Brittany Coleman and Trina Anderson, Divisional Directors of Memory Care, were recently featured on the podcast Lori La Bey – Alzheimer’s Speaks: Embrace Story – Celebrating Purpose, Compassion, and Moments That Matter. During the episode, they discuss our award-winning Embrace Memory Care program and celebrate a major milestone — marking 10 years this year! Click below to learn more about Embrace and all that it has to offer.
Senior Lifestyle is fortunate to have team members whose commitment goes far beyond expected. Among them is Sandra, a med aide and caregiver who has spent the past seven years supporting our residents with reliability, heart, and unwavering dedication. During a severe storm earlier this year, that dedication was put to the test. Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding around her home—water covered her front and backyard; the lake overflowed into nearby streets, and many houses in the area were surrounded by nearly two feet of water. Without hesitation, Sandra made it clear she was determined to get to work. “I’ve got to get to work,” she said—because for her, caregiving is more than a job. She used a kayak from her home to make her way through the flooded neighborhood, paddling until she reached an area where a car could safely meet her. Despite the difficult and unusual conditions, she arrived on time for her 3–11 shift and carried out her duties. At the end of the night, her son picked her up and kayaked from the car back to their home once the roads became passable again. Sandra’s actions reflect the extraordinary dedication she brings to her role every day. Her professionalism, even in the face of unexpected obstacles, embodies the commitment we are proud to see at our community.
Our dedicated team members across the country took part in a collective effort to celebrate Senior Lifestyle’s 38th anniversary with our Spirit Week! This week was full of fun, enthusiasm and resident engagement, and we want to thank everyone who took part to create meaningful memories and unforgettable experiences for residents and team members alike. We’d also like to acknowledge our IT department for their fantastic work that went above and beyond the call of duty. Their creativity and joyful spirit brought a new level of excitement to the celebration. Senior Lifestyle appreciates every member of our nationwide team for your continued commitment. Your positive attitudes and collaborative efforts are truly valued. We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so grateful for you to be a part of the Senior Lifestyle family.
Tune in to the Fox Business Network on February 4th at 5:30 p.m. ET to discover more about Senior Lifestyle as Jon DeLuca, Janine Witte and members of Mangrove Bay join Dr. Drew for an exciting episode on how we enhance the lives of seniors in our communities. We're sharing our vision with the world - how we help make every day at our communities a staycation, where the motto is #YourLifeYourStyle. #SeniorLifestyle #HealthUncensoredwithDrDrew #AssistedLiving
