Beyond the Ordinary, this year’s theme for Activity Professionals Week, perfectly captures the heart of our life enrichment directors and the work they do every day in our senior living communities. Organized by the National Association of Activity Professionals, this week spotlights life enrichment teams and the meaningful impact they have on the quality of seniors’ lives. Their work reflects a truly holistic approach to well-being. Their activities and events are thoughtful

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Dilley, Gilman Grove's 2025 Team Member of the Year! Voted by residents, this well-deserved honor recognizes the heart, kindness, and dedication Kaitlyn brings to Gilman Grove assisted living every day. After returning in 2025 as a dietary aide, she quickly reminded us why she is so special to our community. Residents consistently share how thoughtful, prepared, and friendly she is — always anticipating needs and going the extra mile. Team members e

Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Community is proud to announce its recognition as the Best Retirement Community in the 2025 BusinessRate awards. BusinessRate’s awards identify leaders in customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and service through Google reviews. Suzanne Elise currently holds a 4.5 Google star rating, a standout for senior living along the Oregon coast. Suzanne Elise is known for the team’s loyalty, commitment to quality care, and the vibrant lifestyle they cr

Avamere at Moses Lake , an independent and assisted living in Moses Lake, Washington, is proud to be named Best of the Basin by the Columbia Basin Herald. The Best of the Basin award is determined through community nominations and votes, reflecting the trust and confidence locals place in Avamere at Moses Lake as a preferred senior living community. This recognition underscores Avamere’s continued commitment to serving seniors and families throughout the Columbia Basin with e

We're thrilled to announce Avamere at Seaside's deficiency-free state survey! The survey was conducted November 3-5, 2025. This on-site inspection conducted by the Department of Human Services (DHS) is based on state compliance guidelines. It examines resident quality of care and quality of life, dietary services, fire safety, and environmental services. The survey includes interviews with residents, residents’ family members, and employees. One of the evaluators complimented

Two leaders at The Oaks at Lebanon were honored to be featured in Women in Business magazine. Angie Kutsch, Executive Director, has loyally served at The Oaks at Lebanon through her career, beginning as a caregiver in 1990. She’s served as Executive Director for 18 years, a well-respected leader in the community. Jenni Grove, Director of Sales and Outreach, has been serving seniors at The Oaks at Lebanon for almost nine years. She is a strong advocate of seniors and is active

We were proud to sponsor the Walk to End Alzheimer's again this year! Our teams have been raising money all year long for this incredible cause. See recaps below from these impactful events! We give a special shoutout to The Oaks at Lebanon team, who raised over $12,000! Way to go! Thank you to all for supporting the Alzheimer's Association with us.

Hear from our very own senior living expert Candice Marcks, Vice President of Sales, as she shares insight on reimagining move-in experiences and enhancing connections through technology. Live now on the PointClickCare podcast!

Our annual Sales-a-Palooza was a great success! This three-day conference, held September 30 to October 2, brought together our...

Avamere at St. Helens is proud to announce its third consecutive win as the Best Retirement/Independent Living and Best Assisted Living in the Columbia County Reader’s Choice Awards. Avamere earned gold in both categories. These awards are especially meaningful as they are voted on by local citizens, a true testament to the trust and confidence that Columbia County citizens have in Avamere. “We are honored to be so valued by Columbia County,” said Nikki Whittaker, Executive D

Areté Living strongly represented at the Oregon Health Care Association's (OHCA) convention this year! Sarah Silva, President of Areté Living, earned the 2025 Special Service Award for her pivotal support of OHCA and advocacy during key legislation affecting seniors. Sarah played a pivotal role in OHCA’s advocacy during this year’s legislative session by meeting with lawmakers and visiting the capitol. Her impactful efforts strengthened the work of OHCA’s government relations

Assisted Living Week is September 7-13, and this year’s theme is Ageless Adventure! We want to celebrate the incredible experiences in...

Ann Truax, now retired after seven years as the administrative assistant with The Arbor at Avamere Court, says life is for living! And...

Happy Payroll Week! Celebrated September 1-5, 2025, Payroll Week coincides with the week of Labor Day to recognize the achievements and...

Voting is open for the Best of Las Vegas! Avamere at Cheyenne is honored to be in the running. Help our team win GOLD. Vote daily for...

Areté Living is proud to announce the rebrand of its two senior living communities in Bend, Oregon. Aspen Ridge Retirement and Aspen...

Stephanie Grade, Vice President of Operations of Ovation, was featured in Faces of Omaha by Omaha Magazine! "We designed Ovation to...

OHCA award nominations are live! We invite you to nominate your fellow teammates for these distinguished awards. The purpose of the...

Four Areté Living senior living communities have been recognized as a 2025 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the...

Ovation Heartwood Preserve is proud to be named Omaha’s Choice for the third consecutive year! This year, the team earned first place in...