Lifespace News
February 2010
Lifespace News Magazine - Spring 2010
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October 1, 2009
Lifespace News Magazine
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October 1, 2009
LCRC Announces Name Change to Lifespace Communities, Inc.
Lifespace Communities, Inc., is the new corporate name and identity being launched October 1, 2009, by the former Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that owns and manages 11 senior living communities in the U.S.
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July 23, 2009
LaVerne Epp and Robert Kehm Elected to the LCRC Board of Directors
E. LaVerne Epp and Robert C. Kehm, both of Kansas, have been elected to the Board of Directors of Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc., headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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July 16, 2009
LCRC Seasons Newsletter
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July 6, 2009
David Randazzo Receives the KAHSA 2009 Excellence in Leadership Award
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June 25, 2009
Craig Goscha Joins LCRC
Craig Goscha has joined Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. (LCRC) as Director of Planning and Program Development.
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April 28, 2009
William Cook Elected as Chairman of Board of Directors
William R. Cook of West Des Moines, Iowa, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. at its annual meeting on April 18, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
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April 9, 2009
Patience is a Virtue
With 230 employees and more than 400 older adults under her care at Friendship Village of South Hills, Bobbi Jo Haden has a lot of responsibilities to juggle.
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March 23, 2009
Pauline Drake Joins Friendship Village of Bloomington
Pauline Drake has joined Friendship Village Bloomington as Marketing Director. Drake has a BA from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa and was previously employed by Kelly Promotions in marketing. She is a 10-year board member and current board chair of a non-profit organization assisting homeless and at-risk youth. She was also chair for five years raising more than $80,000 per year for her church’s annual fundraiser. Friendship Village Bloomington is an accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community offering town and apartment homes, assisted living and nursing care. The community is owned and managed by Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
March 6, 2009
Linda Ware Joins Abbey Delray South
Linda Ware has joined Abbey Delray South as Director of Life Planning. Since 1999, Ware has been a keynote speaker, personal coach and trainer with Lasting Impact Group, a company she founded. Ware has a BA from Ohio University and graduate courses from Springfield College and Westfield State College. Abbey Delray South is an accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community offering villas, apartment homes and nursing care. The community is owned and managed by Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
January 13, 2009
April Taylor Joins LCRC
April Taylor has joined Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. as an Accountant. Taylor holds a BS in Accounting from the Indiana University and is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary Accounting fraternity/sorority. She has accounting experience in the not-for-profit arena at both the University of Indiana and the University of South Dakota. She also was employed by E & Y as a Tax Compliance Staff Accountant.
January 8, 2009
Maria Sandy Joins LCRC
Maria Sandy has joined Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. as an Accountant. Maria holds a BS in Accounting from Simpson College. She has accounting experience in the not-for-profit area through her previous employment by Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Staff Accountant.
December 19, 2008
Governor's Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care Awards Gold Seal to Village on the Green
Village on the Green Retirement Community received the Gold Seal Award from The State of Florida, The Governor's Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care. The Gold Seal Award program was implemented in 2002 as a way to recognize Florida nursing homes with exceptionally high standards and quality of care.
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December 19, 2008
Florida's Governor Crist Appoints Theresa Bertram to Continuing Care Advisory Council
Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) is pleased to announce the gubernatorial appointment of Theresa M. Bertram, Executive Director of Harbour's Edge Senior Living Community, to the Continuing Care Advisory Council.
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December 3, 2008
A Thankful Thanksgiving Shows the Importance of “Family”
“This is not a one time occurrence but something that takes place on a daily basis here at Abbey Delray South. We are certainly blessed to have staff that feels like an extended family!” said resident Carol Siddons.
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September 15, 2008
LCRC Selects Optimus EMR, Inc. as Electronic Medical Records Vendor
Life Care Retirement Communities, Inc. has selected Optimus EMR, Inc. in Irvine, California as their electronic medical records vendor for all 11 communities.
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