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Broadview – Senior Living at Purchase College Reaches Midway Point to Commence Construction

August 12, 2020

LCS Development leads senior living project on college campus Broadview – Senior Living at Purchase College, currently under development at the Purchase College campus, has reached the halfway point to financing to start construction for the 220-resident retirement community for individuals 62 and older. LCS Development of Des Moines, Iowa is developing the community with … Continued

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Impact of COVID-19 on Senior Living Development: Challenges, Opportunities and Changes in 2020 and Beyond

August 5, 2020

During the pandemic, senior living development and construction have remained relatively strong. LCS Development teams and services are running at approximately 80% capacity. Outside of a few minor delays due to some state-mandated shutdowns, new construction projects are progressing, and we’re very busy with master planning and expansion projects. Teams have adapted well with virtual … Continued

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Capital Manor Redevelopment Project Wins Award

August 5, 2020

LCS Development managed redevelopment project featured in national architectural magazine The Capital Manor redevelopment project was featured on the cover of the national architectural magazine, Environments for Aging. LCS Development partnered with LRS Architects on the project. Lisa Warnock, director of housing interiors at LRS Architects, was named a recipient of the Environments for Aging’s … Continued

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Coronavirus Update

March 5, 2020

At Life Care Services, our priority is the health, safety, and well-being of the residents, employees, and families at the communities we serve. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news and the minds of many, we want to address actions, which are taking place at communities we manage. In addition to the practices and procedures … Continued

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Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality in Development Projects

October 24, 2019

The success of virtual reality (VR) for seniors is widely praised by executive directors and wellness navigators across many senior living communities. Customized programs are increasing mental stimulation and providing new social experiences that are keys to healthy aging. But the use of VR experiences as a selling tool for developers still has much untapped … Continued

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[WATCH] Senior Living Development Webinar Discusses Evaluation and Deployment of Technology

September 10, 2019

The technology landscape for senior living is evolving at a fast-pace with a long list of platforms and services to optimize the experience for staff and resident alike. Our webinar, Senior Living Development: The Right Tech at the Right Time, discusses issues and offers perspective about topics faced by communities and owners when evaluating their … Continued

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Senior Living Development: The Right Tech at the Right Time

August 29, 2019

Date: September 5, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM CDT – 2:00 PM CDT Register Now The technology landscape for senior living continues to evolve with an ever-growing list of platforms and services to optimize the experience for staff and residents alike. Yet the technology can fall short without the necessary infrastructure in place to support it. … Continued

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The Rising Trend of Mixed-Use Developments in Senior Living

July 24, 2019

A blog by Ted MacBeth, senior vice president/director of life plan development for LCS Development® 3-minute read Historically, senior living communities always had been developed in suburban areas since the land was less expensive and more accessible along the outskirts of metropolitan areas. But as consumer expectations change, one of the fastest-growing trends in senior … Continued

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LCS Focuses on Building Technology-Driven Business Value

April 29, 2019

LCS Focuses on Building Technology-Driven Business Value LCS Hires Frank Vedder as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer DES MOINES, Iowa. — LCS, the nation’s second-largest operator of senior living communities, announced that Frank Vedder joined the company as senior vice president, chief information officer. Vedder spent 16 years of his career with Berkley Technology … Continued

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Your First, and Most Important, Development Tool

March 1, 2019

We can help bring your vision to life. The senior living market is changing fast, making it hard to predict. But with the right insight and planning, you can be better prepared for whatever the future holds. If you’re envisioning a new direction for your community, building an expansion or constructing something from the ground … Continued

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