At Integral Senior Living, we strive to provide top-of-the-line care for our residents every day, which is why we are thrilled to announce that U.S. News & World Report has named 19 of our communities as among the Best Senior Living Communities for 2024. This honor recognizes communities that excel in providing high-quality services and making residents feel safe and well cared for. Below is a list of each ISL community honored: Allara Brunswick Village Canyon Trails Heartis Fayetteville Heartis Suwanee Kiley Ranch La Marea Loma Clara Meadow Oaks of Roseville Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara ..read more

BONITA SPRINGS, FL — Discovery Senior Living (“Discovery”) is excited to share its operating company, Integral Senior Living (“ISL”) has named Laura Fischer as its Chief Operating Officer. Fischer joins ISL with more than 23 years of experience in the senior living industry. She most recently held the role of West Division Vice President for Brookdale Senior Living, supporting more than 300 communities across 18 states. Fischer also has experience at the Vice President of Operations, Regional Director of Operations, and Executive Director levels, and currently serves as the Treasurer on the Bo ..read more

Every family has a treasure trove of memories, including countless meals that have brought loved ones together. For some, this may mean a particular recipe that has been passed down for generations, while others may just value the time spent at the dining room table. Regardless of where you land with your traditions, one thing that holds true for most anyone is that food brings people together and provides comfort no matter the circumstances.  While residents are served an array of dining options at ISL communities, sometimes nothing beats a dish prepared by someone you love. One dish tha ..read more

Integral Senior Living joined the Discovery Senior Living umbrella in June 2023 and has gained access to support functions that have helped bring its business capabilities to a new level.  CEO and President of ISL, Collette Gray, shared more on the partnership and its impact on ISL’s operational capabilities with Senior Housing News.  “Together we are one family. We have more robust tools to help us make decisions that ultimately drive better results and outcomes for our owners,” Gray told SHN.  Read the full article here ..read more

It’s time to say goodbye to winter because spring is around the corner!   After enduring the dreary and weary days of winter, it’s natural to feel a bit down. Seasonal depression often creeps in during the long, cold months. However, the arrival of spring serves as a rejuvenating reminder of growth and newness.   As nature blooms back to life, consider brightening up your living space with these colorful and easy DIY door decoration ideas:   Rainbow Egg Wreath – This wreath takes a bit of preparation. Make sure your fabric, tissue paper or crepe paper is cut to the siz ..read more

Independence can mean different things as we age. At 16, it’s finally getting to drive somewhere by ourselves. At 18, it’s experiencing a taste of adulthood in college. In our elder years, independence could be something we yearn for again as we may begin to need assistance with certain tasks.  At Integral Senior Living, we offer independent living, assisted living and memory care at over 100 communities across the country, supporting and involving independence where applicable. We come alongside our residents in their journeys to help them live each day to the fullest.  At our commu ..read more

LEXINGTON, S.C. (Jan. 22, 2024) – The Village at Southlake, a premier Integral Senior Living community in Lexington, has been recognized as the Best Senior Living Community by Lexington Life Magazine for the ninth year in a row. Specializing in independent living, The Village at Southlake was included in the Best of Lexington Life 2024 issue as one of the three top senior living communities in the area. “We are honored to have been named Best Senior Living Community for another year,” said Wendy Barnhill, executive director at The Village at Southlake. “As a staff, we strive to deliver the hig ..read more

Earlier this month, Heartis Orland Park resident Marianne was speaking with the community’s Vibrant Life® director and mentioned that she had always dreamed about having lunch under the iconic Christmas tree at the Walnut Room in downtown Chicago. Growing up, all of Marianne’s friends were able to visit this 100-year tradition except her, so the community went to work to ensure Marianne could live out this dream.  Thanks to the Livin’ the Dream program, the community had a reservation booked the next day and hopped on the train to the city. The experience far exceeded Marianne’s expectati ..read more

CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Collette Gray, president and CEO of Integral Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living, was recently named by CEO Connection® to its list of the Top 25 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market of 2023. This prestigious recognition celebrates Gray’s exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the senior living industry. Committed to enhancing the lives of seniors and transforming the landscape of senior living communities, Gray has driven the growth of both ISL and SSL to provide top senior care in several markets across the country.  “Collett ..read more

Collette Gray, president and chief executive officer for Integral Senior Living, was honored among CEO Connection’s Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market list. This group of women are recognized for their innovation and excellence within mid-market companies. Learn more about the list here ..read more