Life Care Services ranked #1 in Independent Living, for the fifth year in a row, and added a #1 ranking for Assisted Living/Memory Care in the 2023 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study. DES MOINES, Iowa. Nov. 15, 2023 — Clarendale Senior Living’s management company, Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has been recognized as #1 in Resident Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities for the fifth consecutive year and added a #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Assisted Living/Memory Care Communities. The awards make Life Care Services the most awarded Senior Living Provider in the ..read more

You’ll find a lot to consider when searching for the right assisted living community. Aside from location every assisted living community can offer unique benefits. Generally speaking, you should look for high-quality care, an outstanding layout and architectural design, a vibrant community, and the services and amenities you want. But that’s just touching the surface! Here are the top ten most important features to consider when searching for the best assisted living community for yourself or a loved one. 1. Personalized Care Personalized care offers residents a tailored approach to managing ..read more

The question on many seniors’ minds is when should they sell their forever home? A forever home, or sunset home, is the home you’ve raised a family in, hosted countless thanksgiving dinners, and built a lifetime’s worth of memories. Seniors that put their homes up for sale could take a big step toward greater independence and peace of mind. Let’s look at some of the biggest reasons many seniors sell their forever home. Retirement and Changing Lifestyle Retirement is a major life change and often is the event where seniors question if they should sell their homes. Kids leaving for college or mo ..read more

Retirement communities are welcoming places for people of all backgrounds and senior living is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and connections. While there are hundreds of inclusive locations across the United States, seniors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBTQ) may be a bit hesitant when it comes to looking for LGBTQ retirement communities because of past discrimination or social prejudice. Retirement communities are welcoming places for people of all backgrounds and senior living is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and connections. While ..read more

Our community is carefully monitoring current Delta variant positivity rates in the area. Resident and employee safety is our top priority, and our policies are based on local, state and federal guidance. With questions on current policies related to resident safety, please contact our team directly. The post Delta Variant Update appeared first on Clarendale Gateway ..read more

Children — even adult children — turn to their parents for support. They see their parents as caregivers, and it’s often a surprise when the roles become reversed. Seemingly out of the blue, sons and daughters notice their parents slowing down. They may even worry about their parents living in a house by themselves. Senior parents, though, almost always want to maintain their independence. Senior living is a smart solution to satisfy both parties. READ MORE HERE. The post Senior Living Gives Seniors and Adult Children Peace of Mind appeared first on Clarendale Gateway ..read more

Our senior years are the moment for us to finally enjoy all of our free time. With no work and no obligations, you have the freedom to pursue old interests or make new ones. Our senior years are the moment for us to finally enjoy all of our free time. With no work and no obligations, you have the freedom to pursue old interests or make new ones.  Moving into a senior care community is one way you can plan for the future and enjoy your retirement years to the fullest extent. What are the benefits you ask? Life Care Services is here to let you in on the secret. Social Connections ..read more

Life Care Services Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year Clarendale Senior Living, managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company, announced that its management company ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent senior living providers for the fourth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Clarendale Senior Living is proud to be a part of Life Care Services, which also achieved the highest score in all six factors of independent living resident satisfaction: resident act ..read more

Taking care of ourselves can seem like a struggle no matter where we are in age, but as we reach our senior years, there’s a point where meeting our daily needs can become a real challenge. Additionally, many of us are looking for company and companionship as we age and senior living can be a great option to fulfill those desires.  If you find yourself struggling to get through your day to day activities or simply want to make new social connections, it might be time to look into senior living options. Life Care Services knows how hard it is to find a senior living community that can ..read more

With a lot of thought and consideration you’ve made the move into a retirement community – congratulations are in order! Know that few of us glide into retirement living without a few adjustments. We have a few tried and true tips and tricks that can help you ease into your new retirement community and make the most of this exciting change. With a lot of thought and consideration you’ve made the move into a retirement community – congratulations are in order! Know that few of us glide into retirement living without a few adjustments. We have a few tried and true tips and tricks that can help y ..read more