LCS, the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, announced that two of its top executives have relocated to Des Moines. Rick Exline, executive vice president and senior managing director of LCS’ life plan communities division, moved from the Indianapolis metropolitan area, and Chris Bird, executive vice president and director of LCS’ rental division, relocated from the … Continued
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Join us. LCS is participating in the following conferences this month. SENIOR LIVING CONFERENCE & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN APRIL 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo Presenting “Choosing Your Community’s Path to Prosperity During Complex Times,” April 17, 4 p.m. Ziegler CFO Workshop April 25-27, Chicago, Illinois LCS in the news. The LCS Family of Companies has built a … Continued
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Earl Wade, LCS vice president/senior director of business development, and Kyle Exline, corporate operations director of The Clare attend the 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo this week. On Tuesday, April 17 at 4 p.m., they join Scott Kellman, American Eagle president and CEO, and Tom Meyers, Ziegler senior managing director, to present education session … Continued
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Innovative, urban senior living community will be first-to-market in South Florida DES MOINES, Iowa. May, 16, 2018 — LCS and Ocean Land Investments today announced that the companies have reached an agreement to provide development consulting, marketing, and management services for Riverwalk Residences of Las Olas, South Florida’s newest, urban high-rise senior living community. LCS Development … Continued
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A major senior housing player is making good on its promise to grow its rental portfolio. Des Moines, Iowa-based LCS is one of the biggest senior housing operators in the country, as well as the largest third-party manager of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). In January, the company named a new CEO in Joel Nelson, who voiced … Continued
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Meet Joel Nelson, president and CEO of longtime senior housing owner and operator LCS. Nelson took the helm of Des Moines, Iowa-based LCS in January 2018, following a long tenure under former CEO Ed Kenny, who now serves as chairman of LCS’s board of directors. Nelson, who began his career in hospital administration, has been … Continued
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DES MOINES, Iowa. July 2, 2018— LCS, the nation’s third largest senior housing operator, today announced the closing of the organization’s $300 million equity senior housing programmatic joint venture. LCS Real Estate will serve as sponsor of the joint venture (JV) and will partner with a large institutional investor to execute on the investment platform. … Continued
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DES MOINES, Iowa. July 13, 2018— LCS announced today the company acquired Arbor Glen, a Life Plan Community, formerly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. At time of closing, the community’s name changed from Arbor Glen to Laurel Circle. LCS Real Estate facilitated the transaction and Life … Continued
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Selling plays a critical role in the senior living industry and should be a top priority for every community. Supporting your sales team and bolstering their skills today can make the difference in successfully delivering on your community’s mission tomorrow. During the upcoming LeadingAge Florida Convention and Exposition, Mike Marlow, marketing and sales training manager … Continued
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The growth and success of LCS is nurtured by the strength of our communities. Approximately 90% of our health centers are 4 or 5-star rated and 35 communities are currently 100% sold. In addition, 95% of our residents would recommend their community to a friend or relative. We are privileged to work with the following … Continued
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DES MOINES, Iowa. Sept. 5, 2018— LCS announced today the company acquired Brandon Wilde, a Life Plan Community formerly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Evans, Georgia. LCS Real Estate facilitated the transaction and Life Care Services will provide management services; both are LCS companies. Financial details will not be … Continued
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One of the largest senior housing operators in the U.S. is moving forward with its previously announced plans to scale up its rental senior housing portfolio, and the effort now appears to be bearing fruit. Des Moines, Iowa-based Life Care Services, An LCS Company, is on track to open a minimum of 17 communities in the next … Continued
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DES MOINES, Iowa. October 8, 2018— LCS announced today that Monica Friedman was hired as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, reporting to Joel Nelson, president and CEO. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of human resources for Nationwide and joins LCS on November 12, 2018. “We believe Monica’s in-depth experience … Continued
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Join the conversation at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and EXPO! Knowing how to achieve and maintain your community’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rating is paramount to the success of your organization. At Life Care Services®, An LCS Company, optimizing quality outcomes and navigating the CMS Five-Star Rating System are things we do … Continued
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LCS Expands The Delaney® Brand and Starts Construction on 5th Senior Living Development DES MOINES, Iowa. December 3, 2018 — LCS announced today the closing of financing and start of construction for The Delaney of Bridgewater. The community will be a 262,000 square-foot Class A senior living community located in Bridgewater, New Jersey that will … Continued
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LCS Family of Companies is dedicated to developing, marketing, and managing senior living communities. One of the primary missions of their foundation is to support Alzheimer’s research by encouraging young people to get involved with studies related to Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention. Last year, the Waukee APEX medical research teams identified a goal to conduct … Continued
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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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The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, along with Presenting Sponsor The LCS Foundation, hosted the first-ever Purple Soirée on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This sold-out event engaged the greater Des Moines business community by raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Joel Nelson, President and CEO of LCS, welcomed … Continued
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13-story development coming to high-profile location in Clayton, MO St. Louis, MO (June 11, 2019) Ryan Companies US, Inc., Life Care Services®,An LCS® Company, and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital announce the groundbreaking of their second senior living investment in the St. Louis area. The $120M, 13-story development is located at 7651 Clayton Road and … Continued
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The LCS Resident Advisory Council (RAC) hosted its annual meeting on June 19, 2019, at the LCS corporate offices in Des Moines, Iowa. LCS is the nation’s second largest provider of senior housing and the largest operator of Life Plan Communities. The goal of the RAC is to collaborate with senior leadership at LCS and … Continued
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