News

Local, regional and national news outlets recognize the innovative work of Garden Spot Communities. This page offers a curated collection of media coverage that shares the ways Garden Spot Communities help people explore abundant opportunities to live with purpose in community.

Personalized Soundscapes Enhance Quality of Life for Residents Living with Dementia

November 08, 2022

LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) recently posted a Case Study exploring the partnership between Composure and Garden Spot Communities.

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‘Beyond ‘Best’: Belmont Village, Discovery, Garden Spot Build On US News Ratings

May 31, 2022

Garden Spot Village was recently one of 25 senior living communities nationwide that received “Best” ratings in three categories. Senior Housing News offers insight from Garden Spot Communities CEO Steve Lindsey and leaders of other communities about the recent ratings.

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U.S. News & World Report Names Garden Spot Village 2022-23 Best Independent Living, Personal Care & Memory Support New Holland retirement community is one of 25 recognized nationwide

May 11, 2022

Garden Spot Village has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2022-23 “Best” Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Support. Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive “Best” status for three categories in Pennsylvania and one of just 25 retirement communities to achieve “Best” in three categories nationwide.

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Can Sound Influence How You Feel?

December 30, 2021

Garden Spot Communities recently partnered with Composure, a well-being online music and sound platform, to determine if sounds can affect mood and sleep cycles. A recent column in McKnight’s Long Term News explores the partnership and the impact on residents.

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Sycamore Springs Recognized by 2021 Design for Aging Review

November 3, 2021

The Sycamore Springs neighborhood at Garden Spot Village was recently recognized by the 2021 Design for Aging Review. The Design for Aging Review showcases communities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.

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5 Steps for Implementing Innovation in Long Term Care

August 17, 2021

Innovation is key to long term care success, as it helps create an environment that is more engaging, collaborative, and responsive to the needs of residents. Highlights from CEO Steve Lindsey’s recent podcast with LTC Heroes are recapped here.

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Looking Beyond Age-Restricted Housing for Urban, Intergenerational Model

July 30, 2021

Garden Spot Communities CEO Steve Lindsey shared his vision for the future of retirement living on a recent Transform Podcast with Senior Housing News Reporter Tim Regan.

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Six Senior Living Organizations Announce Formation of The Colligo Group

June 22, 2021

Garden Spot Communities, together with Cornwall Manor, Fairmount Homes, Moravian Manor Communities, The Highlands at Wyomissing and Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community recently announced the formation of The Colligo Group. The vision for The Colligo Group is to be recognized as the catalyst for a new vision of aging.

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Garden Spot Communities COVID-19 Updates

June 1, 2021

Between March 2020 and June 2021, Garden Spot Communities offered regular updates about the Garden Spot Village and Maple Farm communities and how we were affected by COVID-19. Browse through the updates here.

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Garden Spot Communities Partners with Somatix AI to Enhance Resident Safety

July 23, 2020

Garden Spot Communities recently partnered with Somatix® Inc., an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software company which provides a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solution to healthcare providers, to select the SafeBeing​TM platform to advance resident safety and modernize the senior living experience.

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Leading the Way in Innovative Housing

March 2, 2020

Thistledown Co-Living House was included in an article highlighting different ways organizations are making a difference in the lives of older adults.

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Co-Living Offers a Creative Solution for a Growing Problem

January 6, 2020

Thistledown Cooperative Living House offers an innovative solution to affordable, safe housing without government subsidies. Heather Stauffer, staff writer at LNP, explains.

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Garden Spot Communities CEO Named Changemaker

July 8, 2019

What does it take to be a changemaker? This article by Senior Housing News offers an in-depth interview with Garden Spot Communities CEO Steve Lindsey on the ways he is challenging the status quo in retirement living.

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