Congratulations to the Communities That Shine!
The communities that shine the brightest understand that creating a world where seniors live with purpose, passion, and joy, is paramount to making senior living exceptional for everyone. The winners of the Communities That Shine Awards embody that mission in everything they do, and we are honored to recognize them!
2025 Communities That Shine Winners
LifeLoop is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 LifeLoop Communities That Shine Awards! Read their stories to discover the inspiring ways our innovative community partners are leveraging smart technology solutions to make senior living exceptional for residents, staff, and families.
Organization Winners
Organizations (multi-site operators that own and manage multiple senior living facilities across different locations) recognized for their excellence in implementing and successfully leveraging LifeLoop technology across their portfolios of communities.

Sinceri Senior Living
Vancouver, WA
Brilliance in Portfolio-wide Personalized Engagement
Sinceri excels in scaling personalization across multiple communities, embedding LifeLoop into their culture, not just operations. Residents actively shape programming through shared calendars and planning sessions, while AI-enhanced bios help teams know residents deeply and engage authentically—shifting engagement from standardized programming to deeply personal, identity-building experiences.
Outcomes
- Substantial increases in participation due to shared calendar planning sessions and customized schedules
- Deeper resident-staff relationships with AI-generated life story bios to help team members know residents more personally
- Increased family satisfaction and trust—especially in memory care—through connection portal updates
In their words
“The LifeLoop platform has helped reduce resident isolation by shifting engagement from one-size-fits-all programming to experiences that are more personal and meaningful. By capturing individual life experiences and interests, our teams are better equipped to design activities that truly resonate with each resident—giving them a stronger sense of identity and belonging.”
- Holly Mount, VP of Resident Experience

The Bristal Assisted Living
Brilliance in Staff Satisfaction
The Bristal Assisted Living shines by creating a more confident, supported staff experience by using LifeLoop to centralize engagement insights, calendars, and communication. With clearer visibility into resident participation and proven engagement approaches, staff experience less day-to-day stress, smoother coverage, and more predictable workflows—allowing them to focus on meaningful resident connection.
Outcomes
- Centralized calendars, notes, photos, and participation history reduce daily stress and make coverage shifts easier and more manageable for staff
- Easy access to resident participation history and proven approaches helps staff step into programs with clarity rather than guesswork
- Visible documentation of engagement and positive family responses help staff see the impact of their work and feel valued for the moments they create
In their words
“Staff satisfaction improved once daily workflow became simpler and more predictable. Team members no longer have to juggle multiple systems or rely on memory to track attendance, follow up with residents, or respond to family questions.”
- Evan Rossi, Corporate Director of Program Innovation and Engagement

Watermark Retirement Communities
Tucson, AZ
Brilliance in Engagement Innovation
Watermark shines by delivering dynamic, in-the-moment programming—keeping spaces active and residents curious. LifeLoop and iN2L content allow teams to adapt activities in real time, surface shared interests quickly, and use AI-enhanced onboarding to scale personalization—bringing engagement to life the moment families walk in.
Outcomes
- More flexible, "in-the-moment" engagement that adapts to resident energy and interest
- Expanded personalization from day one with faster, more consistent onboarding and resident interviews supported by AI
- Strong differentiation through vibrant digital displays and visible engagement that bring community life to life for prospective families
In their words
"LifeLoop's Resident Onboarding allows us to dive into learning more about residents from day one, which demonstrates our commitment to resident knowledge and personalization. And within moments of learning about a person, we can identify who else in the community shares their interests and experiences.”
- Maureen Garvey, Director of Resident Experience
Community Winners
Specific communities recognized for their successful implementation, usage, and adoption of technology within their specific community to enhance life for their residents, staff, and families.

Acoya Shea
Scottsdale, AZ
Brilliance in Fostering Connections
Acoya Shea shines in making connection effortless and visible across daily life. LifeLoop serves as the heartbeat of daily life with shared calendars, displays, photos, and updates—keeping residents informed, families connected in real time, and staff focused on relationships instead of logistics.
Outcomes
- Community-wide visibility leads to increased participation, engagement, and residents staying informed and socially connected
- Streamlined communication and sign-ups reduce staff paperwork and increase direct, in-person engagement
- Real-time updates keep families informed and connected, even when they live far away
In their words
"At Acoya Shea, connection is at the heart of everything we do. LifeLoop has helped us bring that mission to life—making communication seamless, engagement effortless, and every day more meaningful."
- Lexi Anderson, Resident Lifestyle Director

Cooper Trail Senior Living
Bardstown, KY
Brilliance in Purposeful Engagement
Cooper Trail excels in meeting residents where they are—socially, emotionally, and personally. By using LifeLoop to track interests and participation history, the team delivers tailored invitations, supports resident-led activities, and ensures engagement feels inclusive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Outcomes
- Personalized invitations based on participation history allow staff to match residents to activities they genuinely enjoy
- Residents take ownership by planning and facilitating activities, strengthening purpose and pride
- Real-time photos and engagement recaps provide peace of mind for families
In their words
"Through LifeLoop, we track individual resident preferences, participation history, and feedback. This allows our team to intentionally invite residents to activities they genuinely enjoy, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach."
- Adrienne O'Bryan, Guest Relations

Country Meadows Retirement Community
Frederick, MD
Brilliance in Community-Wide Engagement
Country Meadows Frederick shines by turning everyday moments into meaningful enrichment. Resident-led programs, shared talents, and purpose-driven activities are amplified through LifeLoop, reinforcing pride and fulfillment. Families feel connected and reassured by seeing daily life unfold, and staff gain efficiency through AI-supported planning tools that allow more time on the floor. The community shines by making engagement highly visible, inclusive, and shared.
Outcomes
- Campus-wide displays and calendars drive higher participation across levels of care
- Residents reengage with lifelong passions through music, fitness, education, and resident-led classes
- AI-supported content and planning tools reduce prep time, increasing staff time with residents
In their words
"Directing choirs, teaching classes, purposeful service—it’s simply endless. LifeLoop has helped create a connected, engaged, and purpose-driven community where residents feel seen and valued."
- Melanie Long, Dynamic Living Director
Esplanade of Woodmere
Woodmere, NY
Brilliance in Person-Centered Care
Esplanade of Woodmere leverages LifeLoop to support deeply personalized, emotionally meaningful engagement for residents living with memory loss. LifeLoop content is intentionally selected—music, reminiscence, puzzles, and family-uploaded photos—to spark recognition, comfort, and connection, empowering staff to deliver emotionally responsive, individualized care grounded in each resident's story.
Outcomes
- Reminiscence-based content (music, trivia, photos) sparks deeper emotional connections for memory care residents
- AI-assisted simplified documentation and visible impact help staff feel present, effective, and appreciated
- Transparent sharing of daily moments reassures families that residents are engaged and valued beyond clinical care
In their words
"Engagement is not treated as a scheduled activity but as part of daily life. LifeLoop helps us capture and share these moments, but it's the people behind the technology who make them meaningful."
- Dari Gonzales, Memory Care Director
MorningStar at Bear Creek Memory Care
Colorado Springs, CO
Brilliance in Proactive Wellness
MorningStar at Bear Creek stands out for using engagement data as a tool for proactive wellness and advocacy. LifeLoop participation trends help staff adapt programming, coordinate with care teams, and identify changes early, allowing residents to experience more joy, purpose, and confidence through adaptive programming, while families gain trust through visibility and outcomes.
Outcomes
- Participation trend analysis identifies changes in resident well-being earlier than traditional observation
- Adaptive programming increases participation for residents with mobility challenges and supports reduced fall risk
- Families express strong confidence during care conferences and tours with clear, real-time engagement insight
In their words
"LifeLoop has been instrumental to resident participation at my community. Using LifeLoop's report feature has helped me to advocate for my residents in so many ways, like directly being able to coordinate with our care team when a change or downward trend is detected. Thanks to LifeLoop, my team can often see large-scale changes in our residents well before the change is seen by others."
- Gresha Glapion, Life Enrichment Director
New Perspective Long Grove
Long Grove, IL
Brilliance in Insights-Driven Engagement
New Perspective Long Grove transforms engagement insights into meaningful, personalized experiences that reduce isolation and strengthen connection. By fully integrating LifeLoop’s interest tagging, attendance trends, and AI-enhanced resident profiles, the team proactively identifies disengagement, responds early to isolation, builds programming around real resident interests, and adapts continuously based on participation data—driving stronger resident purpose, staff efficiency, family trust, and a dramatic occupancy turnaround.
Outcomes
- Residents stay socially connected longer, contributing to a 172-day increase in length of stay in communities with high use of LifeLoop
- 96% of staff save 1–6 hours per week, giving them more time to spend on one-on-one resident interaction
- Improving resident engagement and retention while building family trust through visible, transparent daily life led to stronger referrals and higher tour conversion
In their words
"Long Grove shines because it is a community where connection isn’t aspirational—it’s operational, cultural, and lived every day. In less than 18 months, supported by LifeLoop as the technology driving personalized engagement and activities, Kirsten and her team at Long Grove have become one of Welltower and New Perspective’s strongest turnaround stories, now closing in on 90% occupancy while simultaneously strengthening family trust, resident connection, and operational excellence."- Brandon Tabbert, SVP, Innovation and Optimization

Novellus Clairemont
San Diego, CA
Brilliance in Proactive Engagement
Novellus Clairemont stands out for how intentionally they use LifeLoop as a proactive engagement engine. Their forward-looking approach leverages LifeLoop’s personalized reminders, real-time updates, and centralized communication to help residents participate more consistently and comfortably, keep families connected and reassured, and allow staff to focus on meaningful one-on-one connections.
Outcomes
- Increased resident participation through proactive reminders and interest-based programming
- Automated calendars and attendance tracking free staff to focus on individualized outreach
- Stronger family confidence through real-time photos, updates, and transparent communication
In their words
"LifeLoop makes it easier for our staff to understand individual preferences, track engagement, and communicate quickly with families. It frees up time for meaningful one-on-one interactions and helps residents feel more confident, connected, and part of daily life."- EJ Lewis, Executive Director

Palo Alto Commons
Palo Alto, CA
Brilliance in Resident Empowerment
Palo Alto Commons uses LifeLoop to foster a resident-driven culture where individuals help shape daily life. LifeLoop enables residents to plan, lead, and promote activities—such as wine tastings and karaoke—transforming engagement from participation into ownership.
Outcomes
- Stronger purpose and fulfillment through resident programming ownership, leadership, and recognition
- Increased participation through daily visibility, reminders, and resident-led programming
- Reduced family anxiety (especially for new and memory care families) through consistent updates and photos
In their words
"Residents are not just participating in activities—they are actively shaping them. LifeLoop has had a strong impact on residents’ sense of purpose and fulfillment by empowering them to take ownership of their social life and community experiences."- Manalee Shukla, Director of Community Engagement
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The Loudonville Assisted Living Residence
Loudonville, NY
Brilliance in Resident Experience
The Loudonville Assisted Living Residence ensures no resident is overlooked by using LifeLoop to make residents feel seen, welcomed, and valued. LifeLoop participation insights help staff spot isolation early and respond with targeted outreach, while real-time updates keep families connected with confidence, turning everyday moments into meaningful connection and creating a culture where belonging is reinforced daily.
Outcomes
- Increased engagement through reminders, familiarity, and personalized programming to residents with low participation trends
- Improved family satisfaction through transparency and specific conversation starters
- Greater efficiency and higher staff morale by using AI-supported insights and streamlined documentation to reduce paperwork and repetitive phone calls
In their words
"LifeLoop has enabled Loudonville to move beyond a one-size-fits-all model and consistently deliver individualized, relationship-centered experiences that enhance resident satisfaction, dignity, and belonging."- Kait Lewis, Director of Community Engagement
Want to learn more about how these communities shine?
LifeLoop is proud to feature the winners of this year's Communities That Shine Awards in our Flourishing Communities webinar series! This series features senior living communities that are leveraging technology to create exceptional experiences for their residents, their families, and community staff. Learn more and register for upcoming webinars here!
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2024 Communities That Shine winners
American Senior Communities – Brilliance in Portfolio-wide Personalized Engagement
Carillon Memory Care – Brilliance in Program Delivery
The Enclave at Cedar Park – Brilliance in Resident Empowerment
Grace Management, Inc. – Brilliance in Portfolio-wide Engagement Improvement
Lakeside and The Lighthouse, Immanuel – Brilliance in Person-Centered Care
MorningStar Senior Living of Billings – Brilliance in Resident Engagement
Pine Haven Christian Communities – Brilliance in Family Engagement
Rouse – Brilliance in Staff Satisfaction
The Willows at Harrodsburg – Brilliance in Activity Participation
WellQuest of Granite Bay – Brilliance in Marketing
Westminster St. Augustine – Brilliance in Improving Quality of Life
Woodlands Creek Senior Living – Brilliance in Insights-Driven Engagement
2023 Communities That Shine winners
Astral at Auburn – Brilliance in Fostering Connections
Mount Alverna Village – Brilliance in Purposeful Engagement
New Cassel Retirement Center – Brilliance in Resident Wellness
New Perspective | Roseville – Brilliance in Resident Empowerment
Opportunities, Inc. – Brilliance in Transforming Program Delivery
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network – Brilliance in Resident Engagement
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center – Brilliance in Person-Centered Care
Pine Grove Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care – Brilliance in Community Connections
The Heritage Memory Life Community – Brilliance in Resident Experience
The Kensington at Walnut Creek – Brilliance in Family Engagement
The Pearl at Jamestown – Brilliance in Engagement Innovation
The Watermark at Napa Valley – Brilliance in Staff Efficiency
2022 Communities That Shine winners
Anthology of Olathe – Brilliance in Engagement Innovation
Anthology of Troy – Brilliance in Purposeful Engagement
Balfour Louisville Campus – Brilliance in Enterprise Readiness
Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care – Brilliance in Engagement Continuity
Carillon Memory Care – Brilliance in Resident and Family Satisfaction
eliseo – Brilliance in Powering Connections
Jackson Creek Senior Living – Brilliance in Staff Efficiencies
LifeStream Services – Brilliance in Individual Engagement
Opportunities, Inc. – Brilliance in Resident Empowerment
Provision Living at Fenton – Brilliance in Nurturing Family Connections
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home – Brilliance in Transforming Program Delivery
The Forum Health Care Center – Brilliance in Resident Experience
The Mayflower at Winter Park – Brilliance in Life Enrichment
Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay – Brilliance in Differentiation and Engagement
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch – Brilliance in Person-Centered Engagement
2021 Communities That Shine winners
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Athens – Brilliance in Person-Centered Engagement
Bethany Care Society – Brilliance in Enterprise-Wide Technology Integration
Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Center – Brilliance in Transforming Program Delivery
Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Brilliance in Purposeful Engagement
Front Porch Pilgrim Tower – Brilliance in Person-Centered Engagement
Ohio Living Breckenridge Village – Brilliance in Resident Empowerment
Seashore Gardens Living Center – Brilliance in Enterprise Readiness
Shelby Health & Rehabilitation Center – Brilliance in Resident Wellness
Spring Arbor of Richmond – Brilliance in Differentiation and Engagement
Sunabella at Savannah – Brilliance in Engagement Continuity
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio – Brilliance in Powering Connections
The Palms of St. Lucie West – Brilliance in Individual Engagement
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