Senior Lifestyle

02/24/2026

What an incredible season of recognition for our Embrace team members at Senior Lifestyle! Alongside the many awards and honors, we also hosted another vibrant Embrace training — continuing to invest in the passion and excellence that define our communities.

In this episode of SLIM (Senior Lifestyle in Motion), we were honored to welcome Dr. Jennifer Stelter, who shared her holistic approach to memory care — supporting mind, body, and spirit.

We’re also thrilled to celebrate the launch of our Embrace Signature Scent, another meaningful step in creating exceptional experiences for those who live and work with us. This signature scent was designed to cultivate a warm and welcoming atmosphere--helping residents feel grounded, families feel reassured, and team members feel inspired. The uplifting blend promotes joy and fosters meaningful connection.

02/16/2026

This Presidents Day, we take time to reflect on the leadership, service and dedication that have helped shape our nation’s history and values.

02/14/2026

We HEART our communities!

In the spirit of love, connection, and HEART, we hope your day is filled with friendship and meaningful moments. Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2026

Join us in celebrating Sarah and her 24 years of dedicated service to Walden Place—including more than 20 years with Senior Lifestyle. From Care Aide to Business Office Manager, and now our incredible Memory Care Director, Sarah has been at the heart of our community every step of the way.

Her compassion, clear communication, and joyful spirit leave a lasting impression on residents and their families each and every day. She leads with kindness, brings smiles wherever she goes, and truly EMBRACES everything that makes Walden Place so special.

Thank you, Sarah, for being such a bright and inspiring light in our community!

02/10/2026

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then connection is the secret ingredient! The Chicago Office hosted our monthly Connections Breakfast, spreading love through HEART cards for our incredible communities.

02/09/2026

Gorham House was recently featured on the Century Lives: The Homestretch podcast by the Stanford Center on Longevity. The episode highlights Gorham House as a unique senior living community intentionally designed around the idea of different generations living together. Through this intergenerational approach, the conversation explores how shared experiences across ages can foster connection, purpose, and a more vibrant community for everyone who calls Gorham House home.

Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: https://ow.ly/So7s50YbNzT

02/05/2026

Join us in congratulating Bob Gawronski on being elected as President of Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (AALC).

As president, Bob will help guide AALC’s advocacy efforts to protect and strengthen Illinois’ Supportive Living model – a nationally recognized approach that leverages Medicaid to provide high-quality assisted living services at a lower cost to taxpayers while supporting independence and quality of life for residents. Congratulations Bob, we are proud to have you represent Senior Lifestyle.

02/02/2026

Honoring the history, celebrating the culture, and uplifting the voices that have shaped the past and continue to inspire the future.

01/27/2026

Senior Lifestyle and its affiliates own and operate the Senior Suites senior living communities throughout the Chicagoland area. Senior Suites offers a collection of affordable senior living communities designed to support independent older adults. In 2025, Senior Suites proudly celebrated its 31st anniversary—, marking more than three decades of providing safe, supportive, and affordable seniors housing while fostering independence and community for older adults across the region.

The Senior Suites story began in the early 1990s, when then–Mayor Richard M. Daley challenged Senior Lifestyle to create high-quality, affordable rental housing for seniors in neighborhoods across the city. In response, Senior Lifestyle established Senior Suites Chicago Corporation (SSCC) and introduced the Senior Suites concept. With the support of the Chicago Department of Housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, and numerous public and private partnerships; Senior Suites has grown into 24 highly successful communities serving neighborhoods throughout Chicagoland over the past three decades.

Pictured is the Senior Lifestyle Senior Suites team, whose dedication continues to support residents and strengthen communities across Chicagoland. Also pictured is Mayor Brandon Johnson with our team at Senior Suites of Ravenswood Manor this past fall.

01/22/2026

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is proud to recognize Brittany Coleman as the Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) of the Year for her exceptional leadership, dedication to team education, and unwavering belief that individuals living with memory loss deserve lives filled with dignity, purpose, and meaningful moments.

From all of us at NCCDP: congratulations, Brittany Coleman, on this well-deserved CADDCT of the year nomination.

01/19/2026

Today, we remember and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership continues to inspire hope, service, and progress. We reflect on his enduring message of unity, compassion, and equality and remain committed to living out these values each day.

01/14/2026

“As you arise from the happy chaos of holiday glitter and parties galore, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our programming team members for all the ways you Explore life with our residents through incredible experiences, events, and daily programs. The experiences you create not only give our residents something to look forward to but fulfill a sense of purpose while providing moments of joy and connection, truly making our communities great places to work and great places to live!”

- Jessica Daily, National Director of Programming