EverTrue Lenoir Woods

09/10/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the habits that support physical, mental and emotional well-being as we age. Harold Maness, EverTrue Laclede Groves resident, is a shining example of what healthy aging looks like in action. At 85, he picked up a pickleball paddle for the first time and it was love at first swing. Now approaching 100, Harold credits the sport with keeping him strong, social and energized.

But Harold doesn’t stop at pickleball. He writes, paints, travels, skydives and drives solo road trips to visit family. Each morning starts with his own workout routine, including 100 crunches.

For Harold, staying active and engaged isn’t a chore, it’s a joy. “If you enjoy what you do, you’ll live longer and happier,” he says.

In fact, Harold has become something of a role model in the pickleball community and the EverTrue Laclede Groves community for his positivity and his pickleball ability, known as the “Pickleball Champion.”

Read more about Harold and other Amazing EverTrue residents to inspire you this Healthy Aging Month: https://ow.ly/zvXX50WTt61

09/09/2025

The Project Wellness program at EverTrue brings a nurse into each Affordable Housing community weekly for one-on-one consultations, discussions of vital signs, health education and medication review.

Thanks to Project Wellness, 75% of participants not only completed their annual doctor visits but also stayed on track with their prescribed medications, demonstrating stronger control over their physical health.

“Project Wellness saved my life," says David, Project Wellness participant. “My blood pressure was at stroke level. I truly believe (my Project Wellness nurse) saved my life. I see her every Tuesday. Never miss it. Having a regular appointment keeps you alert and can help prevent things from going badly. Project Wellness gives you peace of mind,” says David.

Project Wellness is one way philanthropy supports the EverTrue mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. You can help, too! Join us for the Keys to Life Gala on November 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Learn more here: https://etliving.org/keystolife2025

09/08/2025

🎉 We’re a Favorite! 🎉 EverTrue Laclede Groves has been named a Favorite in the category of Best Senior Living in the 2025 STL Headliner awards, hosted by STLtoday and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch!

Winners were determined by public vote, with community members selecting their top choices across various categories.

“EverTrue Laclede Groves is definitely my favorite community. It’s exciting that so many other people feel the same way and voted for us,” said Angie Wilson, EverTrue Laclede Groves Executive Director.

09/06/2025

📚 On this Read a Book Day we’re celebrating the power of books, and the friendship behind a very special one. Meet Dr. Dick Bilinsky and George King, two EverTrue Concordia Village residents who met by chance over dinner and became fast friends.

“It was like we’d been buddies forever,” says Dick. “I knew we were going to be friends when George revealed he’d dabbled in poetry.”

That dinner sparked creative sessions that led to not one, but two books of poetry—starting with "Serendipity," followed by their beloved collection "Concordia Village: Life and Times in Rhyme."

From duckling rescues to reflections on aging, their poems capture life at the Life Plan Community with heart and humor.

The book is now a welcome gift for every new resident of EverTrue Concordia Village. They also are available for purchase, with proceeds used to fund art supplies for the community’s Art Room.

09/05/2025

🌍✨ Today is the International Day of Charity ✨🌍
On this special day honoring the legacy of Mother Teresa, we’re reminded of the power of compassion and trusted care.

Through EverTrue Home Help, we live our mission every day — providing personal care, companionship and peace of mind 🏠🤝 to older adults.

“The team at EverTrue Home Help is very caring and punctual. After my husband had a stroke, it was great to have some help so we could maintain our independence. They assist us around the house and also accompany us to all my husband’s appointments,” says Bevan, EverTrue Home Help client.

🗝 You can make a difference!
Join us for the Keys to Life Gala on November 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac — a night to celebrate and support our mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest! 🎉🍽️

🎟️ Learn more & get your tickets: https://etliving.org/keystolife2025

09/04/2025

EverTrue Home Health is making a difference in lives across Missouri and Illinois, providing world-class care at home. Colleen Bottens, Vice President of EverTrue Anywhere Care, and Jenn Morgan, Business Development Director for EverTrue PACE, discussed with News 4 Great Day how EverTrue Home Health is helping people remain independent and live Life According to You.

Check out the interview:
https://www.firstalert4.com/video/2025/08/24/evertrue-anywhere-care/

09/03/2025

Are you EverTrue to service and community? –🌟 Get on the fast track to a career where you can make a difference by joining the EverTrue Talent Community today!

If we are your Employer of Choice, join our Talent Community as the first step toward exploring a meaningful career with one of the leading providers of older adult programs and services in the country.

It’s easy:

✅ Share your name and contact info
✅ Let us know your area of interest
✅ Add any relevant license details
✅ Opt-in to receive exclusive career updates, job alerts and hiring news
✅ Apply for roles that match your skills and passion

👉 Join the EverTrue Talent Community now: https://careers.evertrueliving.org/us/en/jointalentcommunity

09/01/2025

🌟 Happy Labor Day from EverTrue! 🌟

We are EverTrue to our people — and our people are EverTrue to our mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. 💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our team that is 3,375 people strong, including:

👥 585 team members with 10+ years of service
🎉 129 team members celebrating 20+ years
🏆 40 team members at an amazing 30+ years
🌟 5 team members who have served an incredible 40+ years
👑 And 1 remarkable woman has been with us for 50 years!

While we are honored to have so many milestones to celebrate, we want to thank every EverTrue team member for their passion, loyalt, and love for what we do. You are the heart of our mission. 💪💖

08/30/2025

EverTrue Luther Crest Senior Living Counselor Mary Louise Drosdak and Sharon Retos, a resident of Independent Living, were featured on WFMZ Community Connection to share the many benefits of being a part of the EverTrue Luther Crest community. 🌟 We are excited to share more about EverTrue Luther Crest’s award-winning dining 🍽️, world-class amenities 🏡 and the many levels of care that are available 💙. With eight Life Plan Communities in Missouri & Illinois and four in Pennsylvania, EverTrue is ready to answer your questions about joining our satisfied residents like Sharon. 😊 Check out the interview 🎥 https://www.wfmz.com/community/community-connection/community-connection---evertrue-luther-crest/video_342224c2-f675-5c85-9c31-ad222f6cf894.html

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08/29/2025

🏡✨ Aging with purpose and joy just got easier thanks to EverTrue PACE in St. Louis!

EverTrue PACE is an innovative, cost-effective program that empowers older adults to stay in their homes while receiving access to the world-class care and support they need in a comfortable, community setting.

EverTrue PACE offers older adults reliable transportation to and from the PACE center. On site, participants can access medical care, multiple therapies and mental health counseling, while also benefiting from on-site dining services, fun activities and outings, and even personal care.

All of this is made possible in large part by our philanthropic giving, which supports EverTrue PACE and other opportunities that enable older adults in the St. Louis community to focus on Life According to You! 🙌

Our philanthropic giving is the focus of our upcoming EverTrue Keys to Life Gala on November 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. You, too, can support Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest with the purchase of a tickets, table or event sponsorship. 💃🕺

👉 Learn more at https://etliving.org/keystolife2025

08/28/2025

🏆 EverTrue Home Health has been named a “Superior Performer” by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) for 2024!

This recognition places us in the top 20% of more than 3,200 home health providers nationwide for overall patient experience.

SHP’s annual SHPBest™ awards honor home health agencies that consistently deliver high-quality care. We are ecstatic to be recognized for the effort and expertise of our EverTrue Home Health team.

It’s a reflection of the dedication our team brings every day to help people live Life According to You. 💙

Thank you to our patients and families for trusting us — and to our team for making this possible!

Learn more about EverTrue Home Health: https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-home-health/

08/19/2025

The Walk to End Alzheimer's 2025 will be here soon! If you'd like to join the walk or donate to Lenoir Woods' team, go to act.alz.org, click on Walk to End Alzheimer's, click on Find A Team, enter EverTrue Lenoir Woods in the Team Name box, click on Shults, Cheryl. You're all set to register and/or donate! Together we're closer to a cure!

08/01/2025

Linda Harris, a cook with our Care Center, celebrated 50 years with , and had only one thing on her mind when thinking about all her hard work – “the residents”. Linda’s focus and commitment to the EverTrue values have made her instrumental as a role model and a leader in the Dining Services department where she not only creates great food, but also helps to encourage the residents to eat through interaction and personality. “Since I was first interviewed, my focus has been the residents. Their happiness is really what we are here for.” That energy and enthusiasm is what makes Linda one of the top employees in the EverTrue Lenoir Woods Dining Services. “Linda has done so much for our department. We are lucky to have her,” said Jason Martin, Director of Dining Services. Linda’s fellow team members and a few residents were able to share their well wishes for her big anniversary in a special video. She is the only EverTrue team member to hit this remarkable milestone of 50 years in 2025. Celebrate Linda with us by wishing her a Happy 50th Anniversary!

06/20/2025

The residents of Bradford Manor welcomed the first day of summer by eating banana splits. Did you do anything to welcome summer?

06/06/2025

Lenoir Woods Olympics continued this week with Ax Throwing, Basketball, and a Hockey Shootout! We had a great group of competitors and spectators, along with a fantastic facilitator. Due to weather our last two events will take place next week.
Congratulations to all our medalists and a big thank you to everyone for participating and coming out to support fellow residents. See you at the last two games next week!

06/04/2025

The Lenoir Woods Olympics have started with a bang this week! The events so far have been a puzzel race, chipping challenge, ping pong knockdown, and shuffleboard bowling. Residents and staff have been enjoying the games and cheering eachother on. I cannot wait to see what today's ax throwing brings!

06/03/2025

This morning we had a delicious Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. Chris Cakes out of St. Louis came to help us celebrate. Volunteers, residents, and staff enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation. A Big THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers here at EverTrue Lenoir Woods!

06/02/2025

Greenwood’s courtyard is looking great! The residents love the flowers they planted and hung on the hooks.

05/22/2025

We went on our annual shopping trip to Giving Gardens for flowers for the Bradford patio and Greenwood courtyard. Here’s how Bradford’s patio is coming along! More photos to come! What’s your favorite flower(s) to plant this time of year?

05/16/2025

Greenwood residents made their own mini fruit pizzas! We had kiwi, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. What would you put on yours?

05/15/2025

Greenwood had a fun Drum Beat session this afternoon led by Ethan. It’s fun and a workout!

05/10/2025

Lenoir Woods Annual Mother's Day Tea on Friday was a success! Happy Early Mother's Day to all the incredible moms at Lenoir!

05/08/2025

A big thank you to the classic car club that visited Lenoir Woods today! Residents and staff had a blast strolling around the 20 cars on display while reminiscing and enjoying an ice cream. It was a beautiful day for a car show!