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Harvest of Roanoke | Weekly Yoga Engages Residents

Morning Yoga Encourages Harvest of Roanoke Seniors to Stay Strong, Calm, and Connected

Activities, Assisted Living, Health, Memory Care, News, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Every Monday morning, something quiet but powerful happens inside Harvest of Roanoke. A small group of residents gather for a guided yoga session that’s helping them stay grounded, flexible, and connected. Led by Activity Director Lynne Rayson and guided by video instruction from Lauren of the popular Senior Shape YouTube channel, the class — which […]

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At 92 and 75, Harvest of Roanoke Couple Shows That It’s Never Too Late for Love

Assisted Living, News, Resident Stories, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Richard and Johanna share a joyful moment at Harvest of Roanoke, showing that love after retirement is real, vibrant, and beautifully unexpected. It was a typical Sunday service at Harvest of Roanoke, but for Richard M., 92, something felt off. Raised as a Catholic, the format was unfamiliar to him, and his confusion was probably

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Harvest of Roanoke | Char and Lou celebrating their anniversary

Love Under the Rainbow: Lesbian Senior Couple Given Colorful Bash

News, Resident Stories, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Get ready for a love story like no other at Harvest of Roanoke. On Sunday, September 22, at 3 p.m., the senior living community transformed into a rainbow wonderland to celebrate two incredible women, Charlotte Morrison and Lou Strickland, as they marked 24 years of partnership with a joyous wedding celebration. Charlotte and Lou, who

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Civitas Senior Living | Civitas co-founder speaking to a resident

Civitas Senior Living Celebrates 12 Years of Service and Commitment

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Leadership, Memory Care, News, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

FORT WORTH, TX— Civitas Senior Living, a Texas-owned and operated leader in senior care, is celebrating its 12th anniversary. Since 2012, Civitas’ unique model has proven to be an impactful and successful differentiator in the industry with 34 communities. Its locally operated communities intimately understand and prioritize the unique needs of their residents through signature

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Civitas Senior Living | Residents enjoy Blue Bell ice cream

Sweet Scoop: Civitas Senior Living and Blue Bell Partner to Delight Residents, Families, and Employees

News, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Civitas Senior Living and Blue Bell, two Texas companies, are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership aimed at bringing joy and sweetness to the lives of residents, families, and employees at all 34 Civitas communities. This collaboration promises to deliver delicious treats and unforgettable moments, enriching the lives of all who call Civitas home. Mike

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Civitas Senior Living | Couple holding hands on a porch

Why Financial Planning for Seniors Matters

Assisted Living, Contracts, Finances, Financial Resources, Independent Living, Memory Care, News, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

When tax season rolls around each year, many of us start to think more seriously about our money. For seniors, this period can bring up many feelings – worry, confusion, and sometimes stress. It’s a reminder of the importance of having a good plan for your finances, especially as you get older. For seniors, financial

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Civitas Senior Living | Great Place to work conference 2024

We’re a Great Place to Work – Five Years Running!

Activities, Apartments, Assisted Living, Events, Independent Living, Memory Care, News, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Senior Care Careers at Civitas Hold Special Meaning for Employees Civitas Senior Living, a leader in senior living community management, is proud to announce it has retained a Great Place to Work certification for the fifth consecutive year. Working in senior care certainly has its rewards: This prestigious achievement is a testament to the dedication,

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Here’s How Communities Offer Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Activities, Apartments, Assisted Living, Contracts, Finances, Financial Resources, Independent Living, Memory Care, News, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Homeowners throughout the country pay high property taxes, even after their mortgages are paid off. And one thing holds true: those taxes go up every year and rarely, if ever, go down. Paying them can become a real burden, particularly for older adults who are not benefiting from all the services that those taxes pay

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Civitas Senior Living | Dementia Care Practitioners

NEWS: Civitas Senior Living Leaders Become Certified as Nationally Recognized Dementia Practitioners

Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Health, Memory Care, News, Resident Stories, Senior Living, Talk of the Town / Civitas Senior

When it comes to passionate service, continuous improvement, and innovative strides in senior care, it is hard to beat Civitas Senior Living. To continue to provide the personalized care that seniors deserve, Civitas leaders stepped up to the plate to become nationally recognized dementia practitioners. So, why be certified? It’s no secret that caring for

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Civitas Senior Living | Senior man with caregiver

Misti Powell of Civitas Senior Living Speaks at TALA Webinar

Assisted Living, Events, News, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Misti Powell, Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer of Civitas Senior Living, recently took center stage as a distinguished guest speaker in a well-attended Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA) webinar. The event featured industry experts and highlighted crucial considerations for creating successful independent living (IL) buildings with assisted living (AL) options and facilitating seamless transitions for

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Morning Yoga Encourages Harvest of Roanoke Seniors to Stay Strong, Calm, and Connected

At 92 and 75, Harvest of Roanoke Couple Shows That It’s Never Too Late for Love

Love Under the Rainbow: Lesbian Senior Couple Given Colorful Bash

Civitas Senior Living Celebrates 12 Years of Service and Commitment

Sweet Scoop: Civitas Senior Living and Blue Bell Partner to Delight Residents, Families, and Employees

Why Financial Planning for Seniors Matters

We’re a Great Place to Work – Five Years Running!

Here’s How Communities Offer Property Tax Relief for Seniors

NEWS: Civitas Senior Living Leaders Become Certified as Nationally Recognized Dementia Practitioners

Misti Powell of Civitas Senior Living Speaks at TALA Webinar

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