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Senior Living News, Leadership Updates, and Resident Stories From Civitas
This page serves as the official source for retirement and senior community news from Civitas Senior Living, including leadership updates, resident stories, and growth announcements.
Explore categorized news, resident and employee stories, and multimedia content that highlight how Civitas communities support seniors and their families every day.
About Civitas Senior Living
Civitas is a Texas-based senior housing operator founded in 2012. The company supports more than 5,000 residents across 30+ communities and employs over 2,500 team members.
Civitas provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services designed to support aging adults while simplifying life for families. Its purpose-built memory care neighborhoods offer secure environments with 24/7 trained support, structured daily routines, and compassionate care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Each community operates under a consistent philosophy: make senior living personal, engaging, and responsive to changing needs.
Signature programs include:
The Passion Program
Daily activities centered around joy, curiosity, and purpose.
My Miracle Moment
Personalized experiences that celebrate resident milestones and lifelong dreams.
Dementia Live® and More in The Cottage
Ongoing memory care education for team members and families.
Civitas communities are recognized for workplace culture and have earned certification as a Great Place to Work. Leadership emphasizes education, dementia awareness, and workforce development within the senior living industry.
Families searching for assisted living, memory care, or retirement communities often want transparency and clarity. This media center is designed to provide clear, trustworthy information and insight into how Civitas delivers structured support, meaningful engagement, and peace of mind for families.
Passionate service. Passionate cleanliness. Passionate care.
Civitas Senior Living Fast Facts
- Founded: 2012
- Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas
- Communities: 30+
- Residents Served: 5,000+
- Team Members: 2,500+
- States: Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, and Colorado
- Services: Independent living, assisted living, and memory care
- Signature Programs: Passion Program, My Miracle Moment
- Industry Recognition: Great Place to Work Certified, Dining Program, Wellness Education, and My Miracle Moment
Resident Stories:
Three Sisters Bring Seniors Together Through Monthly Craft Gatherings
Once a month, three sisters arrive at The Hamptons of Tyler in East Texas with scissors, summer snacks, and a well-thought-out plan. Residents are already waiting for them. Pat, Debbie, and Cathy, known around the...
Arabella of Athens Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Research, Support Through “Fishing for a Cure”
Every year on the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association marks The Longest Day, a national fundraiser that rallies individuals and organizations to raise money for care, support, and research. Communities across the country participate with...
Retired Midlothian Educators Share Stories and Literacy Love with Students
Once a teacher, always a teacher! Retired educators and librarians, who now call Legacy Oaks of Midlothian home, returned to the classroom for DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read). The residents spent time with the...
How Our Community Celebrates Residents Turning 100
Dorris’s Miracle Moment at Legacy Oaks of Azle Senior Living Only 0.03% of Americans live to be 100 years old. At Legacy Oaks of Azle, we’re lucky enough to know one of them personally. Dorris...
The Hamptons of Tyler Seniors Craft Hats for NICU Babies
Seniors at The Hamptons of Tyler are using their skills in stitching, sewing, and crocheting for the greater good. The Dorotha Tucker Hat Making Club, a resident-led group within the senior living community, has been...
The Hamptons “Cajun Queen” Celebrates 100th Birthday with Mardi Gras-Themed Party
The Hamptons of Tyler celebrated Willa W., the “Cajun Queen”, with a 100th birthday party that reminded her of home. Willa W., The Hamptons of Tyler’s “Cajun Queen,” celebrated a century of life in the...
Employee Stories:
Company News:
Civitas in the News:
How Civitas’ New CEO is Using His Baseball Roots to Lead the Senior Living Operator
Senior Housing News
Why Civitas Puts Vision Challenges, Especially Glaucoma, in the Foreground for Residents
Argentum
Civitas Rewrites Recipe for Senior Living Dining Services
Senior Housing News
Faces of Dementia | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
Fox 4 News
Fort Worth-based Civitas Senior Living Names CEO in Planned Leadership Transition
Dallas Innovates
Civitas Senior Living Names New CEO
Senior Housing News
Civitas Senior Living appoints Powell to board, while Vittitow takes expanded responsibilities
Fort Worth Report
Staff, resident shared experiences transform daily care into ‘genuine’ relationships - McKnight’s Senior Living
McKnight’s
Labor Day at Civitas Senior Living Puts Staff Efforts in the Spotlight - Argentum
Argentum
Senior living operator partners with behavioral health provider to remove barriers to mental healthcare for residents
McKnight’s
Civitas Senior Living Communities Receive 2025 Best of Senior Living Award - Argentum
Argentum
Making Dreams Come True
My Miracle Moment
We have the privilege of serving some of the most extraordinary residents at Civitas Senior Living. Seniors are filled with passion, wisdom, history, dedication, and an abundance of dreams ready to come true. At each community, we take the time to celebrate these amazing residents and their lives while creating wonderful new memories with them and their loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions About Civitas Senior Living
What is Civitas Senior Living known for?
Civitas Senior Living is known for its resident-centered programming, dementia education initiatives, restaurant dining, and strong workplace culture. The company emphasizes personalized engagement through its Passion Program and My Miracle Moment experiences.
What types of care does Civitas provide?
Civitas communities offer independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. Care plans are designed to adjust as health needs evolve. For families navigating memory loss, Civitas communities provide guidance, partnership, and reassurance every step of the way. Learn more about which care levels our communities offer on our website.
Does Civitas provide memory care?
Yes. Civitas offers dedicated memory care programs supported by dementia-specific training, including Dementia Live® experiences and education inspired by Teepa Snow methodologies. These purpose-built memory care neighborhoods provide secure environments, 24/7 trained support, and structured daily routines designed to reduce stress and create meaningful connection for residents.
Where are Civitas communities located?
Civitas operates communities throughout Texas and other select states such as Colorado, Kentucky, and Arizona. Each location is designed to reflect its local culture while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Is Civitas Senior Living privately owned?
Civitas Senior Living is privately operated and headquartered in Texas.
How can the media contact Civitas Senior Living?
Members of the press may contact the Civitas communications team at pr@csrliving.com for interviews, data requests, and high-resolution media assets.
When was Civitas Senior Living founded?
Civitas Senior Living was officially founded in 2012 by Wayne Powell, Misti Powell, Jay Dempsey, Cooper Vittitow, and Amy Vittitow. The company has grown from its humble beginnings to operating more than 30 senior living communities nationwide.
How many communities does Civitas Senior Living operate?
Civitas Senior Living owns and operates 32 communities across several states throughout the U.S.
How many employees does Civitas Senior Living have?
Civitas Senior Living has a dedicated team of more than 2,500 employees serving over 5,000 seniors across its communities. The organization has also been dubbed Great Place to Work-certified for several consecutive years.
What is “My Miracle Moment” at Civitas Senior Living?
“My Miracle Moment” is part of Civitas Senior Living’s signature programming, designed to create meaningful and memorable experiences for residents in their communities.
What types of senior living services does Civitas provide?
Civitas provides senior living services with a focus on resident-centered operations, quality care, restaurant dining, and meaningful programming designed to enhance the lives of seniors. “Passionate Service, Passionate Cleanliness, and Passionate Care” is the foundational drive of the company’s values in addition to its Standards of Excellence. Civitas is also known for its Simplifying Your Journey to Senior Living campaign with thorough guidance for seniors and families when it comes to financial resources, moving, estate planning, and more.
Watch Our Videos:
Alan’s Miracle Moment: A Dream Come True at Texas Motor Speedway
A Century of Memories: Dorris’ 100th Birthday Celebration
Miracle Moment for Dan: Celebrating a Lifetime of Writing
Explore resident stories, team highlights, and community moments through video. These stories bring to life the connection, care, and purpose experienced every day at Civitas Senior Living.
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Whether you are a journalist tracking industry trends, a professional exploring senior housing growth, or a family researching assisted living and memory care, this page offers ongoing retirement news and senior community news from Civitas Senior Living.
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