When Madison Kahout moved to Arkansas, she never expected to move into a senior living community, but says it “...is like having extra sets of grandparents." Read more about her story here: bit.ly/3q4dLiG

Happy Father's Day from SFCS. We hope your day is full of family, fun, and togetherness.

When adversity strikes, sometimes you have to rewrite the playbook, which is exactly what activity directors all over the country had to do last year due to COVID-19. Learn more about how they became key players in the fight against the pandemic. bit.ly/3gV56uM

With many students returning to campus in the fall, this has led to the need for reimagined solutions to cope with a post-pandemic future. Learn more about how universities are changing the way they operate to survive and thrive: bit.ly/3Aj06sO

Happy Fourth of July from your friends at SFCS!

Cate Risell, one of our talented interior designers, has received her NCIDQ certification! This achievement recognizes her extensive experience in designing innovative interior environments and her dedication to improving the lives of those we serve.

We love seeing projects come to life! SFCS has been working with Croasdaile Village in Durham, NC, on their recently completed campus expansion, with its wide variety of living spaces and amenities. One resident shared this tour of her beautiful home: youtu.be/n0FxCvOrkpo

Not that you needed an excuse, but today is National Ice Cream Day! As you can see, our team has made the most of this annual celebration, which was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.

Time flies when you’re having fun sketching! Drawing on inspiration around our Roanoke community, our team puts their creativity into action. Check out some of their most recent sketches. (Images by Anne Hall, Trey King, Lisette Stone, Michael Lawson)

Discover the latest in senior housing news by heading over to Transform Podcast. Here you can find a library of information on shaping the future of senior living. bit.ly/3l01RGm

SFCS is looking “forward” to the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference and Trade Show Aug. 4-6. JD Landis will be speaking with Morrison Living on senior dining innovations. Richard Kieley and Amy Carpenter with Hitchcock will discuss designing for dementia. bit.ly/2WHQGrP

It’s good to be back! Our booth is up and ready and we feel so happy to be at LeadingAge again. We are looking FORWARD to talking and connecting with each one of you! #LeadingAge21

Good morning LeadingAge attendees! If you missed The Future of Senior Living: Challenge, Change and Contemplation, presented by Melissa Pritchard and Tim Mueller, or saw it and want to continue the conversation for your community… stop by booth #1813 #Leadingage21

Emily, Tye, Rob, and Hoppy are prepared to lead their session today that will give ideas on how communities can distinguish themselves amongst the growing competition and deeper the understanding of the new mentality of today’s seniors. #Leadingage21

Valuable #marketing insight from SFCS Architects Love & Company and Tandem Senior Living Advisors during the 2021 LeadingAge Conference & Expo #LeadingAge21 #seniorcare

Good news! If you missed Emily, Tye, Hoppy, and Rob's presentation yesterday, you can read more from @Seniorhousingbusiness.com to find out what you missed! #leadingage21 #seniorliving seniorshousingbusiness.com/pandemic-adjus…

We had the best time reconnecting with friends, meeting new clients, and gaining new opportunities. All great things must come to an end, but we look FORWARD to coming back next year and doing it all over again! #LeadingAge21

We are so honored that AIA Design for Aging Review has awarded Garden Spot Village – Sycamore Springs in the Design For Aging Awards 2021. Learn more at the link below. aia.org/showcases/6444…

SFCS is honored to announce that Tye Campbell was one of five recipients recognized at the FriendshipRetirement Foundation's inaugural Vision and Values Awards ceremony. This award celebrated those whose vision and values have impacted the community Photos by BoydPearman Photography

Some of our Roanoke SFCS team took part in the Star City Hill Half Marathon last week to celebrate Thanksgiving. This course runs through the portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains that goes along the edge of Southwest Virginia, and finishes in downtown Roanoke.