{"id":31477,"date":"2022-03-18T02:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=31477"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:33:33","slug":"lcs-earns-shn-architecture-design-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/lcs-earns-shn-architecture-design-award\/","title":{"rendered":"LCS Recognized In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve kept up with the Senior Housing News Architecture &amp; Design Awards, you may have seen this <a href=\"https:\/\/seniorhousingnews.com\/2022\/02\/25\/best-independent-living-design-of-2021-lcs-community-expansion-adds-hospitality-flair\/\">spotlight on Life Care Services (LCS)<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/senior-living-software-suite\/\">Yardi senior living<\/a> client. In any case, we\u2019re sharing a snapshot below and extending a big congratulations to LCS. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how LCS channeled forward-thinking design to create a one-of-a-kind community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The SHN Architecture &amp; Design Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31478\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=600 600w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/IndependentLivingDesignAward.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SHN Architecture &amp; Design Awards, an annual series, provides a chance to recognize cutting-edge design, excellence and innovation in senior living. Among this year\u2019s winners is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifecareservices-seniorliving.com\/\">Life Care Services<\/a>, a senior living operator offering assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing and memory care options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LCS earns best independent living design of 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While LCS operates fantastic communities nationwide, their Sagewood life plan community in Phoenix, Arizona earned them the SHN accolade. Since the community\u2019s opening in 2010, LCS has focused on providing resort-style living \u2014 and they\u2019ve recently taken that approach to the next level. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their latest expansion includes a 101-unit independent living building equipped with an underground parking garage, game rooms, an art studio, a cafe, three unique dining venues and an 18-hole golf putting course with real grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To no surprise, the expansion is almost fully occupied today, which shows just how much residents love the design and amenities. And it explains why LCS earned a spot in the SHN Architecture &amp; Design Awards, honored for best independent living design of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s much more to cover, so we invite you to read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/seniorhousingnews.com\/2022\/02\/25\/best-independent-living-design-of-2021-lcs-community-expansion-adds-hospitality-flair\/\">SHN coverage featuring LCS&#8217; Sagewood community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More on LCS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Life Care Services, an exceptional lifestyle is not created by one moment, meal or gesture. It\u2019s defined by an unwavering promise to quality and unmatched commitment to enriching experiences for residents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we\u2019ve seen firsthand how dedicated LCS is to resident satisfaction. We\u2019re proud to support them with tools from the Yardi Senior Living Suite, from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/ehr-senior-care\/\">electronic health record solution<\/a> to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/senior-iq\/\">business intelligence tool<\/a>, all the way to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/rentcafe-senior-living\/\">secure online portal<\/a>. With everything connected on a single platform, LCS can support their residents at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay connected with LCS, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifecareservices-seniorliving.com\/insights-for-senior-living\">their blog<\/a>! And if you\u2019re eager to chat with team Yardi about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/products\/senior-living-software-suite\/\">senior living management software<\/a>, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/about-us\/request-information\/\">get in touch<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve kept up with the Senior Housing News Architecture &amp; Design Awards, you may have seen this spotlight on Life Care Services (LCS), a Yardi senior living client. 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