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What Black History Month Means to Me

Rhonda Whitcomb, CNA at Mason Pointe Senior Living Community, shares her thoughts on the importance of Black History Month and her personal mission to show love.

Celebrating Black History Month

Lutheran Senior Services is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting past and present leaders of the black community. We pause to commemorate their achievements as well as the impact that it has had in our history and future. Written by our own team members across LSS, we’ll experience Black History Month through their eyes.

Concordia Village Builds on Excellence with Addition of Memory Care

November 12, 2020, Springfield, Illinois – Springfield-area families and seniors have a new option for Memory Care Assisted Living now, one that is part of an established community in this …

Affordable Housing Community Receives Grant to Help Seniors Connect

September 1, 2020, St. Louis – Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) will soon be providing Affordable Housing residents more opportunities for socialization. Recently, LSS received a grant to buy tablets for …

Lutheran Senior Services CEO Transitions to Chief Mission Officer

June 29, 2020 – After more than a decade at the helm of Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), Rev. John Kotovsky is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and into …

LPN Recognized for Excellence in Care

Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Betty Aruya was recently honored by long term care advocate organization VOYCE. Aruya works at Meramec Bluffs, an LSS Life Plan Community in Ballwin, Missouri. VOYCE awarded individuals for excellence in person-centered care.

LSS CNA Recognized for Excellence in Care

Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Jessica Hernandez was recently honored by long term care advocate organization VOYCE. Hernandez works at Meramec Bluffs, an LSS Life Plan Community in Ballwin, Missouri. VOYCE awarded individuals for excellence in person-centered care.

Richmond Terrace Honors Past with Historical Marker, Dedication Ceremony

Richmond Terrace, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) senior living community, will be joining area organizations in hosting a dedication ceremony honoring the past of the Richmond Terrace building. As a school building turned senior living community, this site has been a part of many generations living life to the fullest.

Lutheran Senior Services Recognized by LeadingAge Missouri for Innovation, Top Employee

Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) received top awards from LeadingAge Missouri, a statewide association that brings together not-for-profit senior living organizations. Two LSS programs and one LSS employee were honored during LeadingAge Missouri’s 2019 Conference.

$6 Million New Wellness Center Coming To Lutheran Hillside Village Will Enhance Healthy Lifestyles For Residents

Lutheran Hillside Village will break ground next month on a new 19,000 square foot, two-story Wellness Center that will promote healthy lifestyles and provide a wide range of convenient on-site …

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