Organization News

Lifespace Communities Honored by the Mather Institute for Innovative Resident Survey Practices

At Lifespace Communities, we are committed to enhancing the resident experience, an effort that has earned us a 2024 Honorable Mention from the Mather Institute Promising Practice Awards. Since 2021, we’ve been gathering valuable resident feedback through biannual surveys. Using the globally respected Net Promoter Score (NPS), we assess satisfaction across key areas such as…

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Maria Mercer Joins Lifespace Communities As Vice President, Human Resources

Lifespace Communities announced that Maria Mercer joined the senior living organization as vice president, human resources effective May 13. In this newly restructured role, Mercer will provide comprehensive human resources leadership to support Lifespace in its continued advancement to be the leader in attracting and retaining top talent, fostering an outstanding work environment, and achieving…

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Lifespace Communities continues its commitment to innovation as a participant in the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®

Lifespace Communities proudly announces it is a participant in the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®, an unparalleled innovation ecosystem bringing together cutting-edge thinkers in the longevity tech space to champion meaningful advances so that everyone can choose how they live as they age. This participation reflects Lifespace’s unwavering dedication to pioneering innovation that delivers personalized experiences…

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Srini Alagarsamy Joins Lifespace Communities As Chief Technology Officer

Lifespace Communities announced Srini Alagarsamy joined the senior living organization as chief technology officer on April 9. Alagarsamy will play an integral role in fostering strategic innovation and guiding Lifespace’s long-term technological vision, as well as overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, software applications, and data and analytics. “Srini brings years of relevant experience to this role leading…

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Lifespace Communities Elects Venita Fields as New Board Chair

Lifespace is pleased to announce Venita Fields has been elected to serve as Board Chair. As we enter this new chapter under Venita’s board leadership, we look forward to the continued advancements we will make in transforming the field of aging.Venita’s tenure on the Lifespace Board of Directors since 2018 has been marked by invaluable contributions, including her…

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Newsweek Ranks 6 Lifespace Communities Among America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2024

Lifespace Communities, Inc., one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, announced that six of its continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) have been recognized as America’s Best for 2024 by Newsweek, in partnership with respected global research firm Statista. As shared by Newsweek, CCRCs are emerging as a desirable option…

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Swapna Tavtum Joins Lifespace Communities As Vice President, Data and Analytics

Lifespace Communities announced that Swapna Tavtum joined the senior living organization as vice president, data and analytics on October 2. Tavtum will oversee all data and analytics, leading the organization in harnessing and serving up data as business intelligence to support Lifespace in making informed decisions, improve operations, achieve strategic objectives, and find revenue-generating opportunities….

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Abraham Mathew Joins Lifespace Communities as Vice President, Regional Operations

Lifespace Communities announced that Abraham Mathew, DBA, MSW, LNFA, joined the senior living organization on September 5 as vice president of regional operations supporting Lifespace’s five Texas communities. In this role, he will lead overall daily operations for the Texas communities and be responsible for supporting the organization’s Texas executive directors in meeting business goals…

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Lifespace Communities Partners with Candoo Tech to Bring Tech Support and Training to Residents

Lifespace Communities, one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, has expanded its partnership with Candoo Tech to provide technology support, education and training to all their independent living residents across its 17 communities. Services include unlimited remote one-to-one tech training and support, group lessons and a library of on-demand…

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Jenelle Bertolino Joins Lifespace Communities as Vice President, Business Operations

Jenelle Bertolino recently joined Lifespace Communities as Vice President, Business Operations. In this role, she is responsible for leading operations initiatives to deliver best in class business outcomes. Her focus includes team member and resident relations, financial management and procurement, business development, and business strategy. “Jenelle is highly experienced in executing multidimensional, complex projects in…

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