Judy Joseph Finds Joy, Friendship and Independence at Shipley Living 

When Judy Joseph decided to move into Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware at age 97, she did so with confidence and purpose. “I made the decision for myself,” she said. “I wanted to protect my kids and not have them worry about anything or make a decision for me.” A Familiar and… Continue reading Judy Joseph Finds Joy, Friendship and Independence at Shipley Living 

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Living Well, Together: Life at Shipley Living 

At Shipley Living, the residents are truly the best ambassadors of the senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware. They offer a unique and authentic perspective on life in the community, talking about real experiences, heartfelt stories, and the kind of insight only those who live there every day can provide. “From the warmth of the… Continue reading Living Well, Together: Life at Shipley Living 

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From Nursing to Leadership: Chanel Dale-Lateef’s Journey to Executive Director at Shipley Living Senior Living Community in Wilmington, Delaware 

At Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington leadership is not just about oversight — it’s about ensuring vibrant living and compassionate care. Embodying that spirit is Chanel Dale Lateef. After serving a successful year as the Director of Nursing in healthcare at Shipley Living, Chanel has been promoted to Executive Director. Shipley Living is… Continue reading From Nursing to Leadership: Chanel Dale-Lateef’s Journey to Executive Director at Shipley Living Senior Living Community in Wilmington, Delaware 

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Shipley Living Senior Living in Wilmington Honors Their Team Members Who Are Breast Cancer Survivors

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As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Shipley Living, we are proud to honor our residents and their family members who are being treated for or have survived breast cancer. It’s so important to us to also acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding team members at our senior living community, our own superheroes, who selflessly… Continue reading Shipley Living Senior Living in Wilmington Honors Their Team Members Who Are Breast Cancer Survivors

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The Concept, Benefits, and Future of the Continuing Care Retirement Community

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Residents of Senior Living Model Weigh in on its Benefits Q&A Residents Carolyn and Gary Bryant, of Shipley Living, Wilmington, Delaware 1. May I ask your name, your age, where you’re from and what you spent your working life doing (vocation/career)? Carolyn Bryant, 85 and her husband Gary Bryant, 90 Carolyn was a piano and… Continue reading The Concept, Benefits, and Future of the Continuing Care Retirement Community

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Senior Living Community in Wilmington, Delaware, Earns Silver Level Award for Heartfelt Connections Program-A Memory Care Program

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Shipley Living, a full-service, rental continuing care retirement community in Wilmington, Delaware, has received the prestigious Silver Level Award for Heartfelt Connections-A Memory Care Program. Heartfelt Connections is a nationally recognized program developed by Life Care Services ® (LCS) that manages Shipley Living senior living. LCS is the third largest operator of senior living communities… Continue reading Senior Living Community in Wilmington, Delaware, Earns Silver Level Award for Heartfelt Connections Program-A Memory Care Program

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Cottages at Shipley Senior Living Are a Happy Haven for Seniors

Sitting on the deck attached to their two-bedroom cottage at Shipley Senior Living in Wilmington, Delaware, Dave and Joan Neikirk often spot deer, foxes and birds in their backyard. For Joan, the area is familiar territory. “I grew up near here. It was like coming home,” she says. With a choice of either a one-… Continue reading Cottages at Shipley Senior Living Are a Happy Haven for Seniors

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Objectively, Shipley Living Resident Only Has Good Things To Say

She came up empty-handed. Carolyn Bryant, a resident of Shipley Living in Wilmington, Delaware, thought long and hard about what she’d say when asked about her life at the senior living community. Wanting to be objective and not appear unrealistically over-the-top enthusiastic, she was at a loss. Carolyn and her husband, Gary, moved to Shipley… Continue reading Objectively, Shipley Living Resident Only Has Good Things To Say

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Employees at Shipley Living in Wilmington Make Wishes Come True

From flannel pajamas to hoagies from Wawa, the staff at Shipley Living senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware, have, once again, made wishes come true. Approximately 60 staff members from all departments in the retirement community purchased holiday gifts for the 80 residents in assisted living and skilled nursing. This has become a holiday tradition… Continue reading Employees at Shipley Living in Wilmington Make Wishes Come True

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Shipley Living’s Management Company becomes J.D. Power’s most awarded brand in the history of its Senior Living Satisfaction Study

Life Care Services ranked #1 in Independent Living, for the fifth year in a row, and added a #1 ranking for Assisted Living/Memory Care in the 2023 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study. DES MOINES, Iowa. Nov. 15, 2023 — Shipley Living’s management company, Life Care Services, An LCS Company, has been recognized as #1 in… Continue reading Shipley Living’s Management Company becomes J.D. Power’s most awarded brand in the history of its Senior Living Satisfaction Study

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