Lifespark

10/14/2026

Most people return from vacation with souvenirs.

Bill returned with a hospital stay.

Months later, he went from relying on a walker to regaining much of the independence he feared he’d lost.

Learn how Lifespark’s Skilled Home Health team helped him get there:

Learn how Lifespark's Skilled Home Health and physical therapy team helped Bill recover, regain strength, and stay independent at home.

10/13/2026

To help seniors age magnificently, we need magnificent people by our side. 💜

At Lifespark, we know the experience our clients, residents, and families receive is directly connected to the people providing that care.

That’s why we’re committed to supporting our team members with opportunities to grow, meaningful work, competitive benefits, and a culture built on connection and purpose.

Because when our people thrive, the people we serve can thrive, too.

10/12/2026

Last week, our CEO, Joel Theisen, RN, joined WCCO & CBS News Minnesota’s Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield for a conversation on a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts: aging magnificently.

During the live interview, Joel shared insights on maintaining purpose, embracing possibility, and discussing what it means to live well as we age. He also explored Lifespark’s COMPLETE Senior Living approach and how we’re working to change the age-old story of aging.

Watch the full interview here:

Joel Theisen discusses healthy aging, staying active, and how Lifespark's COMPLETE Senior Living approach helps seniors age well.

10/08/2026

"The goal isn’t to simply put all our data in one place. The goal is to turn that data into intelligence that our frontline teams can act on.”

That’s the vision Anthony Laflen is bringing to Lifespark with the development of LifesparkIQ.

As we continue to grow, so does our need for smarter, more connected systems. By connecting information across our ecosystem, Lifespark is helping recognize risk sooner, empowering team members to act when it matters most.

Learn how:

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Lifespark Names Former PointClickCare Executive Anthony Laflen as Senior Vice President

10/07/2026

At Lifespark, transparency isn’t reserved for the executive table.

From senior leaders to CNAs and maintenance team members, employees across the organization are invited to participate in our quarterly company meetings to stay connected to the work we’re doing together—and how we’re leading the change in the senior living industry.

During our August Q3 Company Meeting, we added a little friendly competition to the mix. The prize? An ice cream sundae party! 🍦

The Crossings of Willmar, a community that opened its doors just this spring, earned the sweet reward with an impressive 94% attendance rate.

Congratulations to The Crossings of Willmar for leading the way and showing the power of team engagement!

10/06/2026

Nurses — it's back! 📣

The second edition of Spark On will be landing in your inbox in just one week, and there's still time to subscribe to the newsletter to receive:
→ Insights on senior health and aging well
→ CEU opportunities and continuing education
→ Industry insights and thought leadership
→ Career development and nursing opportunities

Fill out the short form on this page to join the mailing list: https://lifespark.com/registered-nurse/

10/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Anthony Laflen as Lifespark’s Senior Vice President, Technology! 🎉

Anthony brings more than 20 years of experience in senior care, executive leadership, and healthcare technology. Since joining Lifespark, he has led the development of LifesparkIQ, our unified intelligence platform that connects data across the Lifespark ecosystem and supports better outcomes for our seniors.

Read more about Anthony’s role and the vision for LifesparkIQ:

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Lifespark Names Former PointClickCare Executive Anthony Laflen as Senior Vice President

09/28/2026

- Thank you to all the MAGNIFICENT team members, families, and friends who joined Team Lifespark at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 19.

Together, our corporate team and senior living communities raised over $25,000 to support Alzheimer’s research, advocacy, and programs that help individuals and families impacted by the disease.

We’re grateful to everyone who walked, donated, and helped make an impact.

Way to go, Team Lifespark! 👏💜

09/25/2026

Lifespark has partnered with August Health to help support resident-centered care, improve operational efficiency, and provide teams with actionable, real-time resident insights.

"We needed an EHR partner who could help us be a leader in this space but also, in the true spirit of R&D, help us build the vision for what we needed to drive better operational efficiency and accuracy," said Matt Kinne, Chief Operating Officer.

Read more about the partnership and what it means for residents, team members, partners, and the future of senior living:

Lifespark partners with August Health to support resident-centered care, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes across 50+ communities.

09/23/2026

Person-centered care is not built on a single initiative, and well-being doesn't come from an activities calendar alone.

Early in her career as a CNA, Angie McAllister, Senior Director, Joyful Living and Community Well-Being, saw how easily care environments could become focused on tasks and routines while overlooking the fundamental human need for connection and belonging.

This experience, alongside her relationship with her grandmother, reinforced her belief that senior living should be about much more than meeting needs. It should create opportunities for people to build meaningful relationships, discover purpose, continue growing, and cultivate joy.

Read the full article here:

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Rethinking Well-Being in Senior Living