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This is the John Knox Village East Blog where you can find information relevant to seniors. This information ranges from updates to healthcare policy to ways to stay fit, active and engaged as you age.

What’s Changed And What’s Stayed The Same
Date :
September 25, 2025

Recently, there has been change afloat at John Knox Village East & Meyer Care Center. Change always comes with challenges and sometimes change can be misunderstood. We thought it would be helpful to summarize what has changed and what has not for...

Locally Owned and Operated
Date :
September 8, 2025

As we recently announced, John Knox Village East & Meyer Care Center has returned to a self-managed model of operation. In effect, this means that we are one of the only locally owned and operated retirement communities in this area...

Chapter 11 Explained
Date :
August 21, 2025

Many people have heard of Chapter 11, but don’t know exactly what it means. Chapter 11 filings are about the road ahead. A chapter 11 debtor usually proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time...

Assisted Living Reconsidered
Date :
August 3, 2025

Sometimes, people have a misperception of what as to what Assisted Living entails. I think sometimes this is the case even more so at John Knox Village East where we provide different levels of care. Not everyone understands the differences between independent living...

Benefits Of On Site Rehab
Date :
July 30, 2025

It’s long been said doctors don’t decide when you go home from the hospital, insurance companies do. Sometimes that same sentiment is true for post-op rehab stays. Many go straight home because insurance won’t cover the cost...

Timing Is Everything
Date :
July 4, 2025

I used to work for a boss that said if you’re on time, you’re late. I worked for another that said if you can’t be on time, be early. These axioms got me thinking about how applicable they are to senior living. I’ve encountered numerous people...

The Value Of Having An On Site Nurse Navigator
Date :
June 20, 2025

How many times have you or someone you know wound up in the hospital and felt like you were floating on an island, with little or no help to figure out where you go from here and what to do? Hopefully not very often. And, hopefully...

The Benefits Of A Naturally Occurring Support System
Date :
June 3, 2025

Sometimes when we think about retirement communities like John Knox Village East we tend to think about the benefits that are provided by the people that work at the retirement community – housekeeping, meal service, health care...

Happy New Year 2023
Date :
May 30, 2025

With the New Year in full swing, it’s a good time to sit down and make sure your plans are in order. Here are some tips on what to consider as you evaluate your plans...

John Knox Village East’s Management Company Ranked #1 in J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study
Date :
May 4, 2025

Life Care Services Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year...