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Always Here. Always Prepared.

February 3rd 2022

There is no denying the immense challenges and changes that have come in the past year with the rise of a global pandemic. COVID-19 has forever changed the landscape of senior living as well. As a premier senior living provider, we put the health and safety of our residents and associates first. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we proactively implemented additional protocols and precautionary measures for the protection of our residents and associates. Those include but are not limited to the following:

We are adhering to the guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state health departments.
We have partnered with Dr. Kevin W. O’Neil, MD, FACP, CMD as our Medical Advisor as an additional measure of support and guidance.
We have partnered with Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA as an additional resource to educate and support our associates related to COVID-19 and the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are reinforcing infection control processes and emergency preparedness plans already in effect.
We have enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols related to COVID-19.
We are ensuring our residents remain connected virtually with their loved ones and empowering in-person visits as permitted by state and local health departments.
We are postponing or adjusting large group functions while preserving connections and engagement.

We are modifying or adjusting dining service as appropriate.
We are regularly monitoring the health of our residents and associates.
We are encouraging and supporting our associates to remain home when any symptoms are experienced.
We are maintaining regular communication with residents, families, and associates, including ongoing education and resources.
We have partnered with Clinical Reference Laboratory to offer rapid result, saliva-based COVID-19 tests for future residents.
We have proactively ensured our senior living communities are prepared with partnerships in place to provide the COVID-19 vaccine and subsequent booster shots, on site for our residents and associates. While each state retains discretion for distribution, we are pleased with the prioritization of senior living as a protective measure for all of those we have the honor to serve.
As Good Neighbors in our communities, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you and expound on the benefits of our senior living environment. Each of our Grace Management, Inc. communities remains committed to creating exceptional senior living experiences by bringing care and compassion to every relationship.

For additional information and the latest COVID-19 updates, we encourage you to visit the CDC Website.

It’s not like home. It is home.™

January 24th 2022

Home may be a place, but it’s also a feeling, a way of life and something we take seriously.

It’s our honor and privilege to serve our residents and be part of their journey in finding their new home at one of our senior living communities.

Our unique approach to senior living is in how we honor each individual who calls our communities’ home.

We strive to honor the uniqueness of every single resident. Every single resident has had a lifetime of moments that has brought them to their new home. Home is truly where the heart is and where you feel connected and know you belong.

When future residents and their loved ones are searching for the right senior living community that fulfills their preferences and needs, we are with them in each step of the way. And, if our community is not the right fit, we are still here to support them in whatever way they would like.

We know it is not easy to open that next chapter in life and feel like you are leaving behind all you know, but we take the time and grace to get to know each individual and know there is something unique to them and their desires. We ensure our communities provide what they are looking for, with the comforts of home and convenience of a place that is not just like home. It is home.

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Our Mission is PEOPLE

January 14th 2022

Our mission at Grace Management, Inc. is and has always been about people. They are at the core of what we do and why we do what we do each and every day. We are fortunate to have many associates who have been with Grace Management for decades, including our Senior Vice President of Administration Jody Boedigheimer who has been with the company since its inception in 1984.

Jody recalls clearly how the PEOPLE mission and Living Gracefully philosophy came about organically from discussions with senior leaders in the company at the time. They decided since the people who live and work at our communities were the heart of Grace Management. They came up with the PEOPLE acronym and the idea of Living Gracefully. The PEOPLE acronym stands for:

Pleasant

Environments

Offering

Positive

Life

Experiences

Grace Management, Inc. was founded in 1984 by Eugene W. (Gene) and Mari Jo Grace. Gene and Mari Jo were consulting on the food service program of a senior housing development in Houston, Texas prior to formally creating Grace Management, Inc. The consulting job soon became a contract for full management services for two new communities to be built in Houston, Jody recalled.

In late 1987 Gene & Mari Jo were introduced to the owner of several communities in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Denver, Colorado, that blossomed into a management deal for five communities. As part of this, the couple agreed to relocate to Minnesota where today the GMI Home Office remains. Being the adventurous type, the two launched a nationwide company that became Grace Management.

Jody continued, that in the beginning and for years to come the company operated as a third-party fee manager, developing an impeccable reputation as a premiere turnaround specialist. As this developed, it usually meant the company averaged 25-30 communities’ management contracts at any given time. The longest management contract was 21 years. But it also meant that Grace Management has been involved in more than 200 communities across the U.S. making it a company with extensive expertise in the senior housing management sector and having an invaluable place in the senior living industry.

In 2014, Gene and Mari Jo sold the company to CPF Living, a subsidiary of Chicago Pacific Founders, a Chicago and San Francisco-based healthcare private equity investment firm. The fund is targets investments in healthcare verticals including senior living and innovative healthcare service-based platforms. Today, Grace Management, Inc. manages more than 65 communities.

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What is Living Gracefully?

January 5th 2022

Every step in our journey has led us where we are today.

Just like anyone else – we grow, we learn, we change.

Since 1984, Grace Management, Inc. has been through many changes.

One thing, however, has remained and continues to be part of who we are and how we approach senior living.

We embrace the philosophy of Living Gracefully. This fundamental philosophy branches out into everything we are and everything we do.

But what does Living Gracefully mean?

To us, that means fully committing to our mission of setting the highest standards for all our senior living communities that we manage across the United States.

Our goal is to ensure residents live and age gracefully, experiencing an environment that supports and inspires each individual as they continue creating life’s moments with us. Living Gracefully is not a “program,” but rather the embodiment of the quality of life we provide our residents every day.

The quality of life our residents enjoy is at the core of our mission. Research shows that activity, both physical and mental, can provide a healthier standard of living. Our goal is to create a whole person wellness experience to best support and serve our residents.

Our Living Gracefully philosophy supports our whole person wellness approach in all we do. Our residents enjoy fitness programming, nutritious, chef-prepared meals and snacks, and purposeful events fueled by making connections with each other.

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Holidays Are For Home

December 21st 2021

It is the most wonderful time of year to be spending time together in our communities, our home. And with the holiday season upon us, we know that home is more important than ever.

Feeling at home is something we cherish and support in everything we do at our communities. Whether you do so in-person or virtually, we welcome you to join our communities as we partake in the beauty and wonder of this holiday season together.

Home is truly where your heart is, where you feel connected, and know you belong. With joy in our hearts, we are grateful to provide all the opportunity to see senior living at its finest!

It is during this time of year you will see many come together to truly treasure the gift of giving to others as well. Our communities are no different. We often provide many opportunities for reaching out to the greater community area to help, donate, and support local causes and community groups that spread good cheer.

This is also a time in which our life enrichment teams are busier than ever. The calendar is full of seasonal events and activities sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. Our engaging, fun, and healthy lifestyle provides so many opportunities to connect and share holiday favorites with friends and loved ones. Whether we’re enjoying a meal in one of our comforting dining rooms or ready to relax, we find time to enjoy each other in true luxury and style.

We wish you a very happy holidays and an amazing New Year! We look forward to 2022 and appreciate all who have supported us in 2021. Please join us in celebrating at one of our communities this holiday season! Thank you!