Bob D’Arcy, a resident at Horizons Care Center in Eckert, Colorado, is 93 years old and he carries with him a lifetime of personal and career milestones – including being the first Guest Relations Host at Disneyland.

At Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) senior living communities, care goes far beyond meeting daily needs; it’s about honoring the lives, experiences, and memories that make each resident who they are. Every person has a story worth talking about, and our teams are committed to helping bring those stories to light in meaningful and inspiring ways. One remarkable example is Bob D’Arcy, a resident at Horizons Care Center in Eckert, Colorado. At 93 years old, Bob carries with him a lifetime of personal and career milestones. Fresh out of the military at just 22, Bob found himself at the…

When our parents, Larry and Mary Ann, were ready to retire and move closer to family, we exploredcontinuing care retirement communities across Florida. After visiting Gulf Coast Village, they knew immediately it was home — so much so that they didn’t feel the need to tour anywhere else. Larry and Mary Ann lived happily in Independent Living for six years, from 2019 to 2025. During that time,they fully embraced the vibrant lifestyle and meaningful friendships that made Gulf Coast Village so special. From the very beginning, the team made the transition seamless. Staff helped with paperwork, movers, and even arranged…

Long before she ever imagined calling The Homestead at Rochester home, spiritual outreach had already become a cherished routine for Sue Johnson. As a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, she began bringing Holy Communion to residents at the senior living community each week—quiet visits filled with gentle conversation, familiar prayers, and the kind of connection that lingers long after. When COVID arrived and businesses could not allow all visitors, Sue persevered. She came faithfully to the front door of The Homestead at Rochester every Sunday, handing communion to staff who would then take it inside for residents. Week after…

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 — The Preserve is proud to announce that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2026 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report for a second consecutive year. The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities in Florida and nationwide. “This acknowledgment speaks to the passion and professionalism our team brings to resident care every day,” said William Boyd, executive director at The Preserve. “We remain committed to helping…

July 10, 2025 Rochester, Minn. —  The Homestead at Rochester, a senior living community operated by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), is proud to announce it has been awarded runner-up honors in the organization’s annual innovative project competition, held this June at the Volunteers of America (VOA) national conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The community’s winning idea focuses on empowering senior living team members through financial wellness training and digital resources. The project earned a $10,000 award to bring this innovative staff development initiative to life. Mike Anderson, executive director at The Homestead at Rochester, adapted the idea from his…

Gulf Coast Village and The Preserve, two senior living communities owned by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only Life Plan Community and Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) announces Sarah Richard, as the new campus Executive Director. Richard is expected to transition into the role in January 2025.

The Homestead at Rochester, a Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) senior living community, recently donated hundreds of outdoor winter clothing items to the local Rochester Salvation Army.

CAPE CORAL, Fla., Sept 5, 2024 – Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only Life Plan Community and Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) announces John Nicolette, PT, as their new Community Based Services Administrator. Nicolette, originally from Oneonta, New York, attended Ithaca College, where he received a B.S. in physical therapy. After practicing for several years, he became a full-time professor of physical therapy in Binghamton, New York. In 1994, Nicolette moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he has been a resident working as a physical therapist in various settings in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida. “I am impressed…