American Senior Communities (ASC), Indiana’s largest senior living and healthcare provider, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for exceptional performance across multiple categories in its 2026 Best Senior Living ratings.

Growing older means it can be difficult to maintain your independence. American Senior Communities’ senior lifestyle specialist, Jessie Friskney , tells Patty how ASC is highlighting changes in senior living. Lots of good things happening for seniors!

Becoming older these days looks very different than in the past. Today, seniors are more active, engaged, curious, and deeply invested in living life their way. Whether living completely independently or with a little support, older adults are giving the term “aging well” new definition.

American Senior Communities (ASC), the largest senior healthcare provider in Indiana, has been recognized as one of the top-performing nursing home chains in the nation. With 102 senior living communities across Indiana, including 91 skilled nursing care communities, ASC continues to demonstrate excellence in quality care while maintaining its focus as an Indiana-only based provider.

Aging is a complex, often contradictory process filled with inevitable changes, but they often come with humorous benefits. American Senior Communities shares these observations.

What's on your travel bucket list? For Sherri Davies, it was an animal adventure! Sherri Davies, the vice president of sales, marketing, and public relations of American Senior Communities, recently returned from a trip to Barbados where she visited the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. The vacation marked the first time Davies and her husband traveled alone together in nine years. A lifelong animal lover who grew up on a farm, Davies said she makes an effort to incorporate animal experiences into...

Research shows that as you grow older, living a purposeful, productive life is key to staying mentally and physically fit. Many people, however, aren’t quite sure how to do that and report feeling lost or without direction once they retire. This is a normal thought-pattern, but there are many ways to stay on a path of productivity and direction. If you need help figuring out how to create more meaningful days after retiring, here are some suggestions to consider:

As we grow older, many of us begin to weigh the pros and cons of continuing to drive. We wonder and worry about how safe we really are behind the wheel of a car. But for active seniors, driving is more than just transportation—it’s a symbol of freedom and independence. It can also be a gateway to staying socially connected, an important factor in healthy aging.

Recent graduates of Opportunities to Nursing Excellence. Photo: American Senior Communities American Senior Communities (ASC) and  Health...

FaceTime with your loved ones to stay connected. Taking on the role of caregiver for a spouse or aging parent can be both rewarding and...

It's a collaboration that helps those seniors in need and their families as well. Tina McIntosh, of Joy’s House, and Sherri Davies, with...

In an effort to serve caregivers in the Indianapolis community, the team at American Senior Communities (ASC) has partnered with Joy’s...

Time marches on, and sometimes that means changing your living quarters to help make life easier. American Senior Communities has a...

As a leading provider of health care and senior living across Indiana, American Senior Communities (ASC) is also one of the state’s top...

Volunteering can make all the difference in the life of someone who benefits from the care, but it can also make a difference in the...

Social media can be a great way for families to keep in touch, no matter where they live or what their ages. Facebook, Instagram and...

Having friends and family to spend time with is increasingly important as we grow older. The connection is good for mental, physical and...

Families of seniors often begin the search for assisted living at the start of the new year. A visit to an older loved one’s home may...

It was a Chef Showdown! Recently Patty had the opportunity to cover, and even judge, a fantastic food event for American Senior...

She's got some sage advice and shows off her skills, too. Patty profiles Thelma Frame, a 103-year-old artist who lives at Zionsville...