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Sunnyside Communities

A Conversation on Leadership

President and CEO of Sunnyside Communities, Josh Lyons, was recently featured on the LeadingAge Virginia Voices in...

Honoring Lynda McMillen: Recipient of the Sandra S Neff Award

Sunnyside Communities is delighted to share that Lynda McMillen,...

Ten Things We’re Thankful For at Sunnyside Communities

As the holidays approach and the year winds down, gratitude feels especially meaningful across Sunnyside, Summit...

Sunnyside Communities Chaplains Complete POLST Certification

At Sunnyside Communities, compassion and person-centered care are at the heart of everything we do. That commitment...

Sunnyside Communities Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

At Sunnyside Communities, we have always believed that a thriving community begins with a thriving team. That belief...

Sunnyside Communities Named Among Virginia’s Best Retirement Communities

Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce that two of our campuses have been recognized among Virginia Living’s Best...

Healing and Strength: Therapy Options Across Sunnyside Communities

At Sunnyside Communities, wellness is more than a philosophy—it’s a way of life. With therapy services designed to...

Therapy Services at Sunnyside Communities

September 15–21 is National Rehab Awareness Week—a time to celebrate the...

Sunnyside Featured in Senior Housing News

Sunnyside Communities was recently featured in Senior Housing News in an article highlighting a bold vision for the...

Sunnyside Communities President & CEO Josh Lyons Appointed to LeadingAge Virginia Board of Directors

Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that President and CEO Josh Lyons has been elected to the Board of Directors...

Sunnyside Communities Congratulates Barb Frye on Earning NHA Licensure

Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that Barb Frye, Director of Clinical Integration, has officially passed the...

Sunnyside Communities Hosts Leadership Retreat to Launch New Strategic Vision

Leadership and team members from across...

The Dignity of Feeling Well Again

At Sunnyside Communities, where mornings begin with the soft shuffle of residents heading toward familiar routines, a...

The Tree That Remembers

Residents at Sunnyside in Harrisonburg gathered on...

A Quilter’s Quiet Devotion at Sunnyside

The afternoon light filtered through the...

Sunnyside’s Outpatient Rehab Services Spotlighted on Rocktown Now

We’re so excited to see Sunnyside Retirement Community highlighted on the Rocktown Now podcast, where our own Rick...

Sunnyside’s Annie Shaffer Featured on Rocktown Now Podcast

We’re so proud to see Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, featured on the Rocktown Now...

Duets and Travel Partnerships: Sisters and Siblings in Senior Adulthood

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be...

Sunnyside’s Tiffany Marcum Featured on Evidence in Motion Blog

Sunnyside is proud to announce that Tiffany Marcum, OTR/L, one of our dedicated occupational therapists, was recently...

A Rockin’ Christmas at Sunnyside

For more than two decades, the spirit of Christmas has come to life at Sunnyside through a special project that blends...

Art Gala Showcases Creativity and Community at Sunnyside

The Sunnyside Art Gala once again filled...

Sunnyside Named Among North America’s Top 25 ‘Best in Wellness’ by ICAA NuStep

Sunnyside Retirement Community has been named one of North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living...

Sunnyside Assisted Living Hosts Joint Event with VMRC Residents

Sunnyside Retirement Community’s Assisted Living residents...

Sunnyside’s Annie Shaffer Named One of North America’s Top 5 Wellness Directors

Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, has been named one of North America’s Top 5...

Summit Square Delivers Its Largest Food Drive Yet

Summit Square recently wrapped up its largest food drive yet and...

Summit Square Staff Partners with VPAS to Support Innovative Dementia Care Pilot Program

Summit Square is proud to partner with the Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) on a groundbreaking initiative to...

A Staycation at Summit Square – The Boutique Experience

Sometimes you just need a few days to pause, to breathe, and to imagine what life could look like in a place that...

A Celebration Made Possible Through Compassion and Teamwork

At Summit Square, every day is an opportunity to make a difference — to bring joy, comfort, and connection to those we...

The Company of Cats: Pam’s Story

You can smell Pam Freed’s apartment at Summit Square...

A Career That Cares Back: Healthcare Opportunities at Summit Square

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in healthcare, there’s no better place to start—or grow—than Summit...

Finding Her Place: Mary Kay Vanhooser

When you sit with Mary Kay Vanhooser, you get the sense she has lived several lifetimes in one. The conversation...

Summit Square Celebrates Meg Haislip at 100

In August, Summit Square marked a remarkable milestone: Margaret “Meg” Haislip, one of the community’s most cherished...

Anonymous Donation Honors Summit Square Employees

An anonymous donor has made a meaningful contribution to the Employee Emergency Relief Fund at Summit Square in...

A Life in Pieces: Mary Lily Nuckolls at Summit Square

The first time Mary Lily Nuckolls laid eyes on Summit Square, it was the day she moved in. Her husband, Jim, was...

More Than Words: How Florence Coggin Helps Residents Thrive

When you meet Florence Coggin, you can feel her energy for helping people right away. A speech therapist at Summit...

Summit Square Honored with Six Valley Favorites Awards

Summit Square has once again been recognized as a community favorite. The News Virginian recently announced this...

An Evening of Light and Remembrance

King’s Grant gathered this season for a milestone moment of remembrance, hosting its 30th annual Lights of Love...

A New Way to Ride at King’s Grant

King’s Grant has always been a place built for movement. Curving sidewalks trace the landscape. Gentle grades make...

In Her King’s Grant Cottage, One Woman Keeps History Alive

On a quiet afternoon at King’s Grant, resident Mabel...

Tour a Beautiful Apartment at King’s Grant with Brandon Earles

Join Marketing Counselor Brandon Earles for an exclusive tour of a stunning two-bedroom, two-bath apartment here at...

King’s Grant Coat Drive

King’s Grant is once again hosting its annual Coat Drive to support neighbors in need this winter season. A large red...

A Dementia Friendsgiving: Celebrating Community and Connection at King’s Grant

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Franck’s Place at King’s Grant469 King’s Way Road, Martinsville, VA...

Faith, Family, and Finding Home: Dennis and Sylvia Knight’s Story

When Dennis and Sylvia Knight first set foot on the walking paths around King’s Grant’s lake, Dennis looked out across...

A Staycation at King’s Grant – Life by the Blue Ridge

It starts with a few days to slow down, settle in, and picture what life might look like here. We call it a...

Dancing for the Arts: Vote for Margie Price Savedge

King’s Grant is proud to share that Margie Price Savedge, Wellness director at King’s Grant, will represent the...

Toys for Tots Drive at King’s Grant

King’s Grant is proud to partner with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive, continuing a tradition of...

Just the Facts with James: A Fresh Look Inside King’s Grant

We’re proud to introduce the very first edition of “Just the Facts with James!” — a brand-new quarterly update...

Talking About Assisted Living

It usually begins quietly, with a moment no one wants to name. A missed medication. A fall that could have been worse....