Insights

UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Announces $28 Million “Live Life with Brio” Campaign at Grand Rapids Kickoff Event UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation, the fundraising arm of Brio Living Services, publicly announced the launch of its Live Life with Brio campaign at a kickoff celebration held last night at the Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. To date,…

Fall Prevention with Brio Living ServicesAs we welcome the changing colors of the leaves and the cooler temperatures of Fall, it’s also a good time to think about ways we can prevent falls, especially among older adults. In fact, September is Fall Prevention Month! Falls are one of the most significant health risks for older…

Brio Living Services Achieves World’s Best Culture CertificationBrio Living Services is proud to announce that it has achieved Drive’s prestigious World’s Best Culture Certification.This certification empowers organizations to benchmark themselves among the very best cultures worldwide, transcending the boundaries of senior living. With the World’s Best Culture Certification, Brio Living Services showcases its commitment to…

Rosie the Riveter Sue Crittenden Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday!Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) resident Sue Ford Allen Crittenden recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with a party at CRC’s Dancey House, surrounded by her many friends and family. She also received a surprise visit from State Senator Sue Shink (14th District) who brought a State of Michigan…

Brio Living Services Celebrates National Wellness MonthAt Brio Living Services, wellness is woven into many facets of daily life. Across our communities, residents and team members have enjoyed a summer filled with activities that encourage movement, engagement, and connection -whether that is through our Balanced Living program or the resources we offer our team members.…

Brio Living Services Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation for 3rd Straight YearBrio Living Services is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2025 list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). This is…

Gary and Bernice Packard: Honoring Deep Roots by Supporting Benevolent Care“You don’t realize what a joy it is that Benevolent Care is available,” said Bernice Packard. “It’s not something you think about when you’re younger. It is a joy to not have that burden and to know you won’t have to move somewhere else.”For Gary…

Steve Smith: Singing the Praises of The Thome Rivertown NeighborhoodIt’s not every day that you meet someone who has gold and platinum records on his wall! But Steve Smith, who lives at The Thome Rivertown Neighborhood in Detroit, is one of those people!Steve started out wanting to be a singer. Although that path wasn’t for…

The Ravines Grand Opening: A Reason to Celebrate!It’s official – The Ravines are now open! Brio Living Services and Porter Hills Village (PHV) recently celebrated two Grand Opening events for this beautiful addition to the PHV campus – a 26-unit apartment building, featuring large floor plans, engaging community space, and of course, those beautiful, wooded…

Denese Brown’s Faith Inspires Her Work at Huron Valley PACEAs Denese Brown, Center Director for Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) in Ypsilanti, explains it, her 35-year social work career has led her to work with people “from the cradle to older adults.” During this time, she has worked in child…

Brio’s Luke Reynolds Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at PACE Day at the CapitolBrio Living Services’ Chief of Home and Community-Based Services, Luke Reynolds recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s PACE Day at the Capitol on June 10. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advance the mission and vision…

Brio Living Services and Partners Celebrate 25 Years of The Pines Senior Apartments in ChelseaBrio Living Services celebrated 25 years of The Pines Senior Apartments in Chelsea at an event on Wednesday, June 25. The Pines is a collaboration between Brio Living Services and general partners, Phil Seybert and Sydney Smith. Brio Living Services is…