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2026 EFA Dining Competition Silver Winner: The Carnegie At Washingtonian Center In Gaithersburg, Maryland

The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center – A Kisco Signature Community is celebrated for three venues that are distinct…

Projects November 2

2026 EFA Dining Competition Gold Winner: Belmont Village San Ramon, California

Belmont Village Senior Living San Ramon creates a seamless connection between dining and outdoor living in California.

Projects November 2

2026 EFA Dining Competition Platinum Winner: LiveWell In Plantsville, Connecticut

LiveWell in Plantsville, Conn., introduces two dining spaces designed to support participation among residents living with dementia.

Projects November 2
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Taste Of Success: Best Practices In Dining Design

The 2026 EFA Dining Competition winners demonstrate strategies focused on supporting resident engagement, fostering choice, and integrating indoor…

Trends November 2

SAGE Introduces Senior Living Design Guides

Amy Cheever of Snow Kreilich Architects discusses two new design guides for the senior living market focused on…

Trends September 2
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EFA Announces 2026 Dining Competition Winners

LiveWell in Plantsville, Conn., submitted by RLPS Architects / RLPS Interiors, took home top honors in the fourth…

News July 21
A cozy café at Medford Leas continuing care retirement community, with a neon sign reading 'Fireside' and customers ordering coffee and food.

Medford Leas Continuing Care Retirement Community In Medford, New Jersey: Photo Tour

The CCRC repositions 32,400 square feet of dining space to create a flexible, choice-driven experience, earning a spot…

Projects June 4

Waltonwood Lead Mine Assisted Living And Memory Care Community In Raleigh, North Carolina: Photo Tour

The 123,000-square-foot urban senior living community prioritizes access to daylight, outdoor spaces, and multiple dining venues to support…

Projects May 26
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Hospitality-inspired Dining Elevates Friendship Village Kalamazoo In Michigan

Laura Kreher of Spellman Brady & Company shares how diverse dining options redefine the resident experience across a…

Projects April 14
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2026 EFA Conference Review: Seven Deadly Sins Of Senior Living Bar Design

RLPS Architects’ Matthew Barley and Liz Haverstick presented the most common—and costly—mistakes in senior living bar design during…

News March 31
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