News & Awards

AUSTIN, Texas, November 01, 2022  – The annual MarCom Awards competition has once again presented Westminster senior living community with the Platinum Award among 6,000 entries for the community’s “Five Decades of Excellence and We’re Just Getting Started” annual report magazine.  This magazine has become a tradition for Westminster for over a decade, introducing readers…

Ruth Sunil is Director of Community Life Services at Westminster, where she has worked for 13 years, and oversees resident programming for the senior community’s Independent Living side. Sunil earns accolades for her keen understanding of each resident’s personal needs, interests, viewpoints, and tastes, and meets monthly with the Activities Committee to get feedback and…

AUSTIN, TX – May 10, 2022 – Westminster has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Senior Living Community. Westminster is one of the senior living communities recognized by U.S. News that earned “Best” status by achieving the highest possible rating for both Independent Living and Assisted Living. U.S. News…

Cardio exercise is your heart’s best friend! It makes your heart stronger, your blood vessels more supple, and lowers your cholesterol. It develops the endurance you need to engage in various activities without excessive breathlessness. To get these benefits, engage in movements that use the large muscle groups of the body, and continue the activity…

When you don’t have to worry about being close to work or where you kids will go to school, you suddenly have the freedom to live where you want. If you’re like most seniors, you’re probably exploring ways to trade in the responsibilities of homeownership for the freedom of a maintenance-free retirement community.  Two of…

We often start the year with a sense of optimism ready to make resolutions that involve big changes. How many New Year’s resolutions have you made in your life? How many of those have you successfully kept? Studies show that somewhere between 80-90% of resolutions fail. That’s not encouraging! The good news is science can…

Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors Westminster is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years among independent senior living communities in the J.D. Power 2021 – Senior Living…

The holidays are a time of festivities, but for many people, this time of year can also be a source of stress. Fortunately, Westminster’s Wellness Program offers activities that can help you feel calmer and more joyful. Did you know that regular exercise helps reduce anxiety and depression significantly? Here are our top 5 recommendations…

  Associates Feel Appreciated and Confident in Direction of Workplace November 11, 2021 – AUSTIN, TEXAS – Westminster senior living community, located near the heart of downtown Austin, has been recognized by the Austin American-Statesman for the eighth consecutive year as a 2021 “Top Workplace” of Greater Austin. Anonymously rated by employees, the Top Workplaces…

Starting in October, we are offering four weekly water exercise classes in the pool as part of our wellness program. Exercising in the water is fun, easy on the joints, and effectively improves fitness. Below are some of the special qualities of water that provide wonderful benefits. Buoyancy The buoyancy of the water supports your…