Weather forecasts indicate a likelihood of a high-impact winter storm affecting North Carolina this weekend. The amount and form of precipitation expected is being updated regularly by meteorologists, but the preliminary outlook is for hazardous conditions. Givens Communities has inclement weather preparation in place and urging caution in the days to come. Important safety concerns …
Givens Home First, the Western North Carolina-based licensed home care agency of Givens Communities, has received approval to expand its service area to include Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and surrounding counties. Givens Home First is dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and comfortable at home. Home care services include personal care, companionship, respite support, post-hospitalization …
Each year, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts an annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Resort in west Asheville, bringing together and inspiring more than 1,000 attendees. Givens Communities, a nationally recognized leader in senior living services, once again is a platinum sponsor, with this year’s …
Every December, the Winter Garden lobby at Givens Aldersgate transforms into a glowing forest of angels. Each wooden ornament, carefully hung on the Guardian Angel Tree, carries a name, a dedication in honor or memory of someone cherished. More than decorations, these are lifelines. The Guardian Angel Fund began with a simple idea: No resident …
Givens Communities ends the year with a look back and look ahead with our final 2025 newsletter. Click here to view: GC Discovery Winter 2025 Final 251215 Click here for Spanish language edition: GC Discovery Winter 2025 251217 SPANISH
Newsweek has published its third annual rankings of continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and Givens Communities can count its campuses among the very best. Givens Estates in Asheville is ranked first in the state and sixth in the nation Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain is sixth in the state and 44th in the nation …
Givens Philanthropy recently stepped in to support residents at Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville and Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville, who have been experiencing uncertainty with their SNAP benefits – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that helps low-income individuals and families afford groceries. Through the Resident Assistance Ministry Fund, Givens Philanthropy provided Publix gift cards …
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our CEO Kevin Schwab and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, reflect on community, gratitude and provide information about how we help provide senior support during the holidays. Thank you for being part of Givens Communities. We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful …
Givens Communities announces the launch of the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a major new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness. Leading this important effort across all Givens Communities will be Taryn Tindall, who joins us as the director of this new program. Together, this program and role represent Givens’ step toward becoming a …
Givens Aldersgate has been recognized by the Charlotte Observer in its “Best of 2025” awards, earning top honors across multiple categories. Achieving the recognition reflects the dedication of the Givens Aldersgate team, the vibrancy of residents and the strength of mission to create community and empower lives. The senior living community also had been voted …