The region is experiencing its coldest temperatures yet, which may take a greater toll on seniors. Hazards include falls on wintry surfaces, frostbite and hypothermia. Being informed and taking certain actions can help lessen risks during the colder months. Here are some winter weather tips: Limit time outside, avoid potentially icy areas Let others know …
Givens Communities is excited to announce the HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program awarded $10,318,240 in funding for Givens Webster Village in Jackson County. Funding for this new development of 120 affordable apartment homes for seniors was awarded on Jan. 15. Givens Webster Village was one of only 11 such projects awarded …
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Givens Highland Farms promotes active retirement living and individuality among residents who both support and enjoy each other. See in this video on our Vista Ridge South apartments how the genuine neighborhood approach to living and scenic surroundings are some of our best amenities.
Resilient Recovery NC was created by Jim and Rebekah Artman, of Lake James community, specifically to provide local disaster support following Hurricane Helene, the September storm that claimed 104 lives and caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. The all-volunteer group is making an impact in the community through aid distribution, road and bridge repair, …
Givens Highland Farms starts the New Year with an updated website that features a more user-friendly design, greater accessibility, and easy-access to explore this continuing care retirement community, located in scenic Black Mountain. Go to www.givenshighlandfarms.org and see for yourself. The independent senior living community, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, also begins …
Givens Home First is proud to announce the expansion of its Aging in Place program, now available to serve Western North Carolina counties, including Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Transylvania, Madison, and surrounding areas. This program is dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and comfortable in their homes through professional home safety assessments and tailored …
Choosing a Life Plan Community is an important decision that requires research and thoughtful consideration. Such communities should be able to provide long-term options for residents who can transition from independent living into higher levels of care, including assisted living, skilled nursing care or memory care, all at the same campus. Givens Estates can help …
Givens Highland Farms has been included in America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025, ranking 7th in North Carolina and 46th nationally, clearly in the top echelon of more than 2,000 CCRCs coast-to-coast and 67 statewide. Givens Highland Farms also was 7th in North Carolina for 2024. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with …
Four times a year, we publish a newsletter on a wide variety of campus, retirement and senior living topics, through the achievements of individuals, the collective accomplishments, and recognition of outstanding elements that makes Givens Communities an award-winning, national leader for quality of life. With 2025 drawing near, here’s this year’s final edition, Discovery Winter …
It was an exemplary case of a president making a courtesy call to another president. U.S. President Joe Biden recently spoke by phone with Highland Brewing President Leah Ashburn, along with her husband Brock and her father, Givens Estates resident and Highland Brewing founder Oscar Wong. He thanked them for contributions to the community in …