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Understanding Senior Living Buy-In vs. Monthly Rent

Blog • December 12, 2025

Deciding where to spend your retirement years is a significant life choice that impacts your comfort, independence and long-term well-being. For

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Burcham Hill’s Management Company stays on top as J.D. Power's most-awarded senior living provider

News • December 09, 2025

LCS ranked #1 in Independent Living, and #1 across all six factors of resident satisfaction for the seventh year in a row. DES MOINES, Iowa. Nov.

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Age Is Just a Number: Signs for Assisted Living

Blog • November 18, 2025

Recognizing the signs for assisted living can help you know when it’s time for a loved one to transition to a supportive community. Modern

senior couple visiting a Burcham Hills and exploring different senior living options in East Lansing, MI.

Understanding Your Senior Living Options

Blog • November 18, 2025

Exploring your next chapter in life involves thoughtful planning, especially when it comes to evaluating senior living options. Seniors have a

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What Is Respite Care?: Support That Empowers Seniors and Caregivers

Blog • September 19, 2025

Caregiving is an act of love—but even the most dedicated caregivers need time to rest, recharge and tend to their own responsibilities. At the

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Burcham Hills Featured on FOX 47 News’ Morning Blend

News • August 06, 2025

Burcham Hills’ Director of Marketing and Sales, Michelle Traill-Crosser, was recently featured on Morning Blend on FOX 47 News. In this segment,

JD Power Award 2024 given to Burcham Hills for customer satisfaction in a senior Living study.

Excellence in Senior Living: Our Community Management Company Recognized for Outstanding Resident Satisfaction

News • November 19, 2024

We're thrilled to share some exciting news that directly impacts the quality of life in our community. Life Care Services, the company that manages

Stacks of Burcham Hills 50th anniversary booklets celebrating five decades of senior living in East Lansing, MI.

Burcham Hills Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Blog, News • May 24, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Burcham Hills Retirement Community commemorated 50 years of service to the community with a festive celebration to

A caring Burcham Hills team member speaks with senior residents during an event partnered with Stunio in East Lansing, MI.

Introducing Burcham Hills' Innovative Partnership with Stunio: Enhancing Resident Services

News • March 17, 2024

Burcham Hills is proud to announce a new collaboration with Stunio, a local tech startup. This groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize

Seniors enjoying outdoor rehabilitation and socialization with caregivers at Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI.

Choosing the Perfect Fit in Senior Living

Blog, Resources for Seniors • February 14, 2024

As your loved one ages, there will come a time when decisions must be made about the best living arrangements for them. Is remaining at home best or

Adventurous senior skydiving, celebrating an active lifestyle supported by Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI and debunking myths.

Debunking Senior Living Myths

Blog • December 14, 2023

There are a lot of myths out there about senior living communities. And if your only experience with a community was from several decades ago, some

senior couple dancing and moving to remain more independent at Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI.

How Moving to a Retirement Community Can Help Seniors Feel More Independent

Blog • November 30, 2023

We don’t fear the unknown; what we fear is losing the known. If you’re like most seniors, you want to retain as much freedom and self-direction

JD Power Award 2023 granted to Burcham Hills for Senior Living Satisfaction

Burcham Hills’s Management Company becomes J.D. Power’s most awarded brand in the history of its Senior Living Satisfaction Study

News • November 21, 2023

Life Care Services ranked #1 in Independent Living, for the fifth year in a row, and added a #1 ranking for Assisted Living/Memory Care in the 2023

seniors eating a healthy salad and other heart healthy food at Burcham Hils in East Lansing, MI.

15 Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors to Enjoy

Blog • October 25, 2023

Healthy eating for seniors is not always top of mind, but it is especially important as we age. That’s because poor diet is a major risk factor

Senior man activating a credit card by phone but also staying careful of scams in Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI.

Senior Scams & How To Protect Your Older Loved Ones

Blog, Resources for Seniors • September 22, 2023

Millions of older adults fall victim to scams each year, losing substantial amounts of money they need for their retirement. In fact,