Passavant Community Named Among Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America by the International Council on Active Aging Posted on October 20, 2025 JoAnn Clarkson, 87, a resident of the Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community, participates in one of the many ASPIRE Wellness classes offered on campus. Lutheran SeniorLife is proud to announce that its Passavant Community has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America in the 2025 Best in Wellness Awards, presented jointly by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). The prestigious Best in Wellness Award — often referred to as the industry’s Beacon Award — honors senior living organizations that foster exceptional cultures of whole-person wellness, empowering older adults to live with purpose, vitality, and independence. “ASPIRE Wellness isn’t about checking boxes — it’s about knowing each resident personally and helping them live life on their own terms,” said Brian Damaska, Director of ASPIRE Wellness at Passavant Community. “When someone discovers they can lift more than they thought, learn something they never tried before, or simply finds joy in a shared moment — that’s real wellness. This award validates the heart our staff, residents and volunteers put into creating those moments every day.” This national recognition places Passavant Community among an elite group of campuses demonstrating measurable excellence in all dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental, and vocational well-being. “This award affirms what our residents and staff already know — that Passavant is not just a place to live, but a place to thrive,” said Laura Roy, Executive Director, Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community. “Wellness isn’t a program here — it’s a way of life, and we are honored to be recognized on a national stage for that commitment.” Residents at Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community in Zelienople take part in a weekly ASPIRE wellness exercise class, designed to keep seniors active, healthy, and engaged. Located in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Passavant Community serves hundreds of residents across independent living, personal care, memory support, and skilled rehabilitation. Its approach to aging well includes ASPIRE Wellness a holistic approach to wellness — empowering residents to stay physically active, intellectually curious, socially connected, and purpose-driven every day. Passavant also offers onsite fitness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, creative arts, spiritual care, intergenerational engagement, and resident-led volunteer initiatives that serve the broader Butler County region. About the Best in Wellness / Beacon Award Launched by ICAA and NuStep, the Best in Wellness Award recognizes senior living communities that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and measurable outcomes in aging successfully. Awardees are selected through a rigorous application and evaluation process based on internal culture, resident engagement, and wellness outcomes.