Resorts and Retreats Awards 2025 | 23 As the senior population continues to grow, so does the demand for innovative and comprehensive living solutions. Life Plan Communities are emerging as a preferred choice—residential settings designed specifically for older adults that provide independent and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled care services, all within one location. The Forum at Rancho San Antonio is at the forefront of this movement, redefining the standards of senior living through exceptional care, forward-thinking design, and a true sense of community. Recognized in the Resorts and Retreats Awards 2025, we take a closer look at what makes The Forum a model of excellence. Best Senior Living Community 2025 – California open dialogue, a model that fosters transparency, empowerment, and shared purpose. The Forum’s amenities reflect its dedication to holistic well-being. Residents enjoy a putting green and bocce court, an on-site dog park, an outdoor pool, creative arts and woodworking studio, a full-service salon, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a library, and game room perfect for everything from billiards to Mah Jongg. For our foodies we have four amazing dining venues: The Foothill Lounge (café by day, cocktail lounge by night), The Bistro (casual dining), The Terrace (al fresco), and The Ridge (formal). Life at The Forum is designed to engage body, mind, and spirit. A robust activities calendar offers something for everyone: chi gong, yoga, meditation, knitting circles, skill-building workshops, hiking groups, shopping excursions, spiritual gatherings, and resident-led tech committee trips to destinations like Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Residents regularly enjoy experiences once reserved for vacations. Looking ahead, The Forum remains focused on strategic growth and innovation. Recent expansions include 23 new independent living villas and two new dining venues. A newly completed, freestanding, LEED Certified Gold memory care building adds state-of-the-art support for residents with memory loss, while renovations continue across assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation departments. As part of these plans, leadership has discussed continued upgrades and renovations that include a proposed multi-purpose space for independent living residents, designed to enhance programming, expand services, and further enrich community life. Sustainability is central to the community’s vision. Initiatives already include campus-wide solar integration in progress, extensive recycling programs, and the cultivation of native gardens that attract pollinators and reduce water usage. The Forum’s long-term goal is carbon neutrality by 2030. Additionally, The Forum continues to leverage technology to address key challenges in senior living. From fall prevention systems, resident engagement portal to staff efficiency tools tech integration plays a critical role in supporting labor needs, improving safety, and enhancing the overall resident experience. This forward-looking approach ensures the future success of The Forum. These thoughtful investments—in people, property, innovation, and the planet—underscore The Forum’s commitment to being a Life Plan Community of excellence. With a strong vision, empowered residents, and a dedicated leadership team, The Forum is well positioned to continue raising the bar in senior living. It’s this unmatched combination of values, vision, and execution that makes The Forum at Rancho San Antonio the well-deserved winner of California’s Best Senior Living Community 2025. “At The Forum, we believe in empowering our residents through equity ownership, innovation, and purpose-driven care. Our commitment to sustainability, technology, and community means we’re not just preparing for the future—we’re creating it.” — Nancy Kao, Executive Director The Forum at Rancho San Antonio Contact: Nancy Kao, Executive Director Company: The Forum at Rancho San Antonio Website: www.theforum-seniorliving.com estled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, The Forum at Rancho San Antonio is a visionary Life Plan Community that blends active, engaged living with a serene, resort-style setting. With a mission rooted in friendship, health, sustainability, and purpose, The Forum has created a place where residents take pride in ownership and thrive in an environment of natural beauty, meaningful connection, and lifelong growth. The Forum first welcomed residents in September 1991, growing from four pioneers to 163 in just two months. From the very beginning, a spirit of warmth, helpfulness, and camaraderie has shaped the culture of The Forum, inspiring decades of thoughtful development. Key milestones have included the addition of a Health Care Center, a library, and a swimming pool—each designed to enhance the lives of residents. Now in its third decade, The Forum is home to more than 500 residents and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite and rehabilitation in one location. This allows residents to remain in their community as their health needs evolve, ensuring a seamless experience throughout every chapter of aging. What truly sets The Forum apart is its unique equity ownership model, one of the few of its kind in the Bay Area. As a resident-owned, resident-governed community, The Forum allows members to benefit from homeownership advantages such as tax benefits and the ability earn equity and to sell at any time. Residents are empowered to shape their community through board service, committee involvement, and N AIM-Jun25222 The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
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