Front Porch Communities & Services

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Front Porch! Our CEO Sean Kelly shares a special message in honor of this season of gratitude.

11/26/2025

During this week of gratitude, we are reflecting on moments of connection like our time at the LeadingAge Annual Conference. Our team not only connected with partners and colleagues, we also had the incredible opportunity to be part of a Familiar Touch screening and conversation that delved into why the work we do is so important. As we reminisce during this thankful season, we are grateful for opportunities like these to connect with each other, learn and share.

11/26/2025

At Front Porch, we see our impact in many ways—from supporting the incredible team members who are the heart of our mission to extending our work into the wider world.
But the true foundation of it all, its very core, begins at home. It’s the promise of support, connection and vibrant living that we foster within our walls.
This isn't just about the physical buildings. It's about the human connections, the resident-led initiatives and the collective peace of mind that comes from a supportive community.
What makes this so powerful is how our residents themselves champion this spirit. This is exemplified by a new story on our blog about Pat and Linda, two residents at Spring Lake Village. After a life of world travel, they found their "safe harbor" with us and immediately became community leaders.
They also became dedicated donors to the Circle of Friends Resident Assistance Fund. Their reason is simple and profound: to protect their neighbors and strengthen their community.
This is what "Within Our Walls" looks like in action. It’s a community actively and generously caring for its own. This is the strength that builds everything else. Read the full story at https://ow.ly/WZzT50XxQ25.

For Pat Stein and Linda Scott, life has always been an adventure. After both being widowed, they found each other in a birdwatching class in 2009. That shared

11/25/2025

With a mission to support our residents every day, we are remodeling the main kitchen at Casa de Mañana Retirement Community in La Jolla and upgrading capacity with modern cooking technology. To maintain uninterrupted meal service during construction, we deployed a temporary kitchen trailer with the help of ContekPro. A custom ContekPro trailer keeps meals on schedule and lets staff train on the same equipment they’ll use post-renovation. Its compact, production-grade layout reduces steps and keeps service moving. Check out this video and our most recent blog post to learn more about the project: https://ow.ly/Bntj50XxH57.

With a mission to support senior living residents every day, Front Porch is embarking on a full kitchen remodel at its Casa de Mañana community in La Jolla —...

11/22/2025

Congratulations to the Home Match Front Porch team on more great matches in San Francisco. Their hard work is making a difference and creating community-oriented housing solutions in the Bay Area. Learn more at https://frontporch.net/live/home-match/.

We’re celebrating two new matches in —both with the same Home Provider!

Robin, a longtime resident, opened her Outer Richmond apartment to two older adult housemates this month. With years of experience living with people of all ages, Robin was already familiar with home-sharing, and she joined Home Match to take advantage of our screening and matching support.

Our team quickly connected her with two housemates who shared her values and lifestyle. All three discovered they’re regulars at different YMCA locations across the city, and they bonded over staying active and engaged in their community.

Robin’s new matches are already settling in, and we’re grateful to help make connections like these possible. streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects those seeking housing to those with an extra bedroom—or two—or an in-law unit / ADU on their property.

🏡 Give us a call, or get in touch at our website to learn more: homematchfp.org

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services. You can help Home Match continue to expand affordable housing access across the by supporting our mission, here:

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11/19/2025

Six of our communities have been named by Newsweek on the list of "America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025." Congratulations to the teams at Kingsley Manor Retirement Community, Villa Gardens Retirement Community, Sunny View Retirement Community, Carlsbad By The Sea Retirement Community, San Francisco Towers and Claremont Manor Retirement Community. This recognition showcases the commitment, care and hard work that these teams showcase on a daily basis.

For the second consecutive year, Newsweek and global data research firm Statista have partnered to rank America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2025.

11/18/2025

The second episode of the Front Porch Podcast is out now! Anna Hall is joined by Dorothy from Fredericka Manor Retirement Community, who discusses her life, what gives her a sense of purpose and the culture club that she created at her community. Check out the full episode for a conversation about building community and belonging: https://ow.ly/Ebte50XtHwo.
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/JctH50Xtg3M
Spotify: https://ow.ly/hcWp50Xtg3K
YouTube: https://ow.ly/lWGR50Xtg3O

11/14/2025

Our latest edition of the Front Porch Communities Foundation newsletter is out now! The new edition of Community Matters features stories about partnership, residents giving back and how philanthropy builds community. Check out the full edition for these stories and more:
https://ow.ly/NUHA50XrrZK.

11/13/2025

Residents and team members celebrated Veterans Day with heartfelt ceremonies. From musical performances and presentations to salutes and quilts, the day was filled with memorable moments of gratitude. Thank you to all of the service members who are part of our Front Porch community.

11/10/2025

Join the Creative Spark team tomorrow at 2pm PST for "Spark: Creative Aging Gathering." Forge new connections and get inspired while celebrating art and aging. Learn more at https://ow.ly/bAUP50XpEOk.

11/06/2025

This Throwback Thursday, we are reflecting on Halloween celebrations at our communities last week. Residents and team member donned fabulous costumes, enjoyed festive events and tasted lots of delicious treats. We hope you had a safe and festive Halloween this year!

11/05/2025

The Front Porch podcast launches today! Our first episode features an interview with Jean, a resident at Villa Gardens. Jean discusses finding her sense of self at Villa Gardens Retirement Community, filming Familiar Touch, intergenerational connections and more. In this clip, she discusses how Familiar Touch director Sarah Friedland discussed the project in a way that made Jean feel it was a good fit for the community. Check out the episode for the full conversation: https://ow.ly/LIGh50XmSwR.
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/6PsP50XmcSz
Spotify: https://ow.ly/uoAn50XmSvV
YouTube: https://ow.ly/7vrR50XmcSy