Landis Communities

02/18/2026

Congratulations to Teffie! Thanks for all you are doing to help us serve clients, residents and their families so well.

We are excited to announce the Dementia Friends Champion of the month, Teffie Landmann! Thank you for your commitment to spreading the Five Key Messages!

Learn more about Teffie below!

Q: Where do you live in PA and what do you do for work?
A: I live in Lancaster County, PA, and work at Landis Communities as the Director of Dementia-Friendly Experience. My role includes leading dementia education, supporting culture change, and building partnerships that strengthen dementia-friendly practices across our campus and the wider community. I spend much of my time teaching, coaching, and learning alongside others.

Q: Why did you decide to become a Dementia Friends Champion?
A: I decided to become a Dementia Friends Champion because of the people I meet every day individuals living with dementia, care partners, and neighbors who want to do the right thing but don’t always know how. This program offers a simple, accessible way to build understanding and empathy. I wanted to be part of that movement.

Q: What is your favorite part of being a Champion?
A: My favorite part is watching people’s perspectives shift. When someone moves from uncertainty or fear to confidence and curiosity, it’s powerful. Those small mindset changes ripple outward into more inclusive communities.

Q: What do you wish more people knew about dementia?
A: I wish more people knew that dementia does not erase a person’s identity, value, or ability to connect. Even as the brain changes, relationships, emotions, and meaning remain. How we respond matters more than getting things “right.”

Q: What are two fun facts about you?
A: I feel most grounded when I’m teaching about dementia or walking on the beach both help me slow down and reconnect. I love turning complex topics into language people can understand and feel. And I’m always up for a good cup of coffee paired with a thoughtful conversation.

02/16/2026

What a spectacular way to share!

In the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, Jess Kistler, Director of Life Enrichment for Personal Care & Healthcare, organized the creation and collection o Valentine's for residents. She shares "We stopped counting Valentines when we reached 800 — and still had more to go! Valentines were created and donated by Landis Homes residents, Landis Adult Day Services, Cub Scout Pack 44, the Touch-a-Heart campaign from Blue Ridge Cable, as well as from countless team members and other friends. We truly want to say thank you to each and every person who helped create a Valentine! Every resident in Healthcare and Personal Care received at least 8 to 10 Valentines each!" Life Enrichment team members help to distribute the cards to residents.

02/13/2026

We are so glad to be longtime partners with RGS Associates. Their efforts have made all of our locations better. Today, several team members visited RGS to serve as judges in their annual Chili Cook Off. And this is for more than bragging rights, check out the prize!

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day!

01/26/2026

There are so many talented artisans at Landis Homes. These wonderful sculptures are a perfect example.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We reflect on his message of service, justice, and compassion — and recommit ourselves to building community through understanding, respect, and care for one another.
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/01/2026

12/22/2025

This Christmas season, we invite you to pause and reflect through Season of Light, a glimpse into the meaningful moments unfolding across Landis Communities as we prepare for the holidays and watch the lights come alive.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that His coming brought hope, peace, and light into the world.

We hope these stories encourage you and reflect the blessings we share together. From all of us at Landis Communities, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

12/15/2025

This is a perfect example of our guiding value of Stewardship. All of our locations are using forms of greener technology solutions as we strive to be strong stewards of that to which we have been entrusted.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/10/2025

The City of Lancaster, PA does a great job of providing exciting options for the holiday season. Friday, December 12, downtown Lancaster City lights up for Lancaster Shops Late. One of the advantages of living at Landis Place On King or Steeple View Lofts, you would be just a few steps from all the fun.

Many local shops stay open late, the streets are full of holiday cheer, and you can support small businesses. Visitors can browse unique gifts, enjoy treats, and maybe even get free goodies at participating shops. More information is available at

Lancaster Shops Late December 12, 2025 Lancaster comes alive with festive enchantment during Lancaster Shops Late, the eagerly awaited annual holiday shopping extravaganza. As twilight descends, the heart of the […]