More than two years after forging a strategic alliance, Willow Valley Communities and Acts–Retirement Life Communities are parting ways.
In May 2022, Acts assumed oversight of Willow Valley Living and took four of eight seats on the Willow Valley Communities board. Now, the two organizations have mutually and amicably agreed to end the alliance on or before Dec. 31.
“Willow Valley Communities and the Acts organization came together to forge a remarkable relationship between two of the nation’s most successful and respected senior living operators. The strategic alliance was successful in many ways leveraging the best of both organizations,” Willow Valley Communities Board Chair Jill Gilbert stated. “We are proud of all that has been accomplished and, as independent organizations, will continue to work together in areas of mutual interest. We are excited about the future for both organizations.”
Lancaster, PA-based Willow Valley Communities has been in business since 1984. The provider was recognized by US News and World Report in the Best Continuing Care Retirement Community and Best Senior Living ratings programs for 2023-2024.
Willow Valley Communities currently has three CCRC campuses in Lancaster County, PA. Another, Mosaic by Willow Valley Communities, is set to open in 2027.
Fort Washington, PA-based Acts–Retirement Life Communities is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit operators of CCRCs. Founded in 1971, Acts owns, manages or operates 26 CCRCs in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Acts is the nation’s fourth-largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care organization per the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200, with assets of $2.4 billion and an A– rating from Fitch Ratings. The company’s communities collectively serve more than 10,000 residents.
Among its affiliations, Acts finalized an agreement last fall with Mease Life of Dunedin, FL. Under the affiliation agreement, Mease Life became an Acts affiliate member.
