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JKV Recognized Among North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” in Senior Living

International Council of Active Aging Beacon Award Badge

We are thrilled to share some amazing news!

For the fifth year in a row, John Knox Village of Florida has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award!

John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. has been honored with the prestigious 2024 ICAA (International Council of Active Aging) NuStep Beacon Award, cementing its place among North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living communities dedicated to fostering a culture of wellness.

The award, a joint initiative between the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, highlights communities that transcend traditional care models to build a dynamic culture of wellness. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to inspiring and empowering older adults to live life with purpose, vitality, and engagement.

Colin Milner, CEO and founder of the ICAA sees this shift as a defining moment in senior living. “Wellness is no longer just an optional program—it’s a way of life,” Milner says. “Communities that embrace this ethos are improving lives and setting the stage for a new model of senior living, where wellness drives every decision.

For JKV, this award reflects years of dedication to building a wellness-focused environment where residents and team members thrive together. From creating opportunities for physical fitness to fostering emotional, social, and spiritual engagement, the community has embraced wellness as an integrated and holistic pursuit.

By placing wellness at the core of our values and operations, the Beacon Award reaffirms JKV’s commitment to enriching lives, fostering community, and shaping the future of active aging.

Want to learn more about what John Knox Village has to offer? Contact us today to take a tour, or for a no-pressure conversation with one of our Life Plan Consultants.

JKV Once Again Receives Distinguished ‘Best in Wellness’ Awards

John Knox Village of Florida in Pompano Beach is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the 2023 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle and Beacon Awards, solidifying its position among the Top 5 and Top 25 ‘Best in Wellness’ senior living communities in North America. JKV has been recognized annually with these awards since 2019. Once again, the acknowledgments underscore John Knox Village’s commitment to fostering a wellness-centered culture that benefits all residents and staff within the community.

The ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award and Beacon Award are a joint initiative between the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an organization at the forefront of leading, connecting, and defining the active-aging industry, and NuStep, LLC, a prominent manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers widely used in healthcare, senior living, and fitness.

Colin Milner, CEO, and founder of the ICAA, emphasizes the evolving importance of wellness in senior living communities. Milner states, “Wellness has evolved from being a programming option to becoming a way of life. And these communities are setting the pace for the rest of the industry to follow.”

According to Jamisyn Becker, JKV’s Director of Marketing & Innovation, “At John Knox Village, we prioritize programming that embraces wellness as its key focus to nurture physical vitality and maintain a culture of connection. By prioritizing holistic well-being, we cultivate not just healthier bodies but also stronger bonds, fostering a community where every individual thrives.”

As the older adult population continues to grow and individuals seek a better, longer life, the significance of where one chooses to live becomes increasingly essential. John Knox Village inspires the industry, leading the way with its comprehensive wellness culture.

About NuStep, LLC

Visit: https://www.nustep.com/

NuStep, LLC designs, manufactures and distributes recumbent cross-trainer exercise equipment. NuStep products empower users of all functional abilities and fitness levels to engage in exercise that builds strength, enhances independence, and improves health outcomes. NuStep sponsored the Pinnacle and Beacon Awards recognizing senior communities and centers transforming lives through whole-person wellness programming.

About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)

Visit: https://www.icaa.cc/

ICAA leads, connects, and defines the active-aging industry, supporting professionals in developing wellness cultures for adults over 50. The association focuses on active aging, helping older adults live life as fully as possible within all dimensions of wellness.

For more information or questions, contact:

Colin Milner, CEO, ICAA

Toll-free: 1-866-335-9777 (North America); Telephone: 604-734-4466; cell: 604-763-4595