Our Company
Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living.
Founded in 1987, Vi first offered rental senior housing under the name Classic Residence by Hyatt. These communities were designed to translate the Hyatt brand’s renowned luxury and hospitality to the retirement world.
Vi acquired its first Continuing Care Retirement Community — Bentley Village in Naples, Florida — in 1992, beginning our trajectory into what we are today: a portfolio of luxury Life Plan Communities offering a retirement lifestyle that integrates holistic well-being, social independence, and access to a continuum of care — all onsite.
In 2010, Classic Residence officially rebranded as Vi (pronounced “vee”), derived from “vita,” the Latin word for “life.” Since then, Vi has grown to 10 vibrant communities across the United States, and today more than 5,000 seniors proudly call Vi home.
In May 2026, Vi became part of LCS, bringing together two of industry’s most renowned and respected senior living brands. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, and established in 1971, LCS is a leading owner and operator of Life Plan (CCRC) and Rental (independent living, assisted living, memory care) senior living communities with a focus on creating vibrant and engaging environments for residents. With the addition of Vi, LCS owns and/or manages more than 140 senior living communities across 25 states.
Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help our residents live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care.
Today, we support more than 3,000 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.
Our Values
We are unified by our guiding principles of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence.
As leaders in our industry, we also recognize the opportunity and responsibility we have to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our ambition is to drive measurable, actionable, and meaningful change in these areas by being strategic in our work.
We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are essential keys to our success, making us a strong and effective organization for our residents and employees alike.
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