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Vi at Bentley Village Residents Offer Inspirational Wisdom

Six of the community's residents were featured in a heartwarming "Story-To-Share," giving nuggets of wisdom, including the benefits of ice cream.

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Vi achieves 2023 Great Place to Work® certification

Vi announced that its 10 communities and corporate headquarters in Chicago have been certified as great workplaces by Great Place to Work®.

Vi at Bentley Village Head Golf Pro Scores Tournament Win

Vi at Bentley Village is pleased to announce that Head Golf Professional, Stan Geer, placed first in the E-Z-GO South Florida Open, Senior Division.

A flag on the Bentley Village golf course.

Resident sinks two-holes-in-one on the Bentley Village golf course

A Vi at Bentley Village resident recently made two holes-in-one during a single outing on the community’s beautiful par-3 golf 18-hole course.

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$92 Million Community Redevelopment Announced

Vi at Bentley Village has announced plans for a $92 million redevelopment project. The project, which is expected to commence in summer 2022, is anticipated to be completed in early 2024.

A man uses the golf simulator at Vi at Bentley Village.

Golf simulators boost satisfaction at Vi at Bentley Village

Without a practice range, giving lessons used to be a challenge for Stan Geer, the community’s PGA Head Professional. That all changed when a $55 million expansion in 2019 included the addition of a state-of-the-art golf studio with two simulators.

Beloved community employee reflects on 30 years at Vi at Bentley Village

During his more than 30 years as an employee at Vi at Bentley Village, Federlin Jean, affectionately known as Father Fed, has become a source of wisdom and kindness for those across the community with whom he interacts.

Miniature therapy horses visit Bentley Village's assisted living residents

The assisted living residents at Vi at Bentley Village recently received special visitors: a pair of miniature horses from the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center. Watch the news segment from NBC-2.

The golf course at Vi at Bentley Village

Bentley Village golf-a-thon raises $15,000 for food bank

Vi at Bentley Village residents planned a golf-a-thon intended to raise $10,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. But by the time participants teed off, they had raised nearly $15,000—equivalent to about 60,000 donated meals.

Lakeside Grille at Vi at Bentley Village

A job at Vi at Bentley Village brings one Naples teen closer to her grandparents

For many, COVID-19 meant less time spent with extended family. One Naples teen, however, took a job that bought her closer to grandparents during pandemic: working in a restaurant at Vi at Bentley Village.

5 ways the Lifestyle Department at Vi at Bentley Village is keeping the community spirit thriving during the pandemic

The Lifestyle Department at Vi at Bentley Village has always sought to help residents connect with each other and to discover new passions and hobbies in retirement. However, just like the rest of the world, we had to adapt to a new normal as stay-at-home orders continued across the country. With the help of staff members across all teams, the department jumped into action to find creative ways to bring the sense of community and connection to the residents. Discover just a few of the ways that staff members keep residents engaged and connected while keeping them safely apart.

Vi President and CEO Randy Richardson signs on to CEO Action For Diversity & Inclusion Commitment™

Vi President and CEO Randy Richardson has signed on to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ commitment. Recognizing that change starts at the executive level, Richardson joins over 1,600 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations in leveraging their individual and collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Good to Know newsletter, issue #3

Is life at Vi a little different these days? Indeed it is. Even so, our residents tell us they can’t think of a place they would rather call home. Every day brings new opportunities to grow, experiences to look forward to and countless ways to live well.

Good to know issue #2

In all Vi communities, our dedication to the well-being of our residents remains our priority. Today, even amidst the new normal of the protocols established due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Vi team members are finding creative ways to care for the physical, mental and spiritual health of their communities.

Vi partners with global hotel brands to provide jobs for displaced workers in hospitality industry amid COVID-19 pandemic

Luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community provider among other leading companies teaming up with leading hospitality brands to extend jobs to the industry’s impacted workforce.

Bentley Village residents make it a family affair

At Vi at Bentley Village, many residents have literally known each other all their lives! Meet four sets of sisters making the most of their retirement and enjoying the Bentley Village lifestyle…together.

Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary

Avid bird watcher and Vi at Bentley Village resident, Dr. Ana Jonas, has identified 85 species of birds right here at our community in Naples, and reminds us how important it is to stop and take the time to enjoy life outdoors.

Bentley Village golf pro participates in local golf-a-thon

Bentley Village golf pro Stan Geer plays 200 holes in a golf-a-thon event to fund raise for a local food bank -- and our residents came out to support him.

Vi at Bentley Village receives accolades from Gulfshore Business

Vi at Bentley Village receives accolades for best retirement community

Spotlight on our Executive Director: Penny Smith

Gulfshore Business magazine sits down with our award winning leader, Penny Smith, to discuss her passion for people, relationships and the importance of building a strong team.

Vi wins 2019 ICCA NuStep Beacon Award for "Best in Wellness"

Leading national developer, owner and operator of high-end continuing care retirement communities Vi has won the 2019 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award, honoring the “Top 25 'Best in Wellness' senior living communities in North America.

Senior swingers celebrate life 18 holes at a time

Featured in the Naples Daily News, Vi at Bentley Village’s Swinging Seniors talk about their favorite memories from the links, and why golfing gets even better with age.

Two generations living in same senior communities 'not unusual' in Collier

Meet Doug and Alice Burton. Doug is 71. His mother, Alice Burton, is 96. Doug and Alice are among a handful of two-generation residents in the same retirement community, Vi at Bentley Village, and together they happily enjoy living close to family again.

Employee spotlight: Darlene Bunting, dining room supervisor

This year, Bunting celebrates 30 years with Vi, where she began as a server and host, and eventually became a dining room supervisor in the care center at Bentley Village.

Employee spotlight: Gail Barnes, licensed professional nurse

Gail Barnes is the lead licensed professional nurse (LPN) in the memory-support wing of Vi at Bentley Village’s care center — and in August 2017, she’ll celebrate her 22nd anniversary with Vi.

Employee spotlight: Gwen Hanzalik, line cook

In November 2017, Hanzalik will celebrate her 30th anniversary in the kitchen at Vi at Bentley Village, a career she reflects on fondly and has no intention of giving up any time soon.

East Clubhouse dining: choices offer culinary exploration for residents and guests

While two new dining venues have opened at Vi at Bentley Village’s West Clubhouse, an additional two restaurants are also opening their doors as part of the new East Clubhouse. The casual Seaside restaurant, and the more formal Azure restaurant, will round out the repertoire of culinary options available to residents and their guests.

Revamped West Clubhouse dining offers residents all-day options

As part of Vi at Bentley Village’s $80 million redevelopment project, residents will have four brand-new dining options to choose from. Two of them are already open and available to residents as of May 2016: Cafe Biscotti and Lakeside Grille, both located in the West Clubhouse.

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Vi at Bentley Village residents create scholarship foundation for Vi employees

When Diane Halas and her husband Frank moved into Vi at Bentley Village four years ago, they immediately felt a connection to the employees they interacted with every day. “From the very beginning, it’s been very easy to form a bond with the staff,” Halas said. “There’s a very high level here of consideration and respect.”

Modernized fitness center makes a healthy lifestyle accessible to all

April 25, 2016, was an exciting day at Vi at Bentley Village: the long-awaited, amenity-packed West Clubhouse – a keystone of the community’s ongoing $80 million redevelopment project – opened its doors to residents and guests.

Experience Bentley Village in our new welcome center

In 2013, Vi at Bentley Village announced a $70 million redevelopment project and now, you are invited to experience the new Bentley Village in an innovative way at our new, state-of-the-art welcome center. The newly constructed welcome center uses technology to help visitors experience the even better Bentley Village of the future.