Press & Awards

Good news is worth spreading! That’s why we’re always happy to share when Vi receives an award or recognition.

The Latest

Fore the Win: 90-Year-Old Vi at Bentley Village Resident Sets Golf Record

Defying the odds, a 90-year-old resident-golfer is setting new records on the course. His impressive performance is inspiring younger competitors and showcasing the power of perseverance.

Vi at Bentley Village earns ‘Best of’ recognitions from U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Senior Living ratings

Vi at Bentley Village Opens Expanded and Redeveloped Care Venues

Vi at Bentley Village is pleased to announce that it has completed its large-scale revitalization project to expand and refurbish the community’s Skilled Nursing Facility (Bentley Care Center) and Assisted Living Residences.

Vi achieves 2024 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®.

Operation Backpack: 13 Years of Community Support at Vi at Bentley Village

Thanks to the generosity of our residents, hundreds of SWFL students will head into the new school year well-prepared and supported.

Generations of Families Flourish at Vi at Bentley Village

Our community proudly celebrates our Legacy Residents: families who have chosen to make Vi their home for multiple generations.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.