Last fall Ralph, age 104, and Dorothy Kohler, age 103, celebrated their 86th wedding anniversary, continuing strong as the “Longest Married Couple in America.” Ralph said the secret to a long marriage is simple. Togetherness. Like most couples, Ralph and Dorothy had individual interests that the other did not initially share. But instead of letting…
There can be a beauty to the perfect winter day, witnessing the snow perfectly stacked on tree branches and having a reason to break out the cocoa mugs. But the shorter days and limits on outdoor activities may also leave older adults in particular more vulnerable to the winter blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal…
At Cogir Senior Living, the health of our residents and staff is our highest priority. Our safety protocols are designed with that in mind. Although we have implemented enhanced measures in accordance with the CDC and local protocols at this time, we are eager to find ways to connect you with our community and your…
As reported by Senior Housing News: David Eskenazy, former president of Merrill Gardens, has been named CEO of Cogir USA, effective immediately. Eskenazy takes on this role as Cogir USA expands, having recently added five buildings formerly operated by Sunrise Senior Living, with further management agreements and development plans in the works. After departing Merrill Gardens…
Benoit Levesque is always ready to run, especially after what can best make a difference in the lives of others. Ben serves as Senior Regional Director for COGIR Management USA. He joined the COGIR family in 2016, eventually relocating from Canada to California in 2019. When asked what drew him to the company Ben cites…
Arthur Ashe once said that “true heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but to serve others at whatever cost.” Beloved Cogir resident Earl Van Valkenberg spent more than 37 years in the military, mostly behind the scenes, always in service to others. But…
Cogir on Napa Road is a 95-door assisted living and memory care community fully dedicated to helping active assisted living seniors and residents with early dementia diagnosis live the Cogir Difference. The community is comprised of 75 assisted living apartment homes with another 24 apartments in a unique open campus memory care. Cogir on Napa…
Cogir is delighted to announce the addition of four new retirement homes on the U.S. West Coast to the 12 already being managed by Cogir Management USA. That is right! Cogir of San Rafael, a 59-door memory care community is fully dedicated to helping cognitively challenged seniors, joined the group on July 15. Five…
The health and safety of our residents, staff and visitors remain top priority and Cogir Senior Living communities see much brighter days ahead. For Cogir Senior Living Communities in California California will keep existing mask guidance in place until June 15 when it aims to fully reopen the economy. After that, the state plans to…
As of April 5, 2021, Cogir Senior Living as a portfolio is up to a 93% resident vaccination rate. See the percentage of vaccinated residents in each community below. Nine of our twelve communities currently have over 90% of their residents vaccinated. Cogir of Rohnert Park: 96% Cogir of Sonoma: 96% Cogir of Vallejo: 95%…