Lakeview Village Earns National Recognition as a Top Wellness Community for 2025
Lakeview Village is honored to announce it has been recognized with the 2025 International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) NuStep Beacon Award, distinguishing it as one of the Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living communities in North America. This esteemed national recognition affirms Lakeview Village’s long-standing commitment to cultivating a culture of wellness that enriches the lives of both residents and team members. Notably, Lakeview Village is the only senior living community in Kansas or Missouri to achieve this honor for 2025.
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Jackie Halbin, Director of Community Life at Lakeview Village. “Together with our residents, we continually assess and elevate our wellness initiatives through innovative programs in fitness, nutrition, social engagement, and lifelong learning. Our residents are active partners in helping us uphold the high standards that define the Lakeview Village wellness commitment.”
The ICAA NuStep Beacon Award is a joint initiative between the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)—a global leader in shaping the active-aging movement—and NuStep, LLC, a premier manufacturer of recumbent cross trainers widely utilized in healthcare, senior living, and fitness settings.
“The ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards are more than a recognition program—they represent a benchmark for excellence in our field,” said Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. “By spotlighting organizations and leaders who embed wellness into every level of their culture, these awards demonstrate how wellness elevates the entire industry, setting standards that others can aspire to and build upon.”
“We are proud to recognize this year’s winners for their outstanding leadership and commitment to building communities where wellness is a way of life,” added Eric Sklar, CEO of NuStep. “Through their efforts, they are empowering residents to live with vitality and purpose—while inspiring meaningful change across the industry.”
At Lakeview Village, wellness is more than a program—it is a philosophy that shapes daily life. Through collaboration between residents and staff, the community continually creates opportunities for individuals to live with purpose, joy, and balance. This holistic approach recognizes that true wellness encompasses seven dimensions—physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental, and vocational—and that embracing each one enables individuals to lead more fulfilling, meaningful lives.
As the nation’s older adult population grows and individuals increasingly seek communities that support longevity and quality of life, Lakeview Village stands as a beacon of wellness and innovation—a place where healthy living, purpose, and community thrive.
A non-profit organization, Lakeview Village offers carefree independent living in a beautifully landscaped neighborhood setting. Residents enjoy all-inclusive services and amenities, with the added peace of mind of Lifecare. The community also provides a full continuum of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home health, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.
For more information, please contact Lakeview Village at 913-744-2449 or visit lakeviewvillage.org to explore all available living and wellness options.
About NuStep, LLC
NuStep, LLC designs, manufactures, and distributes recumbent cross-trainer exercise equipment that empowers users of all functional abilities to engage in exercise that builds strength, promotes independence, and enhances overall health. From 1998 to 2018, NuStep sponsored the Pinnacle Award, honoring senior communities that transform lives through whole-person wellness programming. Learn more at www.nustep.com.
About the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) leads, connects, and defines the active-aging industry, supporting professionals in creating wellness cultures for adults over 50. The ICAA’s mission is to help older adults live life as fully as possible across all dimensions of wellness. Learn more at www.icaa.cc.
