News
Catch up on the press about Friendship Village through the articles below.
U.S. World News Report
Great things happening at Wellspring Living Health Center!
We are honored to be named a Top Performer for long term care by U.S. News and World Report for Wellspring Living Health Center at Friendship Village!
Interested in learning more about our Village community and the Cedar Valley's Best of the Best Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing Home? Call today 319-486-1680!
Walk In Friendship
Our CEO, Sherry Turner, is leading "Walk in Friendship" tours with community and business professionals to highlight the Lifecare Difference. These tours offer an inside look at our campus and emphasize the value of engaging local officials and professionals in our mission. Welcoming them to experience Friendship Village firsthand is a key step in building strong partnerships and supporting continued growth.
Sherry Turner, New FV CEO
Congratulations, Sherry Turner, named new Friendship Village CEO, October 2024!
Lisa Gates, FV CEO, Retires

Lisa Gates Retires After Years of Leadership and Milestone
After 24 years with Friendship Village, including 10 years as President and CEO, Lisa Gates retires this month from Friendship Village.
The Employee Bridge
We are thrilled to open The Bridge - an employee pantry at Friendship Village. Because “Life Happens” we created The Bridge, a free food and clothing pantry to help our employees who live paycheck-to-paycheck more easily provide for and meet the needs of their families.
Lakeview Landing Open House
We are so excited to open Lakeview Landing as part of our Assisted Living expansion!
We appreciate all who had a role in making this happen!
A great time was had by all at our Open House today- thank you for all the love and support from the community
Call 319-291-1300 for more information about Assisted Living at Friendship Village!
Waterloo Courier Best of the Best 2024
Best of the Best 2024 results are in and we want to send a HUGE thank you to all who voted!
Friendship Village received great honors as the BEST Independent Living Community, Assisted Living Community, and Nursing Home + a Favorite for Retirement Community and 55+ Housing (Landmark Commons - A Friendship Village Community) in the Cedar Valley!