About
Mission Driven
People Centered
At ClarkLindsey, we believe in cultivating community and inspiring older adults to live their best life. As East Central Illinois’ first non-profit Life Plan Community, our mission is rooted in whole-person wellness and meaningful engagement. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and respected, and where relationships, purpose, and growth define daily life. Guided by our core values—Meaningful Life, Engaged Staff, Inclusive Community, and Excellence—we foster a workplace built on trust and collaboration, and deliver exceptional services in safe, enriching spaces. Our people-centered approach ensures that residents, team members, and partners thrive together, united by a shared vision of dignity, belonging, and lifelong fulfillment.
What we're
all about
Vision Statement: The most trusted Midwest provider of older adult communities and services.
Mission Statement: To cultivate community and inspire older adults to live their best life.
Commitment to inclusion & belonging: At Lindsey Communities, we affirm the dignity of every individual and are committed to fostering an environment where residents, staff, affiliates, and visitors are treated with fairness and respect. We uphold practices that ensure access to opportunities and services without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics, consistent with our organizational values.
Meaningful Life
We promote whole-person wellness by supporting
purpose, autonomy, growth, and relationships that matter – defined by each individual.
Engaged Staff
We foster a workplace rooted in trust, well-being, and collaboration, where team members grow personally and professionally.
Inclusive Community
We cultivate wellness through belonging -welcoming all people, perspectives, and cultures with respect and care.
Excellence
We deliver exceptional service in safe, enriching environments that support the physical, emotional, and social wellness of all we serve.
Our Affiliations
Our partnerships help employees learn, grow, and lead. They bring new ideas and tools that make us stronger and more innovative as an organization.
Novare
A growing consortium of forward-thinking Life Plan Communities that have come together to collaborate, innovate and enhance the world of senior living through shared next practices.
LeadingAge National
An association of nonprofit organization in the aging services field that learn from each other, advocate together and inspire our country to view aging differently.
LeadingAge Illinois
A state affiliate of LeadingAge that works with the national organization to advance policies, promote best practices and conduct research that empowers people to live fully as they age.
SAGECare
SAGECare trains professionals to create inclusive, respectful environments for LGBTQ+ older adults through practical tools and cultural insights.
OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
OLLI offers adults 50+ engaging, university-backed courses and programs that inspire lifelong learning and personal growth.