Givens Highland Farms Certified as a Wildlife-Friendly Community
Givens Highland Farms has been recognized as a wildlife-friendly community by the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program. To receive this designation, community leaders commit to building collaborative relationships with residents, educators, youth, city officials, families and more to educate them about and engage them in the creation of native plant habitat for people […]
Aging Services Partnerships Work With Givens Highland Farms Support
Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, along with other Givens Communities campuses in Buncombe County, continues to strengthen partnerships and develop collaborations that help ensure older adults can remain safe, healthy and engaged. Through thought leadership, cooperation and shared commitment, local organizations are working together to improve services, expand resources and support aging. Age-Friendly Buncombe […]
Summer Heat Wave Brings Health Advisory
Record-breaking heat is gripping much of the United States and Buncombe County issued a heat health alert in advance of what’s likely to be a scorcher Fourth of July week in the Black Mountain area, as temperatures hit the mid-90s. Older adults are especially vulnerable to extreme heat because their bodies struggle to regulate temperature, […]
Givens Communities Longevity and Brain Health Program Offers Classes Through Partnership
Through an initiative of Givens Communities Longevity and Brain Health Program and a partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging of Novato, California, will provide residents with access to monthly, facilitated master classes in the Longevity Inspired Vitality Education Program. The classes will translate the latest research into clear, actionable guidance focused on brain health, […]
Givens Communities Named A Senior Care’s Best Places to Work
Givens Communities has been selected as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 by Activated Insights, an industry leader in senior care, healthcare, and human services surveys. The award was earned by meeting rigorous benchmarks, supported by objective third-party data, and setting exemplary standards. Activated Insights utilizes third-party survey data to assess, certify […]
Groundbreaking Brain Health Studio Now Available at Givens Highland Farms
Givens Highland Farms recently opened a new Brain Health Studio, an innovative space designed to support cognitive fitness, physical coordination, and overall well-being for older adults. It’s exciting milestone for the community and for Taryn Tindall, Longevity & Brain Health Director at Givens Communities, who spearheaded the initiative as its first official pilot program. Residents explored […]
Givens Communities Presents Chamber’s First Black Business Alliance Award
In a milestone moment for Asheville’s business community, Givens Communities proudly sponsored the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Black Business Alliance Award, underscoring a shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and inclusive economic growth across Western North Carolina. The award was presented on stage by Kevin Schwab, CEO of Givens Communities alongside Ava Smith, Chamber Board member and leader at Flat Fee […]
A 105th Birthday Party At Givens Highland Farms With Family, Friends and WLOS-TV Viewers
Ruby Begley celebrated her 105th birthday with family and friends at Givens Highland Farms and WLOS News was there to capture the moment. Begley said her approach to life has helped carry her through more than a century. “I just think that I have tried to live a good life and be kind to everybody. […]
Asheville Symphony Announces Givens Communities as First-Ever Title Sponsor of Masterworks Series
The Asheville Symphony is proud to announce Givens Communities as the first-ever title sponsor of its Masterworks concert series. Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, the series will officially be known as The Givens Communities Masterworks Series. The historic partnership marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two organizations and represents a major investment […]
Photography Club Encourages Creativity, Fun
At Givens Highland Farms, a shared love of photography brings residents together in a meaningful way. Twice each month, on the first and third Monday at 1 p.m., members of the GHf64 Photo Club gather to share images, stories, and connection. The group is led by David Hearne, a Givens Highland Farms resident with a […]