What Is Glencroft Generations?
Glencroft Generations is a bold step toward a future of senior living that prioritizes shared purpose, diverse community, and real connection. Through a unique partnership with Thrive AZ and Bezos Academy, we’re welcoming:
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Young adults who have aged out of foster care
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A tuition-free preschool offering Montessori-based early education
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Opportunities for our residents to mentor, connect, and grow alongside them
This initiative expands on our identity as a modern CCRC and a not-for-profit organization committed to building community through every stage of life.
Introducing The Generations Court
To support this vision, we’re rebranding Court 8 on our campus as The Generations Court — a dedicated hub for intergenerational housing and early childhood learning.
What’s happening in Generations Court:
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Safe, transitional housing for Thrive AZ’s young adults
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A new Bezos Academy preschool facility
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Resident programming and mentorship opportunities
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New signage, shared outdoor spaces, and gathering zones
“We’re not just creating housing — we’re creating connection.”
Why Intergenerational Living Matters
Intergenerational living isn’t a trend — it’s a proven model for improving well-being, reducing loneliness, and building community trust.
At Glencroft, this means:
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Residents sharing life experience with younger neighbors
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Preschoolers brightening the days of our independent and assisted living wings
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Purposeful engagement that reinforces ZoeLife’s wellness pillars: intellectual, social, purposeful, and emotional health
This aligns with national movements redefining aging in place, community-based aging, and multigenerational wellness.
Real Benefits for Everyone
| Group | Benefits Gained |
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| Residents | Increased purpose, social interaction, joy |
| Foster Youth | Mentorship, housing stability, emotional support |
| Families | Access to free, quality preschool and role models on campus |
| Campus | A more vibrant, connected, and modern retirement community |
FAQ: Glencroft Generations
A new intergenerational program that integrates foster youth and preschool children into Glencroft’s senior campus to promote shared purpose and connection.
They are individuals supported by Thrive AZ — a nonprofit that helps youth aging out of foster care build stable, independent futures.
Bezos Academy provides tuition-free, high-quality preschools for underserved families. One is being built on Glencroft’s campus.
It’s the newly renamed section of Glencroft previously called Court 8 — now reimagined as a space for multigenerational living and learning.
It offers meaningful engagement, reduces isolation, and increases joy by giving residents a new way to share wisdom and feel needed.
Not at all. We remain a full continuum CCRC with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on-site.
Glencroft Generations isn’t just about new residents or a new preschool. It’s about living better, together — building a future where aging is active, joyful, and connected across every generation.
Because at Glencroft, aging doesn’t mean stepping back. It means stepping into community.