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HospitalityArizona, United States201-500 Employees
Royal Oaks Lifecare Community operates in the hospitality sector as a non-profit, non-denominational retirement community in Sun City, Arizona. Founded in 1983 by Dr. J. Davis Illingworth and Roe Walker, the organization opened that winter and today sits on a 52-acre campus offering a continuum of housing and care for seniors, including independent living apartments, independent living garden homes, assisted living apartments, and a 125-bed skilled nursing facility. The community emphasizes growth, dignity, choice, independence, and wellness for residents. Serving seniors with varying levels of care needs, Royal Oaks combines residential living with on-site care services. In 2026, the organization announced the appointment of Lauren Lauder as Executive Director, effective April 6, following the retirement of longtime leader Kendra Eberhart after 38 years. The organization is based in Sun City, Arizona, and marked its 40th anniversary in 2023.