Lytton Gardens and Episcopal Homes Foundation Form Affiliation

        PALO ALTO, Calif., and LAFAYETTE, Calif., November 15, 2006 –– Lytton Gardens Senior Communities and Episcopal Homes Foundation today announced an agreement to form an affiliation.  The two organizations provide housing and services throughout the greater Bay Area to senior citizens representing a wide range of economic means, and they offer the full continuum of care – from independent living to nursing care.  The affiliation will complement and extend the shared missions of both organizations in the communities they serve.

        Under the terms of the agreement, Lytton Gardens and Episcopal Homes Foundation will be managed under Episcopal Homes Foundation’s parent company, and the Episcopal Homes Foundation board of directors will maintain oversight of the affiliation.

        “Lytton Gardens Senior Communities enjoys a well-earned reputation for community-based housing and services to seniors, making this a natural partnership as we build for the future,” said Gery Yearout, CEO of Lytton Gardens Senior Communities.  “Our affiliation with a progressive organization such as Episcopal Homes will help ensure a secure future for both Lytton Gardens and its residents, as well as a continued, important role for Lytton Gardens in the Palo Alto community.”

        “The affiliation of Lytton Gardens and Episcopal Homes well-positions each organization to continue its mission to serve current and future generations of older adults,” said Kevin Gerber, president and CEO of Episcopal Homes Foundation.  “Lytton Gardens and Episcopal Homes share common missions, values and philosophies in their approach to senior living and care, and this partnership will create expanded services and ensure long-term financial stability for both organizations.”

        Lytton Gardens and Episcopal Homes Foundation are each a nondenominational and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. 

About Lytton Gardens

Lytton Gardens is an integral member of the Palo Alto community, established in 1970 to serve older adults in the area.  Lytton Gardens has been supported by the community with many local leaders serving on its Board over the years.  Lytton Gardens operates facilities in downtown Palo Alto serving 380 seniors living independently and assisted living facilities serving 52 residents and with a 145-person capacity in the skilled nursing facility.  More information about Lytton Gardens can be found at www.lyttongardens.org.

About Episcopal Homes Foundation

Episcopal Homes Foundation, established in 1965, serves more than 1500 residents, with community outreach programs serving an additional 1500 elderly through a variety of innovative, community-based programs.   Episcopal Homes Foundation owns and operates senior communities providing the continuum of care in five fully accredited Life Care Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove; St. Paul’s Towers in Oakland; Los Gatos Meadows in Los Gatos; Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa; and San Francisco Towers in San Francisco.  In addition, Episcopal Homes Foundation operates two affordable senior housing communities with another under construction in Santa Rosa: Oak Center Towers in Oakland; Presidio Gates Apartments in San Francisco; and Jennings court in Santa Rosa (under construction).  For more information about Episcopal Homes Foundation, visit www.ehf.org.

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