Episcopal Church Home (ECH) is Louisville’s 2025 Community Choice Award winner for Best Assisted Living/Senior Living and Best Retirement Community, recently announced by The Courier Journal, the region’s largest news media outlet. Building on similar recognitions from previous years, such as Best Nursing Home and Best Senior Living, these awards are especially meaningful because they were determined by the votes and voices of those we are proud to serve—our residents, their families, our dedicated team members, and the wider Louisville community. Their votes reflect a deep sense of trust and appreciation for the compassion, excellence, and commitment of our team members. This recognition is both an honor and a powerful affirmation of the difference we strive to make every day.
As a faith-based senior living continuing care community that welcomes all religions and has more than a century of experience, ECH is known for delivering exceptional care and support through compassionate, professional staff dedicated to the health and well-being of each resident. These honors reflect the community’s long-standing legacy of high-quality senior care and living in the Greater Louisville area.
At Episcopal Church Home, residents are welcomed into a warm and supportive community shaped by compassionate team members, engaged residents, and devoted families. It’s a place where older adults can thrive—and where families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in expert hands. Relationships are at the core of life at ECH, where we strive to treat our residents like family.
Families often share that one of the greatest gifts of moving to Episcopal Church Home is the sense of belonging—not only for residents but for those closest to them. Residents are empowered to age with dignity and purpose, while loved ones become part of a larger community connected by shared experiences and a commitment to one another.
As part of Episcopal Retirement Services, ECH lives out a mission to enrich the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative, and spiritually-based way. The organization believes every older adult deserves the opportunity to live a vibrant and meaningful life. Unlike for-profit communities, the ECH not-for-profit difference allows it to invest back into its residents, rather than delivering profits to private owners or shareholders.
To understand what truly sets Episcopal Church Home apart, one need only listen to the voices of the residents and families who call it home.
With trained staff and a shared commitment to enriching the lives of older adults, ECH has consistently earned the trust of residents and families. This award serves as a testament to the ongoing dedication to compassionate, person-centered care and support.
President and CEO Laura Lamb explains, “This award affirms that ECH is continuing to build a legacy of quality care and support that resonates throughout the greater Louisville community. It’s the strong bonds between our residents, families, team members, and the broader community that make ECH such a wonderful place to live and work. We are truly honored to receive this award from the community as a testament to the lives we’ve touched through our work. I’m incredibly proud to see how ECH is living out our mission to provide the highest level of care to senior adults.”
At ECH, care goes beyond physical health to support emotional well-being and personal fulfillment. By encouraging residents to explore their interests, stay mentally active, and build meaningful connections, ECH enriches lives in every dimension—mind, body, and spirit.
As Vice President of Residential Healthcare Beverly Edwards explained, “Residents and their family members join our community at different stages of life, and when they move into ECH, they don’t have to worry about whether they’ll receive the services they need.”
The peace of mind families get from knowing their loved one is in a community that enriches their life and cares for their needs in a personalized way is often invaluable.
“Our culture of building community, along with a team that prioritizes person-centeredness, allows residents to focus on what truly matters—living life on their own terms with dignity,” shared Beverly.
This award-winning community would not be possible without dedicated team members who live out Episcopal Retirement Services’ mission every day. A high staff-to-resident ratio allows more opportunities for team members and residents to form strong, meaningful connections, developing deeper relationships and providing truly person-centered support.
These awards are a powerful reminder of the lives touched by Episcopal Church Home—and of the importance of looking ahead with hope and purpose.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the team members, residents, families, donors, and community supporters who have all played a vital role in shaping the culture that defines ECH as a place of compassion, connection, and excellence in senior care.
Whether individuals are exploring independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, or short-term rehabilitation, the team at Episcopal Church Home is committed to providing expert, person-centered care across the full continuum of services.
Come see why the Louisville community voted ECH the best! Schedule your complimentary VIP tour today by contacting Elizabeth Pace, at 502.736.8043 or at epace@erslife.org.