Anniversary celebration returns to Legacy’s first community in South Jordan, with founding partner and CEO Paul Fairholm among those commemorating three decades of service.
SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH / Oct. 14, 2026
Legacy Retirement Communities, a business line of Western States Lodging and Management, will celebrate 30 years of serving seniors and families with a special anniversary event Thursday, Oct. 22, at Legacy Retirement Residence of South Jordan, the community where the Legacy story began in 1996.
Residents, families, associates, community partners and friends of Legacy will gather to recognize three decades of creating loving and meaningful connections and living Legacy’s enduring mission: Serving You Like Family.
The event will include an open house beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. anniversary program and live music. Paul Fairholm, one of the founding partners of Western States Lodging and Management and its current CEO, will be in attendance and available to reflect on Legacy’s beginnings, its growth and the vision that has guided the organization for 30 years.
Members of the media are invited to attend the celebration and interview Legacy leaders, residents and associates.
Where Legacy Began
Legacy Retirement Residence of South Jordan opened its doors in 1996 as the first Legacy senior living community. What began with one community and a commitment to serving older adults with genuine care has grown into Legacy Retirement Communities, serving seniors and families through independent living, assisted living and memory care communities.
Through that growth, Legacy has remained grounded in the belief that senior living is about more than providing a place to live. Its Personal Touch Culture centers on creating loving and meaningful connections with residents, families, associates and the communities it serves.
“Thirty years ago, we set out to create a community where residents would feel like family,” said Paul Fairholm, CEO of Western States Lodging and Management and one of the company’s founding partners. “So much has changed over the past three decades, but that commitment has never changed. This celebration is really about the thousands of residents, families and associates who have made Legacy what it is today.”
Three Decades of Serving You Like Family
Over the past 30 years, Legacy has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs and expectations of older adults while maintaining its focus on connection, purpose and quality of life.
Today, there are 19 Legacy senior living communities across five U.S. states. Each offers vibrant daily programming, personalized support and opportunities for residents to remain connected to their families, interests and surrounding communities. That approach has also earned statewide recognition: in 2026, Legacy Retirement Communities was named Best Senior Living in Utah for the fourth consecutive year, while Legacy Retirement Residence of South Jordan was recognized as Best Independent Senior Living.
The Oct. 22 celebration will honor that history while recognizing the people who have shaped Legacy along the way.
MEDIA INVITATION:
Legacy Retirement Communities 30th Anniversary Celebration
- WHAT: Legacy Retirement Communities 30th Anniversary Celebration
- WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
6:15 p.m. – Open house and refreshments
7 p.m. – Anniversary program, followed by live music - WHERE: Legacy Retirement Residence of South Jordan
1617 W. Temple Lane
South Jordan, UT 84095
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Interviews with founding partner and CEO Paul Fairholm; Legacy leadership; longtime residents, families and associates; anniversary program and event photos.
Media interested in attending or arranging interviews are encouraged to contact Nicole Todd at nicolet@wslm.biz or 402.416.7466.
About Legacy Retirement Communities
Legacy Retirement Communities offers a distinctive approach to senior living, combining comfort, connection and lifestyle. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, Legacy communities are designed to help residents thrive through engaging experiences, personalized support, and loving and meaningful connections.
Residents enjoy vibrant daily programming, welcoming environments and opportunities to stay connected to their families, their interests, and their surrounding communities. Grounded in a commitment to “Serving You Like Family,” and a Personal Touch Culture of making loving and meaningful connections, Legacy creates places where individuals are not only cared for, but truly known, valued and connected. Learn more at LegacyRetire.com
About Western States Lodging and Management
As a relationship-first organization, Western States Lodging and Management develops, builds, and manages assets throughout the western and upper midwestern United States in the hospitality, senior living, and multi-family housing segments. Extending its mission Serving You Like Family, the company’s hallmark Personal Touch Culture of making loving and meaningful connections, is the distinction for associates, customers, and business partners that have powered its growth from two flagship assets and five founding partners in 1996 to today’s operations. Learn more at wslm.biz.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Nicole Todd
Sr. Director of Brand and Communications
Western States Lodging and Management
nicolet@wslm.biz | 402.416.7466
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