A home for
Veterans
Honoring Our Heroes
a living tribute
At Integrated Senior Lifestyles, our walls hold more than décor. They carry the memories and legacies of those who served. If they could speak, they would tell stories of courage, resilience, and love: the young soldier crossing the Rhine with determination in his heart, the sailor patrolling beneath Arctic waters, the families who exchanged letters across oceans, holding onto hope until they were reunited.
These stories aren’t just history. They are living legacies. They echo through our dining rooms, our community events, and our celebrations. They remind us daily that our freedom was built on sacrifice, and that behind every uniform is a life filled with moments of bravery, companionship, and enduring love. At Integrated, we make it our mission to ensure these stories are not forgotten but honored and cherished.
Communities That
understand veterans
Life in our senior living communities is about more than recognition. It is about belonging. Our veterans are celebrated through special events, patriotic gatherings, and ongoing opportunities to share their stories with neighbors and friends. Whether during a community happy hour, a Memorial Day ceremony, or simply over coffee with a fellow veteran, connections here run deep.
A Journey of Resilience: Dr. Arzell Ball's WWII Experience
Read Story
“Throughout my life, people often ask how I lost my leg, and I explain it happened during World War II while serving in the Infantry. Growing up in the Missouri Ozarks during the Great Depression, my family struggled, eventually moving to Oregon for work. At 17, influenced by the nation’s mobilization, I enlisted in the Army, hoping to join the Air Corps but ended up in the Combat Infantry, turning 18 in a Belgian foxhole during the Battle of the Bulge. In March 1945, while crossing the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, I was severely injured by artillery fire, losing my right foot and breaking my left leg. After months of recovery, I pursued a college education with the G.I. Bill, leading to a career in education administration. My war experience instilled maturity and purpose, leading to meeting my wife Thelma, raising our children, and enjoying our grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Each veteran has a unique story, and I am grateful for the path my service set me on.”
Arctic Patrols: Tim Davis's Journey on the USS James Madison
Read Story
“In the mid-1960s, I embarked on my Navy career aboard the Polaris submarine USS James Madison. Stationed at the naval base in Rota, Spain, we undertook 60-day patrols submerged in the icy expanse of the Arctic Ocean. The submarine, armed with 16 nuclear missiles, served as a formidable deterrent against the Soviet Union, our nation’s primary adversary at the time. These patrols were a crucial part of our defense strategy, and the USS James Madison was a precursor to today’s advanced Trident submarines, which carry even more powerful missiles. Reflecting on those days, I’m reminded of how much has changed—captured in the photographs of my younger self aboard the submarine and my current appearance. Time indeed flies, transforming both technology and the people who serve.”
Love Overseas: Ray & Judy Cromer's Journey Through Military Life
Read Story
“Long-distance relationships thrived through letters filled with love and hope, bridging continents and sustaining soldiers and their loved ones. Judy and I have been together since birth in 1939, marrying after college. I joined the Army in 1961 as a 2nd Lieutenant, starting in Southern California. After flight school, I was sent to Korea without my family. The often-overlooked role of the spouse in maintaining the home during deployments is immense, as they commit without compensation. I missed the birth of our two children, but Judy, though small, is a rock. After Korea, I was home for nine months before being deployed to Vietnam for a year, making it 24 months away out of 33. Frequent moves were challenging but handled with humor. Once, while I was in Vietnam, Judy, sick with the flu and caring for our two sick kids, exclaimed, “Damn you, Ray Cromer, there you are having a good time in Vietnam, and I am stuck here with two sick kids!” I was fortunate to have a strong, self-reliant spouse, a key to military life.”
Benefits and Support
for veterans
We are also committed to ensuring veterans and their families receive the benefits they have earned. From navigating Department of Veterans Affairs programs to understanding financial resources like Aid & Attendance, our team provides guidance and support every step of the way.
Our goal is to provide peace of mind and practical support, so veterans can focus on living life with dignity, comfort, and connection, in a community that honors their service every day. We are proud to help make that possible.