The board of directors for Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living recently announced the affiliation of the two organizations. Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living share a similar mission and values as faith-based, nonprofit continuing care retirement communities.

The CEOs of the two organizations, Steve Lindsey of Garden Spot Communities and Michelle Rassler of Frederick Living, jointly delivered the news.

The affiliation process is well underway, with Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living having initiated the legal proceedings required for government approval. The legal affiliation is expected to be finalized early next year.

Upon completion of the affiliation, Frederick Living will become a Garden Spot Community, expanding the collective footprint to include Garden Spot Village and Maple Farm in Lancaster County and Frederick Living in Montgomery County.