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Construction: In Progress
The Springs Living reaches construction milestone
The Springs at Vancouver Waterfront, a community owned and operated by The Springs Living, held a topping out ceremony at the construction site following the completion of the structure for the future community.
The $230 million, 12-story, 250-unit community is located on the banks of the Columbia River and construction should be completed by the end of the year, according to CEO Fee Stubblefield who posted the community’s progress on LinkedIn.
Construction: Completed
Sunrise Senior Living opens Virginia community
Sunrise Senior Living recently announced the opening of Sunrise of Vienna, a community located in Vienna, Virginia.
Developed in connection with Rust Orling Architecture, the four-story community spans an 81,755 square-feet offering AL and memory care to more than 100 residents.
The community boasts suites and common areas to create an environment that promotes comfort and safety. The community also has a custom painted mural and two custom painted benches.
Sunrise of Vienna also offers the Tango Pastry cafe, which is open to residents, families and the public.
The community itself features design elements that honor American Colonial style, blending a bistro, welcome lounge, entertainment room and activity room. Private dining areas are also incorporated into the space.
LCS-managed communities undergo renovations
Foulk Living, Shipley Living and Millcroft Living have undergone “extensive physical renovations” to refresh the trio of senior living communities which are managed by Life Care Services (LCS) in the Wilmington and Newark, Delaware areas.
Foulk Living added a new lobby, with corridors and shared spaces re-decorated and re-painted. The four-season room has been renovated to allow for comfortable seating year round with new walls, windows and HVAC systems. The community also had its dining room remodeled with wood plank flooring, updated lighting and wall coverings. New furniture, art and window treatments will be installed later this fall.
Shipley Living added a new roof, updated exterior, porte-cochere and grand entrance. The lobby and corridors have also been brightened. The living room features a breakfast bar adjacent to the renovated dining room, bistro and bar. Two televisions and banquet seating will be installed this fall.
Millcroft Senior Living’s entrance was redone with a new concierge desk and lobby featuring wood plank flooring, lighting and wall treatments. A new bar and lounge space was added along with the renovated dining room and card room. Additional renovations will be “coming soon,” according to a news release announcing the remodeling.
Cypress Cove installs electric vehicle charging ports
Fort Myers, Florida-based Cypress Cove recently installed electric vehicle charging stations at its luxury life plan community, with the ports available to all residents, guests and team members.
Each pedestal charger at the two charging stations can charge two vehicles at a time. The EV Level 2 charging stations can fully charge most electric vehicles in a couple of hours. They are compatible with all major electric vehicle brands, including Tesla, Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan and more.
LGBT affinity community now open
The Connie House ALF, the first LGBT-focused AL community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is now open.
The community was repurposed to accommodate the needs of seniors and is minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, parks, shops, restaurants and more. The community is privately owned and led by Allan Hendricks, and the community is named after gay rights activist Connie Kurtz.
The community can accommodate six residents in semi-private rooms.
Toll Brothers open active adult community in California
Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) announced the opening of Regency at Tracy Lakes, a gated active adult community of 590 luxury homes in Tracy, California.
A sales center is now open and on-site. Single-level homes in the community range between 1,560 and 2,775-square-feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two and three-car garages. Residences feature modern floor plans with open living areas, lakeside views and an emphasis on natural light with backyard space.
Homes are in the $700,000 range.
Other noteworthy projects
Construction: Planned
-Construction is underway for a cooperative living community in Minnesota.
-Charter Senior Living proposes its first Wisconsin senior living community.
-A former school-turned-senior living community in Florissant, Missouri will be turned into an active adult community.
Construction: In Progress
-An expansive renovation is underway for Allendale Senior Living in northern New Jersey.
-Longmont Regent, a Holiday by Atria community, recently started a $2 million renovation.
Companies featured in this article:
Connie House ALF, Cypress Cove, LCS, Sunrise Senior Living, The Springs Living, Toll Brothers
