LYNDHURST, N.J. — Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.-based DMR Architects has been selected to provide design and construction management services for the development of a 50-unit affordable senior housing project, located at the corner of Valley Brook Avenue and Warren Street in Lyndhurst. The project will total five stories with mostly one-bedroom units. Building amenities include a community room, administrative offices, an activities room, laundry facilities, a mailroom and 24 off-street parking spaces. Construction is expected to begin in 2010. The project is being developed by Domus Corp., which is leasing the site for a 40-year term from the nearby Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Domus will be working in conjunction with the Catholic Charities organization of the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J. Construction financing is being provided by the HUD Section 202 program.
CARY, N.C. — Ocala, Fla.-based Edwards Construction Services has nearly finished work on the 61,956-square-foot Sunrise Senior Living facility in Cary. Features of the property include a full-service kitchen, laundry and hair-care areas, an entertainment center, a library and a crafts area. The $11 million project was originally slated to deliver in December.
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS — Carrollton, Texas-based Cantex Senior Communities has acquired approximately 5.6 acres of land within Stonebridge Office Park in Southlake for the development of The Carlyle at Stonebridge Park, a high-end residential health service facility. Cantex Senior Communities, which was founded in 1978, currently owns and operates 18 senior communities in Texas. Stonebridge Office Park is an upscale medical, office and retail development located along Southlake Boulevard just west of the intersection of Davis Boulevard in Southlake. Colleyville, Texas-based Realty Capital Corp. sold the property.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp., a Dallas-based owner of non-profit retirement communities in Texas, has selected the project team for The Stayton at Museum Way, the company’s new senior housing project located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth. The project will be developed by Greystone Communities and built by Andres Construction. The project architect is CSD Architects, the landscape architect is Talley Associates and the interior designer is Studio Six 5. The Stayton at Museum Way will comprise 188 independent living units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. They will be located within three interconnected, 11-story towers. Amenities include fine and casual dining with view of downtown Fort Worth, outdoor terraces and dining spaces, local artwork within the buildings, a dog park and other resort-style amenities. The project will incorporate sustainable elements including native and drought-resistant landscaping, wood flooring made from rapidly renewable sources, and low-emitting carpets and paints. The construction timetable was not released.
OCALA, FLA. — Edwards Construction Services of Ocala has started three projects in The Villages of Lake Sumter, an Ocala retirement community. The company is demolishing and undertaking interior reconstruction of the 52,500-square-foot La Reina building. Edwards is also constructing the 9,129-square-foot Creek Side Mill building and the 8,791-square-foot Morgan Stanley Shell building.
SAN SABA, TEXAS — An East Texas entrepreneur has purchased an 80-bed nursing home in San Saba for an undisclosed price. The acquisition also includes a historic home located adjacent to the nursing home facility. Robyn Jackson of Sperry Van Ness’ Fort Worth, Texas, office represented both undisclosed parties in the transaction.
HAVERTON AND MALVERN, PA. — The Downtown Chicago and Philadelphia offices of Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of two nursing centers located in Haverton and Malvern for $12 million. The properties include Haverford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Main Line Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They total 190 beds. Jacob Gehl and Mark Myers of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and the buyer, both of which were undisclosed limited liability companies.
ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Isakson Living is eyeing a 2009 groundbreaking on its 266-unit Peachtree Hills Place retirement community. The $200 million project spans 23.3 acres on Peachtree Hills Avenue in Atlanta. The development includes a 58,000-square-foot clubhouse and a 15,000-square-foot fitness center with a pool. Delivery is expected in 2011.
MCLEANSBORO, ILL. — Swansea, Ill.-based Holland Construction Services has completed the $4 million Fox Meadows Supportive Living Facility located on South Marshall Avenue in McLeansboro. The 30,430-square-foot senior living community houses 41 studio and one-bedroom apartments. The property includes a central full-service kitchen and dining room, and kitchenettes within individual residences. McLeansboro-based Blair Minton and Associates will manage the property. Sugar Grove, Ill.-based Gleason Architects provided design services for the project.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — Development is under way for Mirador, a 206-unit senior housing facility located at the corner of Staples Street and Yorktown Boulevard in Corpus Christi. The gated, resort-style community is located on 13 acres and features 110 independent living apartments, 40 assisted living suites, 40 skilled nursing care rooms and 16 memory support residences. Amenities at the community include a 25,000-square-foot common area that houses an on-site beauty salon/barber shop, comprehensive wellness programs, restaurant-style dining and a creative arts studio. Mirador is owned by Texas-based non-profit organization Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp. and is being developed by Greystone Communities. Architecture firm three is serving as project architect, with Gignac Landscape Architecture providing landscape architecture services and Bridget Bohacz + associates inc. serving as interior design firm. Andres Construction is serving as general contractor. The construction timetable was not released.