Cedar Community’s Board of Directors approved today the construction of a 27-apartment assisted living facility on the organization’s senior living campus, Cedar Landing at Elkhart Lake. The $3.7 million dollar licensed Residential Care Apartment Complex will be known as Cedar Bay at Elkhart Lake and feature one studio, seven two-bedroom and 19 one-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 365 to 754 sq. ft. General construction contractor Quasius, Inc., of Sheboygan will begin construction in the next several weeks with completion slated for summer of 2008.

 

Cedar Bay at Elkhart Lake is the fourth assisted living facility operated by Cedar Community. It joins Cedar Bay West, Cedar Bay East and Friendship House, all in West Bend, combining for a total of 183 assisted apartments. “Cedar Bay at Elkhart Lake represents an important expansion of Cedar Community’s unique programs for older adults in the Elkhart Lake area,” said Steve Jaberg, Cedar Community executive director and CEO. “It’s a valuable option for those who want to retain autonomy and independence but whose health requires a more secure and supportive environment.”

 

Cedar Landing also provides 40 homes arranged as 20 duplexes framing a four-acre park for active independent seniors aged 62 or better. Also in construction planning is a ‘clubhouse’ that will be available on-site for independent Cedar Landing residents and will be made available gratis as a Senior Center to Village of Elkhart Lake residents.

 

Cedar Community is a not-for-profit, church affiliated leader in providing superior health care, education, rehabilitation and senior housing to over 1,000 residents. Its facilities are located on five campuses in Washington and Sheboygan counties. Cedar Community is proud to provide a continuum of care including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, memory loss services, subacute and home care. For more information visit their website at www.cedarcommunity.org.