Bethany Village in Horseheads breaks ground on expansion of Orchard Homes senior living
Work is underway on a major expansion at Bethany Village, a senior living facility in Horseheads.
Bethany Village broke ground on a $9.6 million expansion of its Orchard Homes development, which will include 24 new energy-efficient duplexes, the company announced Monday.
Orchard Homes offers independent living options for people who don't need a higher level of care. It currently includes 23 private homes constructed in the early 1980s.
Each new unit is about 1,250 square feet and includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms designed for mobility and access.
The homes also feature a layout designed for aging in place.
Amenities include a washer and dryer, a private attached garage with automatic door, year-round maintenance, landscaping and snow removal, high speed internet, Wi-Fi and standard cable, a pet-friendly environment, and affordable licensed home care services, among other amenities.
"More and more people want to age where they worked, and where they've raised their families," Bethany Village Executive Director Mike Kiser said in a news release.
"Our homes are the only ones in the area that are on a campus designed to offer a full continuum of care from independent living, to assisted living, to skilled nursing," Kiser added.
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The project is being managed by Welliver and is expected to be completed late this year, but Bethany Village is inviting interested parties to inquire now.
Many of the units were committed before construction even began, but some are still available.
To learn more, call 607-378-6525, or go to bethany-village.org.
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This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Horseheads senior living facility breaks ground on new expansion
