Elder Update, September /October 2018

New Concept of Long-term Living Could Be a Model for the Future 

Rick Burnham 

Editor in Chief, Elder Update

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City and county officials in the Tallahassee area, along with a handful of investors, insist that the future of assisted living can be found in the "person-directed environment,"and that the "small house" concept of long term care is the best way to achieve it. 

Lakes View Magazine September 2018

The Foundations of Villas at Killearn Lakes

By: Christopher P. Mulrooney, M.P.S., Ph.D. and Partner and Chairman, Villas At Killearn Lakes, LLC.

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“The Villas,” the unique community of homes being built to assist with living and whole-person memory care in a gated residential neighborhood off Deerlake Road South, is on track to open its first two Villas in the spring of 2019.  While the “visible” foundation is coming into view, the

“invisible” foundation for this unique community is being created

behind-the-scenes.

Tallahassee Reports

The Villas at Killearn Lakes to Provide "Small House" Approach to Long-Term Care. 

By Staff on May 7, 2018

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...The Villas at Killearn Lakes is Dr. Mulrooney’s effort to provide a “small house” approach that will transform assisted living and other long-term care facilities into true person-centered homes.

Proclamation

Whereas, Leon County, Florida includes countless older Americans who enrich and strengthen our community; and

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Whereas, in the greater Tallahassse area these older Americans desire to have a variety of places to call home; and

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Whereas, the Villas at Killearn Lakes is a pioneering model of assisted living and memory care that provides a true home and the opportunity to continue living  in a neighborhood; and ...

THE BANCORP BANK PROVIDES SBA FINANCING FOR TALLAHASSEE ASSISTED-LIVING COMMUNITY

WILMINGTON, DEL., MAY 8,2018

 

The Villas at Killearn Lakes offers person-directed assisted living and memory care in a unique residential setting. A ground breaking ceremony took place May 7, 2018. The $10 million project is slated to open in early 2019.

"The Bancorp is proud to support this innovative assisted-living concept and the growth it brings to the community. As an SBA lender, we are committed to helping both family-run and larger assisted living providers grow, refinance, and expand their business."  Hetal Engineer, Director, SBA Sales Manager