LCS and The Weitz Company Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Trillium Woods Retirement Community
PLYMOUTH, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Weitz Company, a national full-service design and construction firm,
is pleased to announce the completion of the $161 million LifeCare®
community Trillium Woods in Plymouth, Minn. The community was developed
by LCS Development and is managed by Life Care Services, both LCS
companies.
“The Weitz Company did an outstanding job for us on this project,”
commented Kent Larson, EVP-Director of Development for LCS Development.
“Their strong senior living experience was critical in their delivery of
this high end project and it really shows in the quality workmanship
throughout – all accomplished in a very busy construction market.”
Trillium Woods is a Life Plan Community located on approximately 46
acres. The approximately 500,000 square foot facility consists of a
50,000 square foot commons building, 58,000 square foot health center
building, and three independent living buildings totaling 392,000 square
feet.
The two level commons building includes a swimming pool, auditorium,
spa, multiple dining rooms and numerous other amenities with high-end
finishes throughout. The three level health center building contains 44
memory care and skilled nursing rooms, support areas, laundry and
maintenance. The independent living buildings contain 195 apartments,
each detailed with their own custom resident selections and
underbuilding parking. In addition, there are 14 detached townhome
residences in seven separate buildings. Each townhome residence has its
own attached double garage.
In addition to serving as the construction manager for the project,
Weitz also provided supply chain purchasing services for steel, windows,
appliances, cabinets and specialty materials used during construction.
“We are very pleased with the Trillium Woods project and want to thank
all of the team members for their outstanding efforts. The construction
of the community was made possible through hundreds of individuals
utilizing their unique talents to create a beautiful home for the
residents of Trillium Woods. The happiness and excitement displayed by
the community’s residents at the grand opening celebration was
outstanding,” said Dave Rahe, Minnesota Project Executive, The Weitz
Company. “Congratulations to Life Care Services on the opening of their
latest Life Plan Community.”
Life Care Services serves as the community’s manager. The company
manages more than 132 senior living communities to serve 34,000
residents nationwide.
About The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company is a full-service
general contractor, design-builder, construction manager and millwright
specialist, with a concentration in the commercial, industrial and heavy
industrial construction markets. Founded in 1855, Weitz is one of the
oldest general contractors in the United States. The company recently
expanded their Minnesota commercial presence via their Plymouth office
and has offices nationwide to service clients across numerous
industries. To learn more, please visit www.weitz.com.
About LCS®
LCS, a Des Moines, Iowa based
company established in 1971, is providing both development and
management services for Trillium Woods through two of its companies, LCS
Development and Life Care Services. LCS Development is a full service
developer of senior living communities and has successfully developed
more than 45 Life Plan Communities similar to Trillium Woods throughout
the United States. Life Care Services will manage the Trillium Woods
community. Life Care Services currently serves 34,000 residents in 31
states and the District of Columbia. For more information on the LCS
Family of Companies, visit LCSnet.com.
Contacts
The Weitz Company
Rhonda Clark, 515-661-2219
clark.rhonda@weitz.com
