Ribbon-cutting Thursday for Harbor Chase of Villages Crossing

Harbor Chase of Villages Crossing, managed by Harbor Retirement Associates LLC (HRA) of Vero Beach and located on US 27/441 (across from the Villages Regional Hospital), is now open to the public. The facility began moving in residents in mid-February and will host a ribbon cutting and open house this Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to tour the new facilities and learn about what the assisted living community has to offer.

After months of anticipation, Harbor Chase has completed all of the appropriate steps to opening the new community up to the public. Around two dozen residents have already moved into the facility, said Jill Romie, the Director of Sales for the new facility.

The new assisted living community, which boasts nearly 100 rooms, offers a collection of amenities to keep residents’ lifestyles akin to the active lives they’ve grown accustomed to in The Villages, including four different floor plans in both their assisted living and memory care apartments.

“We wanted to build to the market of active seniors who respond to the life enrichment programs and wellness initiatives of our community. [The Villages] is definitely a more active, independent community, so The Villages was just the right spot for us” said Jenny Phillips, executive director of the new facility. “We will have live entertainment coming into the community, and will also provide transportation for all residents to visit the many events in The Villages.”

The community boasts a collection of new, higher-tech features, including full access WiFi on all premises, and a resident business center. Residents can log on to computers/the Internet at any time to accommodate their different schedules. There is also a designated “Skype” area, which will enable residents to video-chat with friends and family members. For those who enjoy gaming, the community will offer a “Wii,” as well as a three-lane bowling alley, putting green, and a theater room.

In addition to the new features Harbor Chase has to offer, they will also offer top-notch medical assistance to their residents. Their nursing staff is licensed in extended congregate care (ECC), and will be available 24 hours a day to help residents with any and every medical concern within the scope of their ECC licensing. For additional medical needs, visiting physicians specializing in all fields will make trips to the community.