The Edwinola To Reopen With Renovation and New Owners

    TAMPA, FL, December 15, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Edwinola, retirement community in Dade City will potentially be under new ownership as early as January 1st. The new owners and management company plan to invest approximately $750,000 into the building with a projected re-opening to occur in the Spring of 2017.

The new owners plan to focus much of the renovation spending on regulatory compliance and cosmetic improvement, with a particular focus on upgrading the fire alarm and protection system, porch and sidewalk to meet ADA standards, repairing and painting the walls of common areas and some units as well as the incorporation of kitchenettes in some of the independent living units.

Sevy Petras, the CEO of the Priority Life Care (management company) said "We want to keep the historic and unique look of the building, but we also want to ensure the safety of our residents through strict compliance with all state and federal guidelines."

The community has 264 rooms total, which will be used for Independent Living, Assisted Living and two separate floors entirely dedicated to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. The Edwinola will cater to residents by offering amenities such as three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry, and daily activities and outings.

"Our community is centered around independence" stated Mrs. Petras. "Residents are able to move into our Independent Living and enjoy their retirement even as they age and need care."

The United States continues to see an increased need for senior living, with many seniors interested in "aging in place." The Edwinola will open Independent Living units in early January and add their Assisted Living and Memory Care shortly after renovations are complete sometime in the spring.

Birchwood Health Care Properties is a Chicago-based health-care real estate investment firm that invests in senior housing, nursing homes and specialty health care real estate. Priority Life Care is an operations management group for senior living communities across the United States, with a passion for affordable senior living. Prior experience has included the restoration, reprogramming and stabilization of neglected historical landmarks, hotels and other senior communities into flourishing senior communities.

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