The New Assisted Living Building is Taking Shape!

Paradise Valley Estates, (PVE), is pleased to announce that plans have been approved for the construction of a new, comprehensive Assisted Living building. The Haskell Company, of Jacksonville, Florida, has been selected as contractor for this project.

To be completed in early 2007, this new three (3) story structure will house 40 one-bedroom “social model” apartments. The new “social model” provides a home-like environment with more independent living services.

Our residents will be able to enjoy such amenities as a community “country” kitchen, library, beauty/barber shop, spa, and a new expanded Wellness Clinic. This addition will enhance our current continuum of care.

The new 43,000 square foot Assisted Living building will be attached to the current Recreation Center, which is situated in the heart of the campus. An additional 4,200 square feet will be added to the Recreation Center to accommodate the residents ever expanding fitness program.

Site of new Assisted Living building. (Click on pictures for larger view)

The pace on the jobsite has certainly picked over the last couple of weeks. The lime treatment of the new Estates Drive as well as the parking lot in front of the Assisted Living building has been done to stabilize the soil in preparation for paving. The "baserock", which is used as the underlayment for the asphalt, will be installed soon, which means we are getting closer to completing the re-location of Estates Drive. This means that we will be able to take down the detour signs and traffic flow will return to more normal conditions throughout the community.

Building progress with foundation pour and erection of steel.

Foundations have been dug for the new building and concrete poured in preparation for the steel erection to begin. The first truckload of structural steel was delivered the week of weed of July 31st. The large crane arrived and the steel began to go up. Each day more and more steel goes up and we can see the shape and size of the new building. Most of the steel erection has been completed and there is approximately 240 tons of steel beams and columns.

Transferred utilities and installation of plumbing, HVAC, and phone lines proceeds.

Transfer of most of the utilities, including water and electric; have been completed without any major disruptions to the rest of the community. This included moving one of the large electrical transformers in front of Building 2000 which set right across the street from the new Assisted Living building. PG&E was able to complete the transfer of power and relocation of the transformer in one night instead of the two days originally scheduled. This was received with great joy by both the residents and staff.

Aerial photographs of the new Assisted Living building.

The Haskell Company’s on-site construction crew publishes periodic updates on the project's progress. Past “Construction News” bulletins are posted below. We will continue to post the latest project updates and photos, so go ahead and bookmark our website so that you can stay abreast of what's happening.

.... Haskell Community Developers on site as design and build team. www.haskellcompany.com