Ashby Ponds Continuing Care Building Expected to Open in Early 2014

On Friday, April 5, a “Topping Out Party” was held at Ashby Ponds’ Continuing Care building to celebrate the progress to-date of construction including newly added roofing materials.  Some residents and staff at the community toured the building, and learned some facts and figures about the construction so far, including:  

-9.6 million lbs. of concrete poured
-200 tons of steel erected
-20 miles of electric cable pulled
-100,000 square feet of light gauge steel erected
-20,880 sheets of drywall hung
-48,000 hours worked

Construction on the building is expected for completion this winter and the neighborhood is expected to open in early 2014.  The 120,000 square-foot continuing care neighborhood will be comprised of 132 residences offering assisted living, memory care, post-acute rehabilitation and nursing care services.  Upon its completion, Ashby Ponds will offer a full continuum of care, the first of its kind in Loudoun County, Va.

About Ashby Ponds:  Ashby Ponds, one of 16 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living, is situated on a scenic 132-acre campus in Ashburn, Virginia (approximately 30 miles west of Washington, D.C.).  The community is home to over 700 residents and is filled with fascinating people and fantastic opportunities.  With over 100 resident-run and resident-driven clubs and groups, an indoor pool, a fitness club, transportation services, 24-hour security, and flexible dining options, life at Ashby Ponds offers a true sense of community and is an exciting alternative to the typical retirement community.  More information about Ashby Ponds can be found at: www.ericksonliving.com.