MONROE - On July 15 officials from Monroe Clinic and Swift Hospitality Group finalized plans for WinnPrairie - a new assisted living and memory care facility to be located at Citizens Plaza in Freeport, directly behind Citizens State Bank on South Forest Road.
The ground breaking is set to take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 8. Officials from the City of Freeport, Stephenson County, Monroe Clinic and Swift Hospitality Group will offer hands-on assistance with ceremonial shovels.
WinnPrairie will feature 31 two-bedroom assisted-living apartments and 30 private memory-care suites. Situated on more than three acres, the modern complex will employ up to 30 full-time staff including Monroe Clinic's nursing and caregiver team.
The Freeport area's need for more senior housing became apparent to Dave Swift, Swift Hospitality Group President and CEO, while seeking accommodations for his family members. Further study by an independent, senior-living market analyst confirmed the project's potential.
Project completion and resident occupancy is slated for summer 2016. Resident requests can be submitted as soon as this fall.
The ground breaking is set to take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 8. Officials from the City of Freeport, Stephenson County, Monroe Clinic and Swift Hospitality Group will offer hands-on assistance with ceremonial shovels.
WinnPrairie will feature 31 two-bedroom assisted-living apartments and 30 private memory-care suites. Situated on more than three acres, the modern complex will employ up to 30 full-time staff including Monroe Clinic's nursing and caregiver team.
The Freeport area's need for more senior housing became apparent to Dave Swift, Swift Hospitality Group President and CEO, while seeking accommodations for his family members. Further study by an independent, senior-living market analyst confirmed the project's potential.
Project completion and resident occupancy is slated for summer 2016. Resident requests can be submitted as soon as this fall.