Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Announces Development of Encore on the Lake
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Announces Development of Encore on the Lake
New Membership Community in North Strabane Township Now Accepting Reservations 
Artist rendering of Encore on the Lake aerial view
WASHINGTON, PA, October 13, 2020 – Encore on the Lake, a new membership community under construction, is now accepting reservations for one- and two-bedroom senior independent apartments. Situated on a 6.7 acre site overlooking Canonsburg Lake on the easternmost edge of North Strabane Township in Washington County, Encore on the Lake is owned and operated by Encore Living Group, Inc., an affiliate of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.
Construction, which began in May 2020, is progressing on schedule. The 80 new apartment complex with private balconies and indoor/outdoor parking are expected to be ready by fall of 2021 for move-in.
According to Bobbi Jo Haden, Vice President of Retirement Communities for Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, “This unique membership community is designed to promote wellness, vitality and a socially engaging, independent lifestyle. Adults 62+ who choose to live at Encore on the Lake will become members of a service-enriched community that includes future access to higher levels of care at a licensed Presbyterian SeniorCare Network assisted living, personal care or nursing community with daily rates covered for up to 60 days.”
Among the first residents to move in and enjoy maintenance-free living will be Patricia Vernau, who already has reserved a one-bedroom apartment. Her open concept apartment will provide 865 square feet of living space with high-end finishes, smart technology, in-home laundry, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and a private balcony. Floor plans for all new apartments range in size from 865 to 1,595 square feet in one- and two-bedroom options with many of the same features that Patricia will enjoy. Encore on the Lake offers a premier natural lakeside setting with wildlife, woods and outdoor terraces so residents can explore and enjoy outdoor activities in this growing community. Residents who reserve prior to the completion of construction, will have the opportunity to personalize their new apartment home with choices of cabinetry, flooring, wall color and more.
For the development and marketing of Encore on the Lake, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network has partnered with Senior Housing Partners, a subsidiary of Presbyterian Homes & Services based in St. Paul, MN to meet the changing service and living desires of the aging population in the region. Trends show that as North Strabane Township and Canonsburg areas continue to grow, 21% of the current population is over age 65 and is expected to increase by 17.1 % by 2023. This means that approximately 37,000 older adults in the area will benefit from service-enriched communities and additional wellness and care services.
Encore on the Lake is designed by Pope Architects of St. Paul, MN. The general contractor is Mistik Construction of Pittsburgh, PA. Financing was coordinated by HJ Simms based in Fairfield, CT, with primary financing through First National Bank of Pennsylvania and gap financing provided by Washington National Bank. For more information, visit www.EncoreOnTheLake.org.
About Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
For more than 90 years, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network has been focused on Making Aging Easer ® for older adults and their families. As the region’s largest aging services provider, we provide a wide range of service and living options that meet people’s needs where ever they are in their aging journey. Today we are privileged to serve more than 6,500 older adults through in-home and community based programs that provide wellness and care management services as well as 56 communities across 10 Western Pennsylvania counties, including LifePlan and independent living campuses, personal care and assisted living communities, skilled nursing centers offering short-stay rehabilitation, and more than 30 supportive housing communities for income-eligible adults and persons with disabilities
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network is a not-for-profit that has achieved accreditation through CARF as a Network and in five other categories including Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), Assisted Living, Person-Centered Long-Term Care Communities, Home and Community Services, and Dementia Care Specialty Program. CARF is an international, not-for-profit organization that promotes quality, value, and optimal outcomes by conducting voluntary surveys for aging services providers to assure that quality standards are being met. To learn more about the Network, please visit www.SrCare.org. To learn more about Encore on the Lake, please visit www.EncoreOnTheLake.org.
About Senior Housing Partners
Providing leadership in development and marketing for Encore, Senior Housing Partners (SHP) is the project development arm of Presbyterian Homes & Services. SHP serves as development consultant to other not-for-profit sponsors of senior housing, assisted living and nursing homes. Senior Housing Partners (SHP) provides turn-key project development services. From strategic planning and product positioning, to site selection, zoning and regulatory compliance, SHP works through all the details. In addition, SHP’s marketing team is available to complete pre-leasing and fill of the project units once construction is complete. Formed in 1995, SHP has developed or re-positioned over 100 senior living communities across the country and has been in the capital markets for more than $3.5 billion of development. For more information, visit www.seniorhousingpartners.com and seniorlifestyledesign.com.
Photo at Encore on the Lake Site:
Left to right:
• Paul Winkler, President & CEO Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• Bill Bates, Presbyterian SeniorCare Board Vice Chairman
• James Pieffer, Senior Vice President, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• Patricia Vernau, First Depositor for an Encore on the Lake apartment
Photo of Encore on the Lake Construction Progress:
Left to right:
• Bobbi Jo Haden, Vice President of Retirement Services, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• Paul Winkler, President & CEO Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• Stacie Bornemann, Senior Director of Marketing & Sales, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• James Pieffer, Senior Vice President, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
• Bill Bates, Presbyterian SeniorCare Board Vice Chairman