Author: Wendy Peavy

CategoriesD. Brooks Holstein LifeCare Properties The Blake at Waco

Design Partner Awarded for The Blake at Waco

By Wendy Peavy,

Banko Design, LLC receives prestigious award for the design of Waco’s leading senior living community

WACO, TX – LifeCare Properties with Blake Management Group proudly recognizes partner Banko Design for their 2022 Bronze Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for The Blake at Waco.

Each year, the ASID meticulously selects from first-rate applicants spearheading the design industry in innovation, combined with progressive human and global impact. For their exceptional design of The Blake at Waco—a 110-unit assisted living and memory care community— ASID awarded Banko Design the Bronze Award in the Multifamily Senior Living category.

“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and pride for our team, as well as our partnership with LifeCare Properties, that led to this award,” said Melissa Banko, Principal and Owner of Banko Design. “With this project, we wanted to emulate a striking combination of traditional Texas roots with an immaculate, modern aesthetic. We want every person who walks through those doors to feel the intentionality behind each of our design decisions that is evident in every corner of the community.”

Beautifully appointed, The Blake at Waco lends itself to an extraordinary environment with a rich history. Influenced by central Texas’ rolling landscapes and nearby farmlands, its design has no shortage of immaculate architectural and historical elements. Featuring intricate detailing through wooden beams, stunning light fixtures and inviting fabrics, the community highlights a striking Southern aesthetic with rich blue and green accents.

“The Blake at Waco was idealized for seniors seeking a 24/7 unmatched care experience with resort-style comfort and service,” said Brooks Holstein, founder and managing partner of LifeCare Properties. “The team at Banko Design far exceeded this mission. From their thorough planning to intricate detailing, they have created an unrivaled atmosphere that feels like home to residents.”

ABOUT BANKO DESIGN, LLC

Banko Design is a full-service boutique interior design studio, specializing in senior living, multifamily, and boutique hospitality spaces. The team of talented designers and interior architects work from their studio in Marietta, GA, while serving communities across the United States. Priding themselves on prioritizing collaboration with their clients to bring their visions to life, Banko Design creates beautiful, functional spaces that personify strong character and individual narratives. They offer turnkey services, as the team manages all aspects of each project through completion, meeting budgets and exceeding expectations.

For additional information on Banko Design and their project with The Blake, please visit https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/blake-at-waco/.

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CategoriesD. Brooks Holstein Jeremy Cole LifeCare Properties

Jeremy Cole Completes Prestigious Harvard Real Estate Program

By Wendy Peavy,

As an organization, LifeCare Properties emphasizes the importance of “lifelong learning”. Founder Brooks Holstein, is committed to the personal and professional growth of our team and it was with this growth in mind that Brooks encouraged Jeremy Cole, our Managing Partner and COO, to enroll in the Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate (AMDP) through the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. As an alumnus of the program, Brooks (AMDP ’05) has first-hand experience with this once in a lifetime opportunity.

The AMDP is an executive development program in real estate held over the course of one year at the end of which, participants receive a Certificate of Completion and are granted full alumni status at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) and Associate Member status within the Harvard Alumni Association.

Harvard’s AMDP explores subject matter ranging from development economics and planning, to walkable cities and urbanism. A diversity of students allows for collaboration of minds from various real estate industries, granting the peers the ability to learn not just through coursework and projects but from each other as well. “From Saudi Arabia to Seattle, my Harvard classmates will impact the world with thoughtful design and developments for decades to come,” Jeremy said.

Despite this diversity, Jeremy was the only senior living and retirement expert in his class. And, as the face of senior living changes daily, the knowledge gained from such an opportunity is exponentially beneficial. “The level of talent and vision from both the program faculty and my classmates exceeded every fathomable expectation,” Jeremy enthused.

Better understanding US demographics and design trends across the spectrum of housing through his interactions with his classmates has provided Jeremy with additional tools to understand the resident of the future.

Reflecting on his experience Jeremy predicts, “The modern ideas that are dreamt, discussed, and implemented through Harvard’s Advanced Management Development in Real Estate program can increase the level of care and comfort of residents for many years to come.”

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CategoriesCOMVEST Properties LifeCare Properties

Team-Building Philosophies That Promote Effective Leadership and Goodwill

Founder and Senior Managing Member Brooks Holstein, recently had his debut as a Forbes Business Council Blog contributor.

Forbes Business Council is an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders.

“The perfect recipe for success ultimately lies within the mind of the leader, the one who openly appoints the right people to accomplish a mission, objective or goal…”

Read more in Forbes.

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Wendy Peavy
CategoriesThe Blake at Tyler

The Blake at Tyler Breaking Ground Soon

By Wendy Peavy,

Lifecare Properties has kicked off the New Year with an announcement of more expansion in Texas. This year we will break ground on our third Texas community, expanding to the beautiful city of Tyler Texas.

Known as “The Rose Capital of America” for its long history of rose cultivation, Tyler is Northeast Texas’ major economic, educational, financial, medical and cultural hub.

The Blake at Tyler, a 115-unit assisted living and memory care community managed by Blake Management Group, will be located in one of Tyler’s premiere neighborhoods and will open in 2022.

Please visit our site again soon for more information about this project.

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at Waco

The Blake at Waco Construction Progress: November 2020

By Wendy Peavy,

Waco, Texas – Despite a global coronavirus outbreak and local rainfall totals to date 20 inches over the annual average, construction on The Blake at Waco remains on schedule.

“Overall, I am very pleased with the current construction pace in Waco,” commented Adam Mitchell, LifeCare Properties’ Director of Development and Construction. “This year has presented a whole host of challenges, from over two months of inclement weather to navigating the pandemic, but we remain on schedule for 2021.”

Work on the site situated at Legends Crossing began in December 2019. Although “weather days” are factored into construction-scheduling, the global health threat declared in March of this year called for unique problem-solving. Anticipating labor and supply chain disruptions the team proactively ordered building materials, FF&E, and continue to creatively overcome obstacles resulting from COVID-19.

The next construction schedule milestones include roof work and window installation, as well as beginning interior work.

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at New Braunfels The Blake at Waco

Our Residents Can Breathe Easy

By Wendy Peavy,

(November 2, 2020) -The health and safety of our residents and associates in senior living will always be our top priority.  At LifeCare Properties (LCP), we have been diligent over the past several months to find solutions in both the design of our communities, as well as the processes and policies we implement above and beyond the recommendations of healthcare organizations.

As we respond to the current pandemic, we are confident one element in particular will be a differentiator in keeping seniors safe. Every LCP development features a a Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization air purification system (NPBI). This is a process that works to clear the air of pollutants, dust, allergens, mold, bacteria and viruses (e.g., COVID, SARS, MRSA).

Patented by Global Plasma Solutions, Inc (GPS), this revolutionary technology constantly generates a high concentration of positively and negatively charged ions that travel through the air continuously working to remove dangerous particles. When ions disperse throughout a space, they combine with particles in the air and begin to cluster, making them easier to capture in filtration systems.

These ions also disrupt pathogens’ surface proteins, rendering them inactive and unable to replicate. In addition to cleaning the air, this air purification system breaks down chemical, pet, cooking and other odors into basic harmless compounds, leaving indoor air smelling fresh and free of odor-causing agents.

GPS’ ionization technology is trusted to clean the air in hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide – including hospitals, school, airports, and more. Notable installations include The White House, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, and Boston Children’s Hospital.

“The strongest defense against these infections will continue to be the efforts by our care teams and processes to keep infection control measures first and foremost on our minds”, said Brooks Holstein, LCP Founder.  He added, “that said, we are committed both to our ionization technology as well as our approach to be provocative throughout the months ahead.”  “As the information and research changes, we will change as well.”

LCP and our operator Blake Management Group (BMG) are introducing the technology to the BMG family of communities with installation in The Blake at Waco and The Blake at New Braunfels, upscale assisted living and memory care communities in Texas developed by LCP.  These 112-unit communities will be managed by BMG, a proven leader in senior living.

 

 

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at Waco

Director of Sales Hired for The Blake at Waco

By Wendy Peavy,

(October 13, 2020) – Blake Management Group (BMG) has hired Haley Gardner to serve as Director of Sales for The Blake at Waco currently under construction in Waco, Texas. The 112-unit, upscale assisted living and memory care community is being developed by LifeCare Properties and will be managed by BMG, a leader in senior living.

Haley has been in sales for eight years and has been serving seniors for two and a half years. She says she finds the relationships with and the impact she has on seniors are true blessings.

To learn more about Haley, visit her BMG bio by clicking here.

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at New Braunfels

The Blake at New Braunfels Hires Executive Director

By Wendy Peavy,

(June 26, 2020) – Blake Management Group (BMG) has hired Shauna Metcalf to serve as Executive Director at The Blake at New Braunfels currently under construction in New Braunfels, Texas. The 112-unit, upscale assisted living and memory care community is being developed by LifeCare Properties and will be managed by BMG, a leader in senior living.

“I am excited to be part of new development. My passion lies in startups and I love every step of that process. It’s fun to watch a community take shape and to have a hand in all of it, especially building a culture of excellence for our future residents!” Shauna said.

To learn more about Shauna, visit her BMG bio by clicking here.

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at Waco

Waco Native Hired as Executive Director for The Blake at Waco

By Wendy Peavy,

(November 25, 2019) – Blake Management Group (BMG) has hired Melissa Frazier to serve as Executive Director of The Blake at Waco currently under construction in Waco, Texas. The 112-unit, upscale assisted living and memory care community is being developed by LifeCare Properties and will be managed by BMG, a leader in senior living.

A native of Waco and a longtime Baylor Bears fan, Melissa began her senior living career with Emeritus Senior Living as a Senior Executive Director in Dallas operating a 278-unit community. She worked her way up to be a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing with Emeritus and Brookdale following Brookdale’s acquisition of Emeritus. Melissa then joined JEA Senior Living as a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing and eventually an Operations Specialist offering operational support to JEA communities throughout the country. She joins BMG after serving most recently as an Operations Specialist for Tulsa, OK based Senior Star.

To learn more about Melissa, visit her BMG bio by clicking here.

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CategoriesLifeCare Properties The Blake at New Braunfels

Local Professional Selected as Director of Sales for The Blake at New Braunfels

By Wendy Peavy,

(November 1, 2019) – Blake Management Group (BMG) has hired Vanessa Hayes to serve as Director of Sales at The Blake at New Braunfels currently under construction in New Braunfels, Texas. The 112-unit, upscale assisted living and memory care community is being developed by LifeCare Properties and will be managed by (BMG), a leader in senior living.

Vanessa is from New Braunfels where she has served the senior living industry for over ten years. Her career began when she cared for her grandmother with Alzheimer’s. Later, she owned her own senior care home and then served as Director of an assisted living facility, but sales and marketing have always been her passion in the senior living industry.

She is also a member of the Central Texas Advocates for Seniors organization and enjoys volunteering at local senior centers.

To learn more about Vanessa, visit her BMG bio by clicking here.

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