Timber Springs signs agreement with nationally known company

East Texas Senior Living (ETSL) Board of Directors is pleased to announce their agreement with a nationally known company to finance, construct, and develop, Timber Springs, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Nacogdoches, Texas. Timber Springs will become the flagship property for this company. At this time corporate confidentiality agreements do not allow for release of specific company information.

ETSL Board of Directors will continue their active role in helping with the development and direction of the community and WindRiver Companies will continue as marketer and manager of the CCRC. Timber Springs' personnel will also remain with WindRiver.

“We are so excited to bring Timber Springs to Nacogdoches. Its comprehensive healthcare services, variety of amenities and lifestyle activities are sure to attract more retirees to East Texas,” said board chairman, Dr. Jerry Holbert. “Timber Springs will also create more than 100 new jobs and expand the tax base of Nacogdoches.”

The 46-acre Timber Springs’ campus is located a top the scenic Colonial Hills in Nacogdoches. Less than one mile from the university and medical center, the community focuses on the growing needs of active seniors, providing academic, travel and cultural opportunities as well as access to routine, emergency and specialty healthcare and wellness services.

“We are very excited about our future. The new company shares our vision for excellence and understands the importance of bringing all aspects of the community to fruition as planned,” said Marty Prince, Timber Springs Public Relations Specialist.

The CCRC will offer a full complement of Senior Living residences, including Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments, Skilled Nursing Care and memory support services. The main building, the Lodge, will house the apartments, media center, two dining restaurants, indoor pool, performance and banquet hall, and a complete Fitness Club and Day Spa. Connected to the Lodge will be the Springs Healthcare Center. The state-of-the-art healthcare center includes an array of services including assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care.

Timber Springs is expected to open its independent living facility in late 2009. For information call: 936-564-1322.