Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, Wash., resort-style Life Plan Community Timber Ridge at Talus has recently completed its expansion with an additional 145 independent living apartment homes, an indoor swimming pool, a 190-seat multi-purpose auditorium and an expanded on-site Briarwood Health Center.
The $154.5 million, Phase II at Timber Ridge brings the retirement community to a total of 329 independent living residences. Included in the development of the second phase are assisted living apartments and memory care suites, added to the community’s Briarwood Health Center. The Medicare-certified center additionally offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialist services.
Timber Ridge also expanded its HealthyLife Services program including the wellness and fitness areas, added a new aquatic center, 190-seat state-of-the-art auditorium, expanded dining venues and underground parking. Additional amenities at Timber Ridge include a restaurant-style dining room, cocktail lounge, bistro and café, creative arts studio, putting green, bocce ball, library, woodworking shop, salon and business center.
Phase II apartment homes offer 15 residential floor plans, designed with mountainside and forest views featuring one- and two-bedroom plus den ranging from approximately 700 to 2,273 square feet.
Built on 10 acres at Talus, a 630-acre master planned urban sanctuary situated at the base of Cougar Mountain provides the setting for the lodge-style Timber Ridge community. Wooden beams and natural stone blends with the area’s landscape with wrap-around terraces, large stone fireplaces and outdoor raised garden areas.
Timber Ridge represents the first senior living community in the nation to be awarded Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) by the U.S. Green Building Council and features sustainable design elements while adhering to the nationally established building standards approach to conserving energy.
Life Care Services (LCS) is the developer and manager of Timber Ridge. LCS and Westminster Funds, a real estate investment firm, are the joint-venture partners and owners of Timber Ridge. The Weitz Company of Des Moines, Iowa, served as the general contractor.
