If things fall into place, a new deluxe 124-unit skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facility may be built on Rochelle’s northwest edge of town by the fall of 2019.
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ROCHELLE — If things fall into place, a new deluxe 124-unit skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facility may be built on Rochelle’s northwest edge of town by the fall of 2019.
According to developer Don Fike, of RFMS, Inc., the facility would be built on approximately 10 acres of land off of Flagg Road, just south of Lincoln School and north of San Gabriel.
“In addition to the 92 nursing and rehab units, we would also build another 32 assisted living units, featuring private apartments,” Fike said, while visiting Rochelle on Monday afternoon.
Operating locally as Liberty Village of Rochelle, the one-story facility would be nearly 64,000 square feet, cost approximately $20 million and provide jobs for 175 staff members.
“The facility would boast several features, including private baths and showers in each bedroom,” Fike explained. “There would be neighborhood dining on each wing and complete comfort control for heating and air conditioning.”
He added that state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy areas highlight the project, which includes a Main Street theme with a library, ice cream parlor and both an outdoor and indoor lounge among other amenities.
According to the plan, 30 units would be designated for general long-term care residents, while 22 units would be for dementia and Alzheimer’s residents and 40 units would be ear-marked for short-term rehabilitation residents utilizing the renowned Bounce Back and AJ’s Fitness programs.