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Belmont Village Senior Living at 1100 San Pablo Avenue in Albany is now open. A Grand Opening celebration of the East Bay’s newest Senior Living community will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6, with open houses each day from noon to 4:00 pm. The events are open to the public but RSVPs are required, 510-525-4554 or infoalbany@belmontvillage.com. The craftsman-style four-story building is licensed as a Residential Care Facility and houses 175 private residences for Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. A leader in developing university-led, research-based programs, Belmont Village Albany offers residents a range of programs to support a Whole Brain Fitness lifestyle. Independent residents can elect to participate in the company’s MBA (Mind, Body, Awareness) program, which focuses on seven elements of successful aging, including nutrition and physical exercise, mental workouts and lifelong learning, stress reduction, a strong social network and a sense of purpose. For residents who are experiencing some cognitive decline, Belmont Village has pioneered a comprehensive therapeutic program to specifically address the needs and abilities of residents with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and early stage memory loss. Circle of Friends® provides 7-day-a-week, evidence-based group activities led by a dedicated, specially trained staff. The Circle of Friends® program was honored with the “2016 Best of the Best Memory Care Award” at the 2016 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference and a George Mason University Healthcare Quality Improvement Award in 2011. Belmont Village communities are renowned for their distinctive design, innovative programs, high standards for life safety, and reputation for quality. The company followed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria to achieve LEED Gold certification on the project and the design, by HKIT Architects, was awarded a 2016 Gold Nugget Award of Merit. Residents of Belmont Village Albany enjoy beautiful views, expansive common spaces indoors and out, chefprepared meals, housekeeping and transportation services, a professionally managed fitness center for wellness programs and therapy services, enrichment and social activities, and support from a well-trained staff, including a licensed nurse on-site 24/7. Apartment selections include studio, one- and two-bedroom plans with a monthly fee structure - no large buy-in or long-term commitment required for move-in.