San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Luxury senior living redefined
Oregon community aims to please active seniors
Opened in the Fall of 2019, The Alexander in Bend, Oregon, an awardwinning luxury resort style apartment community, is providing active adults 55 and over an attractive destination for anyone looking to retire in the Pacific Northwest.
“We wanted to create the finest community for active adults that also offers access to numerous recreational opportunities in an area of exceptional scenic beauty,” said Dan Lamey, the president and chief operating officer of BPM Real Estate Group. “At the Alexander we are offering amenities and fine dining combined with apartment finishes that are setting a new standard for what retirement living should look like.”
All told, there are 30 different apartment floor plans to choose from, including studio, onebedroom and twobedroom layouts ranging from 410 to 1,475 square feet. Most apartments offer a balcony or patio, and the building was designed and constructed to maximize views of the surrounding mountain ranges. No buy in is required, just a nominal service initiation fee and unit rental rates include a food and beverage credit as well as biweekly housekeeping services and utilities. WiFi HotSpots scattered throughout the community’s common areas allow residents to stay connected while on the go.
There’s an indoor heated pool and spa, a spacious patio with a barbecue island and a rooftop terrace with three fire pits as well as a telescope for stargazing. JB’s Game Room offers darts, shuffleboard, billiards and a gaming table as well as a large screen t.v. to watch your favorite sporting events. The onsite cinema, Janie’s Theater, boasts a 98inch highdefinition screen with luxury
living room style theater seating, the perfect place to meet friends for a classic movie or recent release. Residents looking to stay fit can make use of the stateoftheart fitness center featuring HUR programmable equipment.
Scheduled fitness classes with a full time instructor and trainer are all included in the monthly rent, as well as classes in the Yoga/Pilates studio and water aerobics classes in the heated indoor pool. Many classes are currently being offered virtually or with limited participants.
At the Indulgence Salon residents can take advantage of services typically found in a fullservice salon, and Clifton’s Barber Shop is also on site, providing an authentic barbering experience. For further pampering, the indoor pool, hydro spa, sauna and massage services provide the perfect remedy to tense, aching muscles, all currently available by reservation and on a limited basis.
“Our residents wanted flexible and unique dining options, so we designed three areas to meet their expectations,” said Lamey. With a focus on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the Alexander offers fine dining, casual bistro and pub fare, currently packaged “to go”. Led by an experienced executive chef, The ALX Restaurant serves dishes that rival any highend restaurant in the area.
Once restrictions are fully lifted, residents will again be able to visit the Café Liz where they will enjoy specialty coffees, smoothies and a delicious assortment of breakfast options, or pick something up at the grabngo store. At the Wally Bar residents will be able to listen to live music, join a group of friends for trivia night or just enjoy a great drink and pub fare.
“This past year has been challenging for everyone, but it is so gratifying when our residents tell me how safe and secure they have felt living at The Alexander during this time,” said general manager Teri Cilley. “They appreciate the precautions we have taken and how hard we have worked to keep them engaged with our full calendar of virtual activities and programs. We are providing restaurant quality meals to go and everything they need is right here in one place, minimizing the need for our residents to leave the community. We are all looking forward to a time when we will all be able to enjoy the closeness and activities we took for granted, but for now we are proud to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for our residents.”
Learn more at www.thealexanderbend.com or check them out on Facebook.
Contact:
The Alexander, 5413306000, (LeasingManager@alx55.com)