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In The Pipeline: Lcs Plans $82m Expansion In North Carolina; Benchmark, National Development Announces New York Project

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Construction: Planned

Capitol Lakes plans $45 million expansion in Wisconsin

Nonprofit life plan community Capitol Lakes recently announced plans for a $45 million expansion, according to a news release.

The expansion, known as Bassett Place, will bring 49 independent living units to the community to meet the growing demand for senior living. Bassett Place will replace a three-story assisted living building with a four-story residential hub.

Construction is scheduled to start this summer and will be completed in the fall of 2027.

“Today represents a thrilling new chapter for Capitol Lakes and the city of Madison,” said Tim Conroy, executive director. “Bassett Place isn’t just about expanding our footprint; it’s about meeting a deep community need. Seniors want to remain an active, vibrant part of Madison’s urban core—steps from the Capitol Square, the Overture Center and the energy of the UW campus. This project ensures they can do exactly that in a modern, resource-rich environment.”

Ahead of the demolition, Capitol Lakes will renovate the unoccupied skilled nursing building into 30 assisted living apartments. The addition will include an art studio, music and flexible performance space and a rooftop lounge.

Affordable independent living community announced in Iowa

A partnership between Solon Community Housing Corporation and Senior Housing Consultants will result in Windflower Commons, an affordable independent living community in Solon, Iowa, according to a news release.

The new community will offer a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes featuring accessible floor plans designed for low-maintenance living.

Benchmark Senior Living announces New York development

Benchmark Senior Living and National Development recently announced a new assisted living and memory care community in East Islip, New York, according to a news release.

Benchmark at East Islip will include 90 units for assisted living and memory care, and is expected to open in 2028, the release states. This marks the second community between National Development and Benchmark Senior Living in New York.

Construction is expected to begin next month on the two-story, 88,000 square-foot property, the news release states. There will be a total of 64 assisted living apartments and 26 memory care apartments with sophisticated finishes and a range of amenities.

Amenities at the community will include multiple dining venues, a theater, fitness center, salon and outdoor spaces.

“This acquisition marks another important milestone in Benchmark’s strategic growth in New York and reflects the strength of our ongoing partnership with National Development,” said Tom Grape, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living.

Construction: In Progress

LCS Development starts on North Carolina expansion

LCS Development recently announced the start of construction on the $82 million expansion at Croasdaile Village in Durham, North Carolina, according to a news release.

The expansion will add 58 new independent living residences with a mix of cottage and hybrid homes. It also includes enhancements to existing amenities. Upgraded amenities include under-building parking, an expanded fitness center, staff lounge upgrades, along with renovations to kitchen and dining spaces, and the addition of new outdoor offerings.

Upgrades to the community are expected to be completed in mid-2027. Croasdaile Village is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community owned by United Methodist Retirement Homes supported by LCS as manager of the property.

The master planning and development for the project were led by LCS Development, with architectural services provided by SFCS, general contracting by BLUM Construction and interior design by RDG Planning & Design. Additionally, Ziegler served as the investment bank while SCOPOS acted as the hospitality designer.