NEWS

Announcing Expansion of The Legacy Willow Bend

February 12, 2024

Today, The Legacy Senior Communities, a distinguished Jewish-sponsored, not-for-profit leader in upscale retirement living and in-home care, announced a 30-unit independent living expansion of The Legacy Willow Bend, its flagship community in Plano, Texas. This initiative comes at a pivotal time, aiming to meet the critical demand for premium senior living, as Dallas-Fort Worth witnesses a significant demographic trend towards a growing senior population.

Impact and Benefits

The expansion is a response to increased demand the community has seen for several years, having experienced a long-standing waitlist and regional demographic trends relating to senior living. The community’s surrounding Plano zip codes have increased in population by 40% since 2010, according to Claritas US census data. The expansion, with its hybrid-home design, will offer all the privacy of a single-family home, while still maintaining a sense of community and security that having a few neighbors will bring. This new model presents an entirely new and unique product to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The project will also afford the campus a refresh of several amenity spaces, directly benefiting current residents and supporting Plano’s local economy through increased housing options.

“This expansion marks important growth for our organization and a significant step in enhancing senior living options available in Plano,” said Melissa Orth, President and CEO of The Legacy Senior Communities. “The Legacy’s focus is on creating modern, high-quality senior living that caters to the evolving wants and needs of our senior residents. We look forward to serving more seniors with this expansion.”

About the Expansion

• Addition of Luxury Flats:
  The expansion will introduce three buildings, each designed with 10 luxury flats, and a total of 30 hybrid-style independent living luxury flats, with approximately 2,000 square feet. Residents of these units will also be participants in the Life Care agreement for which Willow Bend is best known. 
• Optimized Living Experience:
  Located in the villa neighborhood, these residences are designed with spacious layouts, private garages, and lush pocket parks for outdoor enjoyment. 
• Luxury and Innovative Design:
  Led by award-winning HKS Architects & Design, the expansion features low-density, condo-style buildings with corner views in each unit, maximizing natural light and scenic vistas. 
• Open Concept:
  Each luxury flat will feature an open-concept design, with spacious bedrooms, walk-in closets, and designer finishes. 
• Choice:
  Future residents with early reservations will be able to customize their flats and make finish selections to suit their tastes.

Project Timeline

• Expansion wait list sales will begin February 27th, with construction poised to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
• The expansion wait list requires $1,000 fully-refundable deposit. Wait list depositors will be contacted in sequential order for a first look at the final plans, with the opportunity to reserve a specific luxury flat.
• The anticipated move-in for new residents is slated for spring 2026.

Learn more, or RSVP for an informational seminar:
Myeisha Williams
mwilliams@thelegacywb.org
972.468.6208

Media Inquiries:
Kylie Pray
kpray@thepointgroup.com
214.378.7970 Ext. 238

About The Legacy Senior Communities
Founded in 1953 and rooted in Jewish values, The Legacy Senior Communities has evolved to serve seniors of all faiths in Dallas. As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the senior living experience, through our unique communities and in-home healthcare services. From our inception, our mission has been to enrich the lives of our residents and clients, offering hospitality-driven services, premium dining, a focus on health and wellness, and meaningful social opportunities. With state-of-the-art campuses, such as The Legacy Willow Bend and The Legacy Midtown Park, and our in-home health agency, The Legacy at Home, we provide a continuum of care tailored to the diverse needs of today’s seniors. Our Legacy Senior Community Foundation furthers our commitment, ensuring seniors receive the highest quality care, fostering a life of dignity, independence, and vibrant experiences. Learn more about The Legacy.