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t the Groundbreaking Ceremony held Aug. 28, residents of Rolling Green Village hung their hopes for the leafy town-like community, fittingly, on a tree. The tree represents not just the green space and rolling hills that characterize the village for active seniors, but also the staff’s commitment to hearing from their residents, learning what they value most and offering the lifestyle they love in the most responsive, caring way possible. Rolling Green Village is a notfor-profit Life Plan Community, and was designed to serve independent, active seniors. The community now serves 650 seniors on its beautifully preserved 175 acres, where residents live independently and enjoy all the outdoor spaces, gathering areas, Wellness Center, pool and other amenities that make the community
such an enjoyable place to call home. If the need arises, short-term rehab, assisted living, memory care and longterm skilled nursing are also available. A 5-Star-rated senior community, Rolling Green Village gets rave reviews from residents, which is evident in the hopes they hung on the tree at the groundbreaking for the expansion now underway. One attendee who will soon be a second-generation resident wrote that she hopes “the staff will be as nice and considerate to residents as they were when my mom lived here.” Another resident is clearly enjoying himself, as he wrote that he hopes to live here until he’s at least 105 years old – and is currently 80. Several just hoped Rolling Green Village will continue offering what it does today: “the best place to retire.” Maintaining that reputation – and improving upon it – is what the expansion is all about.
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EXPANDING ON A MISSION The scenic site of Rolling Green Village was donated by Hoke and Mildred Smith more than 30 years ago. Through the decades, the offerings have expanded, but the mission remains the same: serving seniors by providing an environment that enriches quality of life and fosters independence, in a setting nurtured by and established on Christian ideals. Becaue Rolling Green Village is a not-for-profit community, the local board can remain committed to that mission, while also partnering with the growing Upstate community to enrich the lives of its residents. The current expansion is a result of Rolling Green Village’s responsiveness. After gathering information through a market study, the board recognized that the thriving community needed new living spaces, including apartments, duplexes and cottages. The multimillion-dollar expansion will 2
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The community takes pride in being one of the largest not-for-profit employers in the area, employing more than 200 local people at Rolling Green Village to manage daily operations. include 60 new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, each with appealing new floor plans, as well as 23 cottages – a blend of duplexes and detached homes with walkout and daylight basements. The board also recognized the need for more gathering spaces, including a new village center (The Commons), central kitchen, several new dining venues, game and multipurpose rooms, art studio and library. Because residents so often mention their appreciation for the outdoor spaces and walking trails,
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those are being expanded as well. Peggy Dorsey and her husband Marion have already made plans to move into the new apartment building upon its completion in 2020, and say the decision was simple. “Rolling Green has a great location, they have interesting things to do, and we like the fact that it will be new,” Peggy said. “We visited, and it just seems comfortable there. The people who live there love it. And people always remark about how good the food is.” The popular dining program, which offers a wide array of cooked-to-order food at every meal, has a stellar satisfaction rating of 95%, and thanks to the expansion, it will offer even more options, including private dining, a bistro, and a restaurant with an open-kitchen design.
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE Marketing Director Ruth Wood said the expansion process was about responding to the needs of residents and also strengthening ties with the Greenville community. “Decisions were driven by what residents G R O U N D B R E A K I N G
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want the community to be,” she said. Nancy McKittrick has lived in Greenville all of her 86 years, and at Rolling Green Village for 16 years. She loves seeing the community grow and change while holding on to its core values. “I think it’s good to look to the future and plan ahead,” she said. “I’m glad to see them building this new addition, and I know it’s much needed. I’m very happy here and I know they’ll continue to do the great job they’re doing now.” Wood said the board wanted to keep the project local, and was thrilled to partner with Greenville’s Mavin Construction and Triangle Construction Co. The community also takes pride in being one of the largest not-for-profit employers in the area, employing more than 200 local people at Rolling Green Village to manage daily operations. Many more jobs will be provided by the expansion project. The community contributes more than $5 million to the local community each year, Wood said, and its strong financial track record has helped build an excellent
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From left: Rolling Green Village (RGV) Executive Director Bob Benson, LCS Development Nick Herrick, Maven Construction DJ Doherty, RGV Resident Council President George Johnson, President of RGV Board Becky Faulkner, RGV Board Member Curtis Askew, RGV Board Member Duke McCall, County Councilman Rick Roberts, and Triangle Construction Company’s Tom Baer.
reputation with residents and their families. With incredible amenities, caring service, an upbeat culture, an expansive, beautiful campus and an ideal location just minutes from
downtown Greenville, it’s no wonder residents thrive at Rolling Green Village. The carefully planned expansion will allow the community to serve even more residents while enhancing the multitude
of offerings that create unparalleled quality of life. To learn more about Rolling Green Village and the expansion underway, including aerial video and a virtual “walk-through,” visit
us online or call 864.987.4612 with any questions. Make an appointment so the welcoming staff can let you know how Rolling Green Village can offer the lifestyle to help you thrive. ✽
The Rolling Green Village community contributes more than $5 million to the local community each year.
For more information, visit us online at RollingGreenVillage.com or contact Ruth Wood at ruthw@rollinggreenvillage.com One Hoke Smith Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615 | 864.987.4612