Callahan, Inc. breaks ground on 62-unit Carriage House at Lee's Farm

Callahan, Inc. recently broke ground on a new senior living community. The Carriage House at Lee's Farm will feature 62-units with specialized wings dedicated to assisted living and memory care. The Northbridge Companies is the owner of the project. Callahan Inc., is serving as the general contractor on the project and will be self performing all site-work. The two-story, wood framed structure is approximately 54,000 s/f. The community will include a mix of studios, along with one and two bedroom units. Once complete, 33 of the units will be dedicated to assisted living residents and 29 units on the first floor will be dedicated to memory loss residents. "Constructing senior housing with units designated for both those who want assisted living capabilities, but also those who may be experiencing memory loss is a tremendous asset to the community," said Joe Roche, project executive at Callahan. The Carriage House will offer a number of features and services including: common and private dining rooms, café, fitness center, sunroom, library, salon and barber shop, brain gym, activity rooms, open and enclosed courtyards, a lounge, housekeeping and laundry, state-of-the-art emergency call system, theatre and art studio. In addition, services will include wellness and exercise programs, a full-time social coordinator, a short-stay respite program, medication monitoring, scheduled transportation and computer training. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2013. Traditional apartments will include kitchenettes, television, internet and phone access. Generation program apartments will feature private and semi-private apartments in a separate and secure environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments. There are a limited number of upgraded apartments, also available. The Carriage House at Lee's Farm is currently under construction and located off Rte. 20 and minutes from I-95 in Wayland. Callahan is a full service construction firm which specializes in construction management and preconstruction. The company's experience includes retail, multi-family, education, corporate, industrial, and historic preservation and rehabilitation projects. Callahan has extensive experience in the commercial construction industry and has worked with many large New England developers and property managers. Shown (from left) are: Wendy Nowokunski, president, Northbridge Cos.; James Coughlin, CEO, Northbridge Cos.; Kevin Teller, assistant VP, Cambridge Savings Bank; Michael Lindgren, senior VP, Cambridge Savings Bank; Patrick Callahan, president, Callahan Inc.; Paul Maloney, The Architectural Team; and Ray Mitrano, Waypoint Advisors.