CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LA VERNE, Calif.) — NEWS: Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, CA (Los Angeles County), is expanding and connecting its campus with the addition of the Gateway Project. The project includes a walkway connecting its east and west campuses, a new neighborhood of single-family homes, and the renovation of three existing homes. Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC).
The additions are designed to enhance everyday life in the community by adding direct pedestrian access between dining, wellness, and residential areas at Hillcrest. The zoning changes were unanimously approved by the La Verne City Council in March and mark the culmination of 80 years of planning and development to geographically unify the 50-acre campus.
As the senior housing industry prepares to handle the “Silver Tsunami,” with an estimated 10,000 baby boomers retiring daily, Hillcrest is experiencing increasing demand for independent living options in the San Gabriel Valley. With over 20 acres of vacant property, the community is well-positioned for growth and relevance as older adults seek retirement housing options.
The Gateway neighborhood will feature seven single-family homes designed for residents who want a low-maintenance lifestyle with access to on-campus services and independent living. Each residence will offer approximately 1,600 square feet, two-car garages, and modern layouts, including open-concept kitchens and single-level floor plans.
The project builds on the success of Hillcrest’s Hawthorne neighborhood and reflects growing demand for residential living options that blend privacy with access to dining and wellness programs. Residents will have full access to Hillcrest’s suite of amenities, wellness programs, and continuum-of-care services.
Construction is expected to be completed between fall and winter 2027.
Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley, less than 30 minutes from Los Angeles, Anaheim, Pasadena, and San Bernardino and at the gateway to the Inland Empire. https://www.livingathillcrest.org/.
La Verne is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 31,334 at the 2020 census.
SUMMARY [AI]
- Hillcrest is expanding its senior living campus through the new “Gateway Project,” which will connect its east and west campuses with a pedestrian walkway and add new residential development.
- The expansion includes seven new single-family homes and renovations to three existing homes, offering low-maintenance independent living with access to dining, wellness, and continuum-of-care services.
- The project responds to rising demand for senior housing as the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring baby boomers accelerates, positioning Hillcrest to grow across its more than 20 acres of undeveloped land in the San Gabriel Valley.
- The La Verne City Council unanimously approved zoning changes in March 2026, marking a major milestone in Hillcrest’s long-term campus unification plans, with construction expected to finish between fall and winter 2027.
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