WELCOME TO Legacy at Mills River

A Place to Call Home

Something special is coming to Western North Carolina. Located just a few short miles outside of Asheville, NC a new vision of laid-back luxury retirement living is being built.

Here, it’s simple. You own your home. And ownership means membership. Your membership not only delivers a concierge level of services and amenities but private long-term healthcare. And that’s peace of mind. For now and in the future.

We are accepting reservations now, with plans to open in 2027.

WELCOME TO Legacy at Mills River

A Place to Call Home

Something special is coming to Western North Carolina. Located just a few short miles outside of Asheville, NC a new vision of laid-back luxury retirement living is being built.

Here, it’s simple. You own your home. And ownership means membership. Your membership not only delivers a concierge level of services and amenities but private long-term healthcare. And that’s peace of mind. For now and in the future.

We are accepting reservations now, with plans to open in 2025.

Find Your Dream Retirement Home

Owning a home at Legacy combines luxury retirement living with the security of knowing your long-term needs will be met.

Find Your Dream Retirement Home

Owning a home at Legacy combines luxury retirement living with the security of knowing your long-term needs will be met.

customize your home

A Place That Belongs to You

Enjoy brand-new construction and transform a floor plan into a home with select custom fixtures and finishes.

Once you choose your home from an extensive range of modern layouts, select your designer décor from a comprehensive binder of options—every possible choice, from hardware and appliances to colors and finishes. We offer three levels of customized elegance—and a customization specialist will be available to help you navigate it all.

A Place to Discover

Be a vital part of a new community. Shape the culture. Create and lead programs and activities that seem most meaningful to you while building lasting friendships.

HEALTHCARE
While you never know what life will hold, you can be better prepared.

LIFESTYLE
Laid-back luxury retirement living with a community.

LOCATION
Rural mountain beauty, just miles from vibrant and eclectic small towns.

Legacy News

Press Release – June 26 Groundbreaking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 Legacy at Mills River Breaks Ground on $255 Million Retirement Community in Western North Carolina Mills River, N.C. — Blue Ridge Retirement Partners, developers of Legacy at Mills River, are proud to announce that site work will officially begin

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Legacy at Mills River Fact Sheet

LEGACY AT MILLS RIVER – FACT SHEET Groundbreaking Ceremony | June 26, 2025 582 Jeffress Road, Mills River, NC Overview Legacy at Mills River officially breaks ground on a $255 million Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Western North Carolina. Developed by Blue Ridge Retirement

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Developer Highlights

Legacy is fortunate to have Rick Grant, President of Beverly-Grant Inc., as one of its developers.  We want to acquaint you with Rick’s company and proudly highlight two recently accomplished projects that confirm our confidence in the company’s capability to bring Legacy to life. Who

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Blog

Know Your Why – James Weil

WHY DO I VOLUNTEER? The thought-provoking book, “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek, states that any person or organization can explain what they do; some can explain how they are different or better, but not that many can clearly articulate why, and why is the

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Build Your Legacy through a Senior Living Ownership Model

In recent years, as seniors have become more active, more socially engaged, and more desiring of living situations that embody a modern mindset, both the variety and quality of retirement options have increased substantially. Independent living communities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) have made

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Q&A with David Ammons, Developer of Legacy

We’ve asked David Ammons, one of our principal developers and owner of Retirement Living Associates, the company who will also manage Legacy once we open, some questions related to the current construction industry climate and Legacy’s future. YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES.

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Janet & Ann

Janet & Ann met in a yoga class over a decade ago and were married on the day the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Obergefell v. Hodges case.

Barbara and Paul

While Barbara and Paul have enjoyed living in downtown Charleston, SC, they will not miss the growing threat of hurricanes, tidal flooding and the various impacts of climate change when they move to Legacy.