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 Partners, this project brings an innovative, homeownership-based model of luxury senior living to the region.

Project Highlights

• Total Development Cost: $255 million
• Acreage: 112 scenic acres, 8 miles south of Asheville
• Residences: 216 total, including:
  • 70 apartment homes (5-story building)
  • 76 single-family homes
  • 70 duplex units
• Opening: Expected completion in 2027

Community Amenities

• Dining & Social: Multiple dining venues, performing arts auditorium, movie theater
• Health & Wellness: On-site primary care clinic, fitness and wellness center
• Lifestyle Features:
  • Walking trails, dog park
  • Pickleball & bocce courts
  • Community gardens
  • Stocked fishing pond
• Services Included: Housekeeping, dining, landscaping, transportation, and 24/7 security
• Permanent Jobs Created:  120 full and part-time employees

Continuing Care Services

• On-site licensed assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in a dedicated health center
• Legacy will be the only retirement community in WNC offering homeownership and private healthcare access

Development Team

• Blue Ridge Retirement Partners Developers:
  • Beverly-Grant (Rick Grant, President)
  • Retirement Living Associates (David Ammons, President)
  • Liberty Senior Living (Will Purvis, CEO)
• General Contractor: Beverly-Grant, Inc. (Rick Grant, President)
• Design & Engineering:
  • ARCA Design
  • McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
  • Civil Design Concepts
  • Kimley-Horn

Real Estate Details

• Homes Available: 216
• Pricing: $500,000 to $1.7 million
• Reservation Info: Accepting 10% fully refundable deposits
• Ownership Model: Maintenance-free, age-restricted living with long-term health care access
• Construction Jobs Created:  250

Contact

Elizabeth Ford
Director of Sales and Marketing, Legacy at Mills River
Elizabeth.Ford@LegacyatMillsRiver.com  |  828-999-0640
legacyatmillsriver.com