Fahrney Keedy breaks ground on independent living expansion

BOONSBORO — Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community officially broke ground at its 8507 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro location on Monday, Sept. 23.

The groundbreaking marked the beginning of a new partnership with Paul Crampton Contractors. Together they will begin the expansion of Fahrney Keedy’s independent living community, starting with the construction of a model home.

The model home will feature two bedrooms, two baths, a den, a two-car garage, sunroom, a fireplace and granite countertops.

The model home, designed by Noelker & Hull Associates, is expected to be completed by early Spring 2025.

Fahrney Keedy President and CEO Stephen Coetzee emphasized the importance of independent living in senior care, stating: “Independent living is becoming an increasingly important option for the future of senior care. It serves our aging population at a point in their lives when they’re able to still be autonomous and embrace an active lifestyle yet plan for their future by being part of a continuum of care. If and when advanced care is needed by the resident, our facility is within close reach.”

This expansion is made possible by a donation from Fahrney Keedy resident Sylvia Frank, whose contribution will cover the construction costs. She hopes that the model home will drive pre-sales for the overall expansion, which will eventually include 36 individual units pending final approval from the Maryland Department of Aging.

Paul Crampton Jr. of Paul Crampton Contractors shared his enthusiasm for the project: “We’re looking forward to being part of your community and constructing this model. I think it’s going to bring a lot of people down here who’ll truly appreciate this way of life.”

The groundbreaking event was attended by several guests, including representatives from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce; Washington County Commissioners, President John Barr, Vice President Jeff Cline and Randy Wagner; and Hagerstown Councilmember Peter E. Perini Sr.

Fahrney Keedy is offering a limited-time opportunity for future residents to secure a pre-sale of one of the new independent living cottages, with a 10% discount on their entrance fee.

To learn more about the independent living expansion or secure a pre-sale, contact Director of Marketing Tim Luipersbeck at 301-671-5019 or tluipersbeck@fkhv.org.

Floor plans, cottage styles and virtual tours of the renderings, designed by Noelker & Hull Associates, are available at fkhv.org .

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Fahrney Keedy breaks ground on independent living expansion