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Grand Opening. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Grand Opening
The Sublette Center held the grand opening for their new independent living facility on Wednesday, November 19th.

Cutting the ribbon. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Cutting the ribbon
Paul Hagenstein got the honor of cutting the ribbon during the Grand Opening of the new Aspen Grove facility. The Sublette County Commissioners (L to R Joel Bousman, Jim Latta, Andy Nelson) and Sublette Center staff look on (L, Sublette Center Administrator Dawn Walker. Board member Jay Majanovich is standing behind Paul.)

Living Room. Photo by Dawn BallouPinedale Online.
Living Room

Living Room and Kitchen view. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Living Room and Kitchen view

Kitchen. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Kitchen
New senior independent living community opens in Pinedale
Aspen Grove opens as part of the Sublette Center senior complex
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
November 21, 2014

Aspen Grove, the newest Independent Living Community in Sublette County held their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 19th. Guests were treated to a nice meal and beverages. Part way into the evening, everyone went outside for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Long-time Pinedale resident Paul Hagenstein got to do the honors of cutting the blue ribbon. Sublette County Commissioners Jim Latta, Joel Bousman and Andy Nelson looked on.

The new adult retirement community is located at 280 Musket Ave, in-between the Sublette Center and Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center. The new facility offers studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments to anyone 60-years of age or older. The complex has 28 total units: 4 studios, 20 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom apartments. The complex is built to all be on a single story, with two wings and all apartments accessed from the inside by a central corridor, hotel-style. Each wing has coin-operated laundry services. Apartments have full kitchens with large refrigerator/freezers, electric stoves, dishwashers, and in-sink garbage disposals. Heat is by natural gas. Electricity is backed up by generators. Each room has special outlets, colored red, that are hooked up to the generator so that those outlets always get power even if the main power supply goes out. Bathrooms are wheel-chair accessible and showers are ADA. Wireless internet accessible in the building. Residents can sign up for either DirectTV or Dish, both of which are already built into the facility.

The new complex is about half rented as of this time. The room rates for the new facility are the same as for rooms in the independent living portion of the old building across the street. Studio apartments rent for $650/month. 1-Bedroom apartments are $905/month. 2-Bedroom apartments rent for $1,375/month. Rents include water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, heat, air conditioning, water utilities and trash removal, as well as weekly housekeeping services. Exterior and yard maintenance are also included. Pets are allowed, but there is a hefty security deposit to have them in the new building.

The complex was built with most money coming from Sublette County, which owns the buildings. The Town of Pinedale put in $1 million towards the building construction project. Total cost was about $6.2 million. Construction began in August, 2013. Groathouse Construction was the general contractor. The County leases operation of the facility to the Sublette Center, a non-profit organization led by a 7-member Board of Directors. Most donations towards the organization are tax deductable.

"Aspen Grove reflects the commitment of Sublette County to our senior citizens and I hope it lasts for many years," said Joel Bousman on behalf of the Sublette County Commissioners.

For more information, call 307-367-4161 or email screception@centurytel.net. Click here to go to their website: www.sublettecenter.org.

Contact information:
Aspen Grove Independent Living
250 Musket Ave
P.O Box 788
Pinedale, WY 82941
Phone: 307-367-4161
Fax: 307-367-4135
Email: screception@centurytel.net.
Website: www.sublettecenter.org.

Room staging was done by the Barn Door in Pinedale. Photos by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!



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  • Complex view. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Complex view
    The building is in an "L" shape with rooms on the wings and gathering area and main entrance at the center. Rooms are accessed by inside hallways, hotel-style. It is all single-story, close walking distance to the Sublette Center and Rendezvous Pointe senior center.

    Front entry. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Front entry

    Back entry. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Back entry

    Back view. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Back view
    Going out this back door, residents are only a short walk away from Rendezvous Pointe senior center.

    View of lawn. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    View of lawn
    Residents on the south side have their patio doors open to the green lawn courtyard. Maintenance crews maintain all sidewalks, do snow shoveling, all lawn care.

    No mowing. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    No mowing
    Apartments fronting Faler Avenue have wrought iron fencing along sidewalk walkway as a separation barrier to back patio areas. No grass, no mowing.

    Faler Ave back yards. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Faler Ave back yards
    Back yard areas along Faler Avenue have fence separations from sidewalk pedestrian traffic. Residents can have pets, but there is a big deposit. It's a walk to pet relief areas outside the building.

    Common area. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Common area
    The common area has comfortable seating and a lovely two-sided fireplace with a tall stonework chimney.

    Chimney. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Chimney

    Mail boxes. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Mail boxes

    Meeting area. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Meeting area
    Residents can reserve this room for private functions. It has a kitchen area for some cooking.

    Good floorplan layouts. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Good floorplan layouts

    Bedroom nook. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Bedroom nook

    Layout. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Layout

    Living room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Living room

    Seating bar. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Seating bar

    Ceiling fans. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ceiling fans
    Apartments have high ceilings

    Bedroom closet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Bedroom closet

    Walk in closet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Walk in closet

    Lower shelf. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Lower shelf
    Some apartments are designed ADA wheelchair height accessible.

    Shelves. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shelves
    Floor to ceiling shelves can be used for clothing, bedding or bathroom item storage.

    Glass patio doors. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Glass patio doors
    Glass doors from living room lead to small patio area outside.

    Carpet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Carpet
    Flooring is carpet squares that can easily be replaced should spills or damage spots occur.

    Entry coat closet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Entry coat closet
    For larger apartments

    Studio coat closet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Studio coat closet
    The coat closet in the studio apartment is tiny.

    Kitchen. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Kitchen

    Studio kitchen. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Studio kitchen
    Studio apartments have much smaller kitchens.

    Refrigerator. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Refrigerator

    Dishwasher. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Dishwasher
    All units come with all appliances.

    2 Sinks. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    2 Sinks
    Larger units have a double sink in the kitchen. Studios have a single sink.

    Studio sink. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Studio sink

    Sink garbage disposal. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sink garbage disposal

    Studio stove. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Studio stove

    Living room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Living room
    Sizes vary by apartment size.

    Studio living room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Studio living room

    Hall. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Hall

    Generator outlet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Generator outlet
    The facility has back-up generators for emergency power during outages. Rooms have a specially marked outlet to plug in essential items that have to always have power.

    ADA door handles. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    ADA door handles

    Thermostat. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Thermostat
    Individual room controls for heating

    Bathroom. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Bathroom

    Toilet. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Toilet

    Grab bars. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Grab bars

    Shower. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shower

    Hand wand. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Hand wand

    Easy in and out. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Easy in and out

    Fire alarms. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Fire alarms
    Smoke detectors and fire alarms in all rooms and areas.

    Refreshments. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Refreshments
    The Sublette Center kitchen staff served up delicious fare for guests at the Aspen Grove open house.

    Hall lighting. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Hall lighting

    Hallway. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Hallway

    High hallway ceilings. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    High hallway ceilings

    Drinking fountains. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Drinking fountains
    In the hallways

    ADA door. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    ADA door
    Some of the apartments are fully ADA accessible, including having lowered peepoles in the

    Apartment entry. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Apartment entry
    Some residents choose to personalize the entryway into their apartments along the hallway.

    ADA room numbers. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    ADA room numbers

    Laundry Room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Laundry Room

    Dryers. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Dryers

    Washer. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Washer
    Machines are coin operated

    Commercial washer. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Commercial washer
    Bigger washer for larger loads.

    Folding table. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Folding table
    In communal laundry room

    Side door entry. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Side door entry

    Door button. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Door button
    Outside door entry

    Inside door button. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Inside door button
    Entrances are double-door, foul weather entries with automatic door opener push buttons.

    Close to Sublette Center. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Close to Sublette Center
    Aspen Grove is just steps away from both the Sublette Center and Rendevous Pointe Senior Center.
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