Development projects
Hillcrest Real Estate Development delivers comprehensive solutions across the senior living spectrum — from concept to completion. Our projects include new, purpose-built communities that serve evolving market needs, as well as strategic reinvestments that modernize and extend the life of existing properties.
Green Field Development
Completed - Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Image courtesy of Boyd Jones
Hillcrest Real Estate Development, in collaboration with Century Development, completed a continuing care retirement community in Gretna, Nebraska, in 2024. Situated on a 20-acre site in the rapidly expanding city of Gretna, the development features a variety of living options: 84 independent living apartments, 26 assisted living apartments and 15 memory care apartments.
In addition to the main building, the community also includes 28 age 55+ garden homes, organized into seven four-plexes. The first eight garden homes were completed in 2024, with the remaining homes under phased development. Future plans for the campus include post-acute and long-term care accommodations.
Completed - Freedom Village of Bellevue
In 2023, Hillcrest Real Estate Development opened Freedom Village of Bellevue, a pocket neighborhood for those 55+. The community features 28 garden homes – designed within seven attractive quadplex residences surrounding the central courtyard – as well as 28 private apartments in a modern, secure building featuring convenient elevator access.
The development’s clubhouse features a fitness gym and community room, while outdoor amenities include a fire pit, conversation patio, garden area and private dog park — all designed to foster connection and convenience within an intimate neighborhood setting.
Bedrooms are modern and spacious.
The clubhouse kitchen space is perfect for hosting parties.
The fitness gym features a variety of equipment for residents to enjoy.
The campus includes walking paths and covered outdoor spaces.
The main building is constructed with covered entrances.
Renovations
Hillcrest Real Estate Development maintains a long-term commitment to the quality and modernization of its portfolio. Through strategic renovations, our team reinvests in existing communities to enhance resident experiences, increase operational efficiency and ensure lasting value for decades to come.
Year of Remodel: 2016
Project Cost: $2,100,000
The renovation at Hillcrest Mable Rose included general updates to floors, walls, window treatments, light fixtures, countertops, artwork, decor and FF&E throughout all commons areas. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and appliances were replaced in all assisted living apartments. Additional updates were made to floors and walls in both assisted living and memory care apartments, enhancing the overall resident environment. A cinema was also added, providing a dedicated space for entertainment and engagement.
Year of Remodel: 2020
Project Cost: $7,000,000
The renovation at Hillcrest Shadow Lake included adding a commercial kitchen with walk-in and commercial laundry. General updates were made to floors, walls, window treatments and FF&E throughout, including commons and resident rooms. Physical plant improvements included new HVAC, electrical (including generator), doors, frames and whirlpool spas, along with exterior updates to the parking lot, storm drainage, windows, siding, soffit and the addition of a covered porte-cochere. Technology upgrades were made to the nurse call, access control, wifi, phones and data room.
Year of Remodel: 2023
Project Cost: $1,800,000
The renovation at Hillcrest Silver Ridge included general updates to floors, walls, window treatments, light fixtures, artwork, decor and FF&E throughout all assisted living commons. In the memory care cottages, updates included floors, walls, artwork, decor and FF&E in all common areas. New resident spaces were created, including McKinney's Gift Shop, a cinema and themed spaces tied to local heritage. Physical plant improvements included a new critical electrical system (including generator), along with technology upgrades to the nurse call, access control, wifi and phones.