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Mirador, Corpus Christi’s first and only full service life care senior living community, recently achieved a construction milestone when the last structural beam was placed atop the building.   

Mirador will be a $79 million, gated senior living community located in the heart of south Corpus Christi. Designed by architectural firm three and constructed by Andres Construction, Mirador will be completed in summer 2011.

“Achieving this topping out milestone on schedule is really exciting for all of us,” said Wendy Gainan, director of sales and marketing for Mirador. “This event signals the entire community that Mirador will soon be an operating reality.  Next year will prove to be a very exciting year, and we are all looking forward to the thrilling times ahead.

The community will feature approximately 125 customized independent living apartment homes, each with a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and 24-hour emergency response system, as well as 44 private assisted living suites, 41 private rooms for dignified nursing care, and 18 private residences for memory support.  Special amenities for owners include five-star dining, concierge services, an innovative fitness center, a dog park, pool and spa, a performing arts theatre, a wellness clinic, and more.

Mirador is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit senior living community sponsored by Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), a Texas-based nonprofit organization that sponsors sister communities Edgemere in Dallas, The Buckingham in Houston, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, and The Stayton at Museum Way under construction in Fort Worth.  For information, visit www.miradorretirement.com, or call (361) 288-7027.