New Senior Housing Development in Orono Should Be Built by Spring

Ground has been broken on a new senior housing development in Orono.

"Trails of Orono," a $10 million two-story facility, will house 19 memory care units and 43 assisted living units. The complex is a long-term partnership with Kraus-Anderson and Minneapolis-based senior housing provider Ebenezer Management Services.

Trails of Orono will be built by Kraus-Anderson Construction and is expected to be completed during the spring of 2012. The facility will be managed by Ebenezer. 

The new facility will feature a movie theater, library, beauty/barber shop, physical therapy area, dining hall and common lounge areas.  

“We’re excited to be working with Ebenezer and with the City of Orono to address the senior housing need in this market,” said Matt Alexander, director of real estate development for Kraus-Anderson Realty.

Kraus-Anderson Realty and Ebenezer together are currently developing several senior housing projects. 

A part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, transitional and long-term care, and other programs for seniors.

“Ebenezer is excited to partner with Kraus-Anderson on Trails of Orono,” said Susan Farr Ebenezer’s vice president of business development. “With the combined talent and resources of our two organizations, we plan to build an innovative community that celebrates health, wellness and lifelong learning."

Kraus-Anderson leases and manages more than four million square feet of commercial property, including office, industrial and retail shopping centers. 

Trails of Orono is located at 875 Wayzata blvd (New Highway 12 and Luce Line Trail Access) in Orono.