LARGO â The co-owner of Lake House Assisted Living Facility is no doubt pleased the Largo Planning Board signed off on his expansion plans April 1.
Eric Moore said his proposal to add a new 54,000-square-foot building with as many as 120 beds to his facility fills a need in the community and is a win for the citizens of Largo.
Representatives from nearby elder-care facilities disagree and say adding more beds puts even more strain on an industry still financially reeling from the effects of the pandemic.
Moore said the 75 units at the family-owned and operated Lake Avenue facility filled up fast when it opened about five years ago, and the community has maintained over 95% occupancy with a waiting list.