Posted on Saturday, 15th May 2010 by Laura Hernandez
Officials of The Communities of Solarbron are considering a site in Warrick County, Ind., just east of Evansville, for a potential second location in the future.
Terry Miller, Solarbron chief executive/health administrator, said in an interview Wednesday the location of primary interest sits on the south side of the busy intersection of East Lloyd Expressway and Epworth Road.
The consideration, he said, is the result of many people expressing an interest in having Solarbron’s 25 years of experience more readily available to the area’s East Side,
“From talking with different people, that would help us serve the community better.”
Miller said “absolutely yes” when asked whether the Solarbron West campus, established in 1985, would continue operating.
“We will never abandon our commitment to the West Side,” he said.
The existing Solarbron is a 72-acre continuing care retirement campus, adjacent to the University of Southern Indiana.
Said Miller: “Solarbron has a well-established tradition of providing quality services to seniors and has been recognized for its residents centric approach to care.
“Solarbron will continue this tradition on Evansville’s West Side.”
Miller said the new second campus under consideration would employ more than 100 additional people.
Solarbron West on average has between 130 to 140 employees.
Solarbron officials envision the Warrick County site would contain assisted living, independent living, memory care, apartments certified for Medicare, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and a large rehabilitation gym.
“Solarbron is very appreciative of the strong support the entire community has extended over the years.
“This proposed East Side project is truly the product of community support,” said Miller.
“It’s important to note however, that there are many contingencies that must be satisfied before the project goes forward.”
Miller has held his positions with Solarbron for more than 20 years and has been associated with the industry 32 years.