Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Site Plan For Assisted Living Facility

Mentor Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for an assisted living and memory care facility at 7900 Center Street in the Newell Creek development.

The proposed facility would have 103 units with 134 total beds -- 71 assisted-living units, 25 memory-care units for those with Alzheimer's or dementia and seven enhanced care units.

The Newell Creek Homeowners Association did not oppose the building of the facility, .

However, they do want a buffer between it and their homes.

Harry Hopes, the head of the homeowners association, requested the facility add a 3-foot soil mound to the north and plant trees to the west, where it would border with residential neighborhoods.

Greg Elmore, Mentor Senior Living's spokesman, said they agreed in principal but said a soil mound might be difficult to erect because of limited space.

Elmore, Hopes and the city of Mentor all agreed they would discuss the matter together before the Planning Commission approves a final site plan.