An aerial view of the Masonic Health Care Center in May, after the completion of the Freemasons Building.

As of May , the Masonic Health Care Center construction project, which began in 1990 and cost approximately $55 million, was completed. In the final phase of the project, the Masons Care Building was reconstructed to accommodate individuals in need of assisted living services, and renamed the Freemasons Building. The building provides an additional 127 living accommodations on the Elizabethtown campus, 103 private rooms and 12 semi-private rooms.

The layout of the building is designed to create a home-like atmosphere. A third floor was added to the existing terrace level, first and second floors. Resident rooms are divided among the four floors. Elegant lounges are conveniently located on each level, providing a place for residents and their families to socialize.

More than 120 residents moved into the Freemasons Building from the residential Village Green Area in mid-May. Staff from the Health Room, previously located in Grand Lodge Hall, relocated to new staff office and treatment rooms, which are centrally located on the first floor of the new building.

Staff members Deb Waters and Jean Cover pose with Mildred Sadler (center) in her new room.