Grande Place at Moorings Park at Grey Oaks Celebrates Its Grand Opening

City and county officials, current and future residents, and representatives of Moorings Park were on hand recently to celebrate the completion of Grande Place at Moorings Park at Grey Oaks. Grande Place constitutes Phase IV of construction at Moorings Park at Grey Oaks, which was the final phase of construction.

Remarks to the more than 200 guests were given by Steve Brinkert, Vice President of Resident Services for Moorings Park; Dr. John Little, Chairman of Moorings Park’s Board of Directors and Dan Lavendar, CEO and President of Moorings Park.

“You can’t swim for new horizons until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore,” Brickert said, quoting William Faulkner. “Our residents here at Moorings Park at Grey Oaks weren’t afraid to lose sight of the shore, and because of that, they are the beneficiaries of a new and exciting life.”

“Moorings Park at Grey Oaks rose like a Phoenix,” said Little who was involved in the project from its inception. “It’s absolutely beautiful. Every time I come through here I feel a great sense of pride.”

Lavender reminded the crowd that January 2013 was the date the board approved the project named Moorings Park at Grey Oaks. In April 2014, a ground breaking ceremony was held to mark the start of Phase I.

“Phase I was completed in October 2015 and Phase II in January 2016,” said Lavender. “Phase III was completed in March 2016 and now, one year later, we mark the completion of our fourth and final phase, which is two years ahead of our original schedule.”

Lavender continued, “Today may be the end of the 20-year-old-question regarding; What’s going to go in at the end of The Estuary? But, it’s just the beginning for us of fulfilling our commitment to help you, our residents, successfully age.”

Following remarks by officials, a ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted marking the official grand opening. Joining the three speakers behind the ribbon was Michael Darby, President and CEO of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, and Fred Yanni and Dr. Robert Jones, both members of the Board of Directors.

Grande Place is home to 13 beautifully designed and finished penthouse-style residences, all of which have been sold, as well as the community’s clubhouse, The Center for Healthy Living and Oakstone Assisted Living and Memory Care.

The luxurious 38 assisted living and memory care residences at Oakstone offer Simply the Best® quality healthcare services in a family friendly environment.

The center provides 24-hour all-inclusive assistance with the activities of daily living in the assisted living private suites. Residents receive all the features and benefits of Moorings Park’s award-winning continuum of care that incudes social, intellectual, spiritual and recreational activities and events, as well as dining, in a beautiful setting.

Oakstone’s memory care suites provide certified, compassionate care to residents and their families who are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and other related dementias.

In addition to the assisted living and memory care residences of Oakstone and the 13 penthouse-style residences, Grande Place is also the home of the clubhouse for residents of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks.

Among the many amenities open to the residents are a luxurious lounge, elegantly appointed casual and formal dining spaces, a private dining room, a creative arts studio, fitness center, salon and spa, covered outdoor terraces, rooftop gardens, a ballroom for dinner dances, lectures and large gatherings and a resort-style pool and spa.

The SandWedge Bistro is one of three dining options at Grande Place and will provide indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the pool, serving breakfast and lunch daily.

The 105 Restaurant’s formal dining room, located on the west side of the clubhouse’s second floor, will offer exquisite indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining on the terrace.

The Vynes Restaurant and Bar, located on the club’s second floor, will feature a casual dining and lounge experience, including outdoor terrace dining and ambient fire pit.

Moorings Park’s Care 360 concierge healthcare program and physical therapy services will be provided at the nearby 6,000-square foot Center for Healthy Living.

Off-season golf, year-round tennis, additional dining options and fitness facilities, and year-round activities are included through the Sports Membership at Grey Oaks Country Club.

Moorings Park is a nationally accredited, nonprofit, Medicare certified community and the only A+ S & P and Fitch rated Life Plan Community (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Community) in the country. It has been repeatedly acknowledged as Southwest Florida’s premier retirement community for more than 35 years. It was the first and only Life Plan Community located in the City of Naples. Moorings Park at Grey Oaks is the second.

For additional information about The Residences at Grande Place and Oakstone Assisted Living and Memory Care, contact the Moorings Park at Grey Oaks Sales Center at 239-919-1732, or visit the Sales Center at 2355 Rue du Jardin.