BASALT — A pending land deal could put a continuing-care retirement community for senior citizens in Basalt.
The Aspen Valley Medical Foundation is close to securing 9 acres near Basalt High School for a development that it once hoped to put in Aspen.
The nonprofit organization is making an offer on the property and working on the terms of a contract; the deal could be finalized next week, according to Kris Marsh, foundation president and CEO.
“We’re very excited. We feel Basalt has really been welcoming — they’re very excited about the project,” she said. “We’re hoping it will happen. The seller is eager, and we’re anxious to do it.”
The foundation initially looked for a place in Aspen to locate the retirement community, which is to provide independent living for retirees, plus an assisted-living program for those who can live independently, but need some help, and a skilled-nursing facility for those who require nursing-home care.
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