QUINCY — Governor JB Pritzker joined other leaders to celebrate the final structural beam being placed at the Quincy Veterans’ Home Thursday. The “Topping Out” ceremony marks a milestone in the nearly $300 million renovation and rehabilitation project that will provide a 260,000 square foot residential long-term care facility and 80,000 square foot independent living facility to Illinois veterans. The construction includes a campus rehabilitation to buildings and infrastructure. The long-term care facility is projected to house 210 skilled-care beds with full amenities for its residents. The independent living building will host 80 independent living units. During the event, the last structural beam was raised to the top of the long-term care facility and attendees had the opportunity to sign the beam before it was placed on the third floor of the structure.
“With these renovations, our veterans and their families will be able to enjoy state-of-the-art facilities that support them in living their fullest life – exercising their right to excellent care in quality surroundings,” said Governor JB Pritzker.
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