THE NEW RETREAT AT PALM BEACH
PROJECTED TO PRODUCE 200 JOBS
Groundbreaking Scheduled for 17th of September
Palm Springs, FL – Retreat at Palm Beach County will construct a $12 million, state of the art, high-end, addiction treatment center in Palm Springs, Florida, less than ten miles south of Palm Beach International Airport. The project will include two buildings totaling approximately 53,800 square feet and will offer amenities such as a dining room, a commercial kitchen, therapy rooms and recreational facilities. The main building will include 107 luxury beds. The second building will be used for medical offices, administration and other support functions.
According to Wayne Burns, CEO, Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, “Retreat at Palm Beach is projected to create over 200 jobs for operations, plus many more during the construction phase of this project. We are excited that Retreat selected central Palm Beach County for their newest location and we welcome them to the Central Palm Beach County Chamber family.”
The new location in Palm Springs, Florida will combine a traditional treatment model with primarily in-network services marking their continued commitment to providing the highest quality of care at an affordable cost.
“With over 50 years of cumulative experience operating similar facilities, our team has a proven track record of delivering results,” says owner and CEO, Peter Schorr. “We are thrilled to become part of the economic vitality of Palm Beach County while also improving the lives of individuals and families.
The builder for the project is D. Stephenson Construction; it is scheduled for completion sometime in the fall of 2015.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which is by invitation only, will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00am at 4020 Lake Worth Road. Several company executives, including CEO, Peter Schorr, as well as local dignitaries from around the county will be in attendance.
About Retreat at Palm Beach County
Retreat at Palm Beach County is a private, luxury rehab center in Palm Springs, Florida offering exclusive drug and alcohol addiction treatment and detoxification programs. Patients experience custom-tailored treatment and recovery plans enabling them to rebuild their lives with Retreat’s expert treatment and therapy teams. Retreat is a fully accredited rehabilitation center and accepts most insurance coverage, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care and treatment. A second Retreat is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Visit www.retreatlc.com or www.retreatpbc.com.
About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
The geographic footprint of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber extends from the sugar cane fields near Lake Okeechobee to the coral reefs of the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing 15 municipalities and serving a population of more than 490,000 residents, roughly 36 percent of the population of Palm Beach County. From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach. Over 1,000 business members receive benefits through the Chamber’s programs and services. The Chamber also produces marquis events such as Economic Forums and the Wellington Holiday Parade. Visit www.cpbchamber.com.