In February of 1999, Tom Hofmeister and The Hofmeister Group built its first ALF (Adult Living Facility) in  Tavares, Florida. The privilege of building a structure that would be appreciated by many families over many years was an unforgettable experience. To the average passerby, it may simply be an appealing building on the corner, but in the hearts and mind of those who passed through its doors, that ALF will be forever attached to a fond memory of a loved one.

This ALF represented a wonderful opportunity to build something bigger than an addition to the portfolio of his construction company; it was a legacy to the community.

Catching the Vision

Constructing that first ALF ignited a passion within Tom to wonder about creating not only a building possessing the warmth and comfort of home, but also an entire Senior Living campus that would contribute to a legacy of hope and fulfillment. Influenced by his own personal experiences in dealing with aging family members, he envisioned more than a collection of structures. Tom wanted to create architecture that would support innovative ideas and foster a culture where a senior resident’s individual spirit and gifts could be celebrated and given maximum opportunity to flourish. In 2008 he set out to do just that.

The First Step

One of the first steps was identifying a perfect location that would meet the needs of such a community and so a site was chosen that enjoys both a beautiful Central Florida climate and location. In addition to the site’s breathtaking lakefront views, it also has great access to nearby shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities including a major hospital just several blocks away.

At the realization that this was going to be a major undertaking, Tom and his partner, Dave Croson, began assembling a team of experts from all facets of Senior Care comprised of consultants, architects, engineers, and construction professionals along with a multitude of healthcare providers including doctors, nursing staff, managers and even those specializing in Alzheimer/Dementia Care.

With the support of Waterman Communities, Inc., a premier senior living community provider, and the culmination of hundreds of meetings, interviews, and field trips to senior facilities, the vision of Lakeview Crest began to materialize.

Our Passion

Our passion now is to celebrate each senior’s life-calling, gifts, and abilities create a place (and culture) that will maximize them through innovative architecture and programming.

So if you’re someone who would like to share in our passion to be at the forefront in Senior Living Care, then we encourage you to contact us for more information.

Our goal is to win the heart of every resident… what’s yours?