United Group Wins National Honor For Independent Living Apartment Community In Florida

TROY, N.Y.–The United Group of Companies, Inc., a corporation that excels in the development, financing, construction, and professional management of real estate, is pleased to announce it has received a Silver Award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 50+ Housing Awards. United Group received the recognition for its development of Sandalwood Village, an independent living apartment community located in Naples, FL, set to open in April.

The Best of 50+ Housing Awards honor excellence in design, development, amenities and marketing for the mature demographic. The award also highlights United Group’s Senior Umbrella Network (SUN®) program, a lifestyle programming model designed to foster and support independent living, create community and enhance an active lifestyle. SUN provides a variety of services and a full calendar of events and social activities for its residents.

“Knowing the NAHB has chosen Sandalwood Village as a national silver award recipient for the Best 50+ Independent Living Community in the country is a true testament to the talent and vision of the development and management teams at United,” said Michael J. Uccellini, President and CEO of The United Group of Companies, Inc. “We’re excited to open the community in April and show our new residents they made the best choice in senior housing in the Naples market.”

Comprised of 163 apartment homes, Sandalwood Village is a unique and stylish community designed for active, independent adults ages 55 and older. Residents can choose from a variety of floorplans with either one or two bedrooms. Amenities include maintenance services, central air conditioning, a community clubhouse, pool and spa, an on-site restaurant, fitness facilities, covered parking, elevators and more.u