Senior community operator Sterling Estates has announced the opening of its newest retirement neighborhood, Sterling Estates of West Cobb, in Marietta. The company will celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. today. From 5 to 8 p.m., the general public is invited to attend an open house with hors d’ouevres, beverages and live music from The Elderly Brothers.

This is the second Sterling property to open in Cobb County; Sterling Estates of East Cobb opened in August 2012 with 120 seniors currently residing in both independent and assisted living.

The new 25-acre community is at 3165 Dallas Highway between Dallas Highway and Kennesaw View Drive. Like Sterling Estates of East Cobb, the west Cobb community has independent living cottages, garden homes and apartments in a classic neighborhood setting with walking paths, beautifully landscaped courtyards and pocket parks for resident enjoyment. When fully built out, the independent neighborhood will have 50-plus cottages and garden homes and 42 one- and two-bedroom apartments. An independent living clubhouse will be built in the future phase as well.

The current phase opened with 16 cottages and garden homes and 21 apartments. In addition to independent living, the community has a main living residence with 90 living units, to be licensed as assisted living providing studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. This main residence, The Landmark, is now open with a variety of dining venues including The Sterling Grill and also the Sterling Way Wellness Center with an indoor heated saltwater aerobic pool.

The west Cobb property opened for move-in in late August and has 44 residents with another 36 scheduled to move in over the next month.

For more info or a private tour, call 770-255-7000.