Founded in 1983, Erickson Retirement Communities is one of the leading developers of full-service retirement communities in the United States. It a privately held company that maintains a network of more than 20 communities in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. The company serves over 22,000 people and employs more than 12,000 individuals. It offers a range of transportation, grounds maintenance and housekeeping services. Erickson Retirement Communities onsite amenities include stores, restaurants, and fitness and medical centers. The company operates Renaissance Gardens, which is an extended care center that offers short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and respite, dementia and long-term care services for men and women above the age of 60.