In the Pipeline: acts Retirement Life Communities starts on $200M expansion; covenant living continues growth. In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. Construction: planned. Trilogy announces latest development project. Trilogy Health Services is expanding its footprint in the Midwest with the announcement of a new $30 million senior living and skilled nursing campus in Crestwood, Kentucky, according to a news release. The development will include 123 residential living homes spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Construction: in progress. New affordable project underway in Florida. SG Holdings in partnership with New Urban Development recently marked the start of construction at Serenity Gardens, a new affordable senior living property in Miami Gardens, Florida, according to a news release. The development will include a range of layouts including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Acts Retirement-Life Communities start on expansion in South Carolina. Acts Retirement Life Communities and project partners celebrated the start of construction on the first phase of work that will add independent living, assisted living and memory care at Park Pointe Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina, according to a news release. Also part of the $200 million project includes a hospitality clubhouse and renovated outdoor spaces. The overall expansion project will "effectively double" the size of Park Pointe Village. Acts Retirement-Life Communities is adding 109 new acres at the community, and include 130 new independent living residences and an 18,000 square-foot clubhouse, two new restaurants and fitness, wellness and social spaces. The first phase includes the expansion of 28 new assisted living apartments and a 10-unit memory care renovation and updates to an existing independent living building. The second phase will include 41 new duplex-style carriage homes and options with garages, storage and refined finishes. A new, three-story independent living apartment building will offer new living options alongside a new clubhouse to "anchor the campus, according to the release. Amenities include a wood-fired kitchen, indoor outdoor dining and a multipurpose room, chapel and pickleball court. Outdoor spaces will also be reimagined as part of the project, including a memory care garden, landscaped plazas and courtyards, walking trails, recreation and fitness areas, dog. parks. Project partners include Spiezle Architectural Group, TLC Engineering, DCI Engineers, Vision Builders, Seamon Whiteside and Edifice Construction. Construction: completed. Senior living hospitality Group opens memory care expansion in Connecticut. East Hill, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Southbury, Connecticut, recently opened a memory care expansion project for older adults experiencing late-stage dementia and significant cognitive change, according to a news release. With the expansion of The Gardens project, East Hill is able to offer two neighborhoods of memory care to support residents in all stages of life with dementia. The Villa includes 14 private suites with private bathrooms in a household setting with secure indoor and outdoor spaces with a patio and gardens. The Gardens now includes 18 private studio suites with separate living and sleeping areas with shared spaces including a kitchen, dining area, gathering space and outdoor porch. The Gardens expansion includes "calming household-style living spaces" with supportive lighting, simple layouts, secure walking paths and controlled access. Covenant Living Communities opens latest expansion in Michigan. Covenant Living of The Great Lakes, a not-for-profit community in Grand Rapids, Michigan is set to open its latest expansion later this month, according to a news release. The $30 million expansion includes 36 cottage homes at 18 duplex buildings. The homes include two bedroom and two-and-a-half bath floor plans with attached garages. Project construction started in October 2024 and all cottage homes are now reserved, the news release notes. Along with the new homes, the cottage neighborhood includes a private park and walking paths. The development team included Atlanta-based architectural firm Thompson, Hancock Witte & Associates, Grand Rapids-based civil engineering firm Progressive Companies, and Platinum Contracting Group LLC of Grand Rapids. Other noteworthy projects. Companies featured in this article: Austin Montgomery is a reporter for Senior Housing News as part of WTWH Media. When he isn't writing, find him at a local disc golf course or at the driving range working on his golf swing.

Trilogy health services acquires Kingston HealthCare Company. Exciting news! Today, Trilogy Health Services, LLC is announcing that Trilogy Health Services, LLC has acquired the Toledo-based Kingston HealthCare Company and 14 of its communities. This strategic acquisition deepens its presence across Indiana and Ohio, strengthening its mission to make lives better for residents, their families, and its communities through exceptional care and service. "Kingston's legacy of excellence and dedication to both residents and employees aligns perfectly with Trilogy's values," said Leigh Ann Barney, its CEO. "We are honored to be chosen to continue Kingston's legacy into its next chapter and look forward to building on their strong foundation. Together, we will continue to create an exceptional experience for our customers and employees, while opening new opportunities for growth." The transaction includes a transition in ownership of 14 senior living campuses in Indiana and Ohio, plus two additional sites in North Carolina and New Mexico. Its growth strategy will remain focused on its core Midwestern footprint. Kingston HealthCare, founded and led by President and CEO George Rumman for nearly 40 years, is recognized for its commitment to quality care, employee focus and community impact. "We are proud of the legacy Kingston has created and confident in the future it will build with Trilogy," Rumman said. "This milestone ensures Kingston's mission and values will continue to thrive for years to come." About Kingston HealthCare Company Kingston HealthCare Company, based in Toledo, Ohio, operates 14 senior living communities and employs over 1800 team members. They have provided high-quality senior care for nearly four decades, earning a reputation for excellence, innovation and a deep commitment to their employees and residents.

Rhona Dempsey and Cristina Pietrowski have joined Trilogy Health Services, Louisville, KY, as chief nursing officer and chief legal officer, respectively.