CHICAGO—Families searching for a senior lifestyle community that perfectly blends compassionate care with clinical expertise will have a new option in Linden, Mich. Charter Senior Living and DMK Development Group have announced plans to partner for the development of their next senior living community in the vibrant community that takes pride in its historic charm.
DMK Development Group has secured approximately 8.25 acres of land for purchase near Linden Price Airport. Pending final approvals, construction could start as soon as this fall with completion as early as fall 2021.
“We are pleased to be part of this exciting new project,” said Keven J. Bennema, CEO of Charter Senior Living. “We saw an opportunity to not only extend our mission, but to expand upon what we do best as an organization—provide exceptional support and services to senior adults in eight states. We understand the needs of families across the country, and we have been able to develop unique services and programs that have enhanced the lives of thousands of seniors and look forward to operating is this new market.”
The new community will feature 56 assisted living and 25 memory care apartments in a mixture of studios and one- and two-bedroom suites. Amenities will be as varied as the seniors who will call the community home. The community will boast a full-service bistro, multiple dining areas complete with an on-site chef, an activity room designed to accommodate everything from art projects to game nights, a beauty and barber salon, library, and a fitness center. Outside, seniors and their guests can enjoy beautifully landscaped courtyards, a putting green, lush gardens, and more. The project will represent a total community investment of $14 million and create over 200 construction jobs, as well as 60 to 70 permanent jobs once the community is open.
“We identified a growing need in Linden/Fenton markets for a senior community that will provide quality, hospitality-based senior care without giving up the luxuries of home,” commented David Kitchen, founder and CEO of DMK Development Group. “The innovative design and hospitality-oriented care of our communities give aging Americans what they want today—more services, amenities and the attention they deserve. Our partnership with an outstanding family-owned, dedicated team like Charter Senior Living, is an exciting collaboration towards continuing their mission to enhance the human spirit.”
About Charter Senior Living
Based in Chicago, Charter Senior Living is a caring and compassionate leader within the senior living industry. The family-owned business with an executive team has more than 100 combined years in the senior housing industry. Through Charter’s personalized services, dedication to the preservation of the legacies of their residents, and commitment to their associates, Charter lives its mission of enhancing the human spirits of residents, their families, and associates.
Whether it’s a new development, expansion, or repositioning of an existing community, Charter specializes in the growth of senior living communities with the depth and breadth of experience to handle the everyday details and nuances of developing, building, and growing occupancy to capacity of a senior living community. Charter manages 18 senior living communities, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. For more information, visit charterseniorliving.com.
About DMK Development
DMK Development Group is a premier national senior housing/healthcare developer and general construction firm, combining 30+ years of healthcare development, operations, and construction experience with unsurpassed service and value to the burgeoning healthcare market. For four consecutive years, DMK has been honored by Business First as one of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the Louisville, Ky., area. DMK offers a full-suite of services, ranging from project finance and site selection/feasibility expertise to turn-key design build and general contracting services, all in a comprehensive senior housing/health care solution.
