The nonprofit senior-living provider Brio Living Services has secured US $130 million to begin a major expansion of its Porter Hills Village campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Groundbreaking and civil-works pending financing mark this as a transformative step for the organisation and community.
Construction will replace ageing assisted-living, memory-support and skilled-nursing buildings with a new 250,000 square-foot facility. Simultaneously, the project will add 55 – 60 independent-living apartments to meet growing demand in the region.
Project Factsheet
Location: Porter Hills Village campus, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Investment: Up to US $130 million
Building size: 250,000 sq ft replacement building plus new independent-living units
Independent-living units: 55-60 new apartments
Current campus residents: About 400 older adults across various levels of care
Significance of the project
This expansion underscores Brio’s commitment to replacing outdated facilities and aligning its built environment with modern senior-living expectations. By investing now, the organisation positions the campus for the next 50 years of service, rather than incremental patches. Through this upgrade, the community will benefit from thoughtfully designed living-spaces, wellness-oriented amenities and superior care environments. Moreover, the project fosters local economic impact, from construction-jobs to supplier-engagement and new service-delivery opportunities in West Michigan.
Beyond direct benefits, the expansion adds value in broader ways for the construction and senior-care sectors. Its scale and complexity create demand for heavy-civil work, high-performance building systems, and specialised care-facility design. Similarly, the launch of construction on One West Twelve Residences in Miami demonstrates how integrated, mixed-use developments are reshaping modern urban living through innovative design and multifunctional spaces. Further, by integrating independent-living, memory-care and skilled-nursing under a unified master plan, the project serves as a blueprint for next-generation senior-living campuses elsewhere.
