The Grandview Featured in Profile by Senior Housing News

The Grandview, the Erickson Senior Living community currently under construction in Bethesda, was featured in an article published by Senior Housing News entitled “5 Development Projects to Watch in 2024 and Beyond.”

The link with the full story is here https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/09/17/5-development-projects-to-watch-in-2024-and-beyond/.

You can read the excerpt about The Grandview below.

Erickson Senior Living’s first ‘vertical’ community

Erickson Senior Living, the company behind sprawling CCRC campuses across the country, is in the process of developing its first “vertical” community in Bethesda Maryland.

The project, known as The Grandview, is coming together at the site of the former home of Marriott International Headquarters. Although the property at the site was a Senior Housing News project to watch in 2021, its latest iteration and plans have evolved in the time since and now offer a glimpse into Erickson’s next chapter. That makes it worth another look years after its official debut.

According to Scott Gensler, senior vice president of real estate acquisition at Erickson Senior Living, the project allows the company to bring the “in-demand” lifestyle seen at its CCRCs to a more urban location. The community is being specifically designed for active seniors aged 62 and up.

“Our company places an emphasis on listening to the changing needs of residents and prospects.” Gensler told Senior Housing News. “As a result, we continue to evolve our offerings at current and new communities.”

Among the new offerings for The Grandview are outdoor dining, health and well-being offerings such as pickleball courts and meditation areas and programs that support resilience and mental health, according to Gensler.

Land for the community was purchased in December 2018. Over the past six years, Erickson’s teams have been redeveloping the property to fit its incoming 247 independent living one- and two-bedroom apartment homes.

Amenities will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, all-season pool, dog park, salon and spa, spaces for learning, hobbies, and socializing and abundant green space in the adjoining urban park.

“The Grandview is a reflection of Erickson Senior Living’s commitment to adapting to meet the preferences of current and future residents,” he said.

Future development planned to include additional residences as well as a full continuum of healthcare for older adults, Gensler said.

Excerpt from article published September 17, 2024