(L-R) Jim Sherry, The Meadows of Ottawa; Father Scott Kramer, Sts. Peter and Paul Church; Amy Sealts, Director, Putnam County CIC; Dean Meyer, Ottawa Mayor; and Brianna Kuhlman and Carrie Vorst from The Meadows of Ottawa.
OTTAWA – April 2025
Thirty new senior living patio homes are officially under construction at The Meadows of Ottawa. Design plans for the $8.7 million project were unveiled during a ceremony where project partners, residents and staff from Trilogy Health Services and The Meadows of Ottawa broke ground for the project.
Both one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes between 1,300 – 1,447 SF will be constructed with the first four homes expected to be ready for occupancy in January 2026.
In the past five years, The Meadows of Ottawa has maintained a 95.5% occupancy rate, underscoring the increasing demand for senior living accommodations and services. Individuals living in the patio homes will have access to a private Clubhouse where there will be a full kitchen, sitting area, tables and chairs to be used for games, crafting and gathering with family and friends. They can also add-on services, for example, meals prepared by the Chef at The Meadows of Ottawa.
“Amidst a landscape where senior living options are sparse, our new addition stands as a beacon of opportunity and growth,” said James Sherry, Executive Director of The Meadows of Ottawa. Sherry said they’re proud to introduce a new style of housing to meet the evolving needs of the community. Community Services Representative Brianna Kuhlman also spoke during the ceremony.
Following remarks from Trilogy representatives, Ottawa Mayor Dean Meyer and Putnam County CIC Director Amy Sealts spoke. Meyer thanked Trilogy for continuing to invest in the Ottawa community and said Trilogy helping meet the demand for senior living is important in helping build a stronger community.
Sealts said it’s critical for communities to plan ahead for those aging in place. With more than 11,000 people of retirement age residing in Putnam County, accessible housing like patio homes gives the 65 and up population the ability to remain close to family and friends, opportunities for social engagement and volunteering, and proximity to health and wellness services, dining, and shopping. “After more than four years of planning, by Trilogy starting this project it shows a long-term commitment to caring which further attracts people to the community and retains families across generations,” she said.
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