Holland, OH – May 7, 2026 – The Douglas Company has broken ground on Silver Birch Columbus, a new affordable assisted living community being developed for client Vermilion Development. This marks the third Silver Birch community TDC is building for Vermilion, following the starts of Silver Birch Amherst and Silver Birch Canton late last year.
Construction on Silver Birch Columbus, an $18.2 million undertaking, began in early December 2025, and the project is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.
Silver Birch Columbus will replicate the design and resident experience of its sister communities — a three-story, wood-framed building with 120 units spanning approximately 90,138 square feet. As with the other Silver Birch projects, this community will feature a robust suite of amenity spaces and services tailored to senior residents. Amenities will include multiple dining areas, a fitness and physical therapy center, a library, beauty and barber services, flexible activity and community rooms, and thoughtfully planned outdoor spaces such as walking paths, a gazebo, and patios.
Silver Birch Columbus is being financed through the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority — a utilization of public resources underscoring Vermilion Development’s commitment to expanding accessible, affordable assisted living options across Ohio.
“We’re honored to partner with Vermilion Development again to deliver Silver Birch Columbus,” said Bruce Douglas, President of The Douglas Company. “Our continued collaboration reflects shared goals — to expand high-quality assisted living options that serve Ohio’s aging population and reinforce the role of thoughtful design, funding partnerships, and community-centered amenities in creating places residents are proud to call home.”
About The Douglas Company
At The Douglas Company, we are an industry-leading Ohio commercial general contractor that has been building high-quality living communities for cost-oriented developers since 1976. With headquarters in Holland, Ohio, and a second office in Orlando, Florida, we serve the Eastern United States with a focus in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Florida. Specializing in affordable and market-rate multifamily developments and the full-range of senior living communities, we pride ourselves on our commitment to consistent results, integrity, and the success of our clients and associates.
As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company since 2021 and a seven-time honoree on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we have provided highly-involved and collaborative preconstruction and construction management services to clients for nearly 50 years. Developed as a result of our comprehensive industry-focused knowledge and experience, our integrated Integri-D Process allows our clients to rest-assured their project is in the right hands. We manage every aspect of the client’s project from up-front cost control, preconstruction services, and construction management through completion and turnover.
For more information on this story or inquiries about The Douglas Company, please contact Bob Ritter, Director of Business Development, at 419-865-8600 or visit our website at www.douglascompany.com.
About Vermilion Development
Vermilion Development is a Chicago-based real estate development and investment firm specializing in community-oriented mixed-use projects and public-private partnerships. Founded in 1992, Vermilion has completed or is currently completing investments and developments totaling more than $1 billion in total capitalization, including 17 affordable assisted living communities in 4 states.
About Silver Birch Living
Silver Birch Living, a partner company to Vermilion Development, is a mission-driven provider of affordable assisted living communities designed to serve Medicaid-eligible seniors and currently operates 12 affordable assisted living communities in IN, IL and AZ, with an additional 5 communities under construction in Ohio. With a focus on dignity, wellness, and community, Silver Birch Living helps residents live healthier, more independent lives while receiving the support they need.
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