HOLLAND, OH — October 27, 2026 — The Douglas Company, alongside project partners, celebrated the groundbreaking of Silver Birch of Painesville, a new assisted living community in Painesville, Ohio. The three-story community will include 120 assisted living residences across approximately 90,431 square feet and carries a construction contract value of approximately $18.6 million. Completion is scheduled for November 2027.
Developed by Vermilion Development and designed by WJW Architects, Silver Birch of Painesville continues The Douglas Company’s work with both organizations.
The community will feature a variety of resident-focused amenities, including outdoor patios, a walking path and recreation area, community room, activity kitchen, dining room, private dining and conference space, game room, salon, wellness area, fitness room, puzzle lounge, physical therapy space, laundry rooms, and TV lounge.
“Breaking ground on Silver Birch of Painesville is an exciting milestone for everyone involved,” said Connor Casper, Senior Project Manager at The Douglas Company. “We’re proud to continue our relationships with Vermilion and WJW Architects and look forward to bringing this new community to life for future residents in Painesville.”
The project further expands TDC’s senior living portfolio throughout Ohio and reflects the company’s continued commitment to constructing high-quality communities designed to serve residents and development partners for years to come.
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, we provide highly involved and collaborative preconstruction and construction management services to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Developed through our comprehensive industry-focused knowledge and experience, our integrated Integri-D Process allows clients to rest assured that their project is in the right hands.
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 The Douglas Company website.

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