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We are a senior living development & operational consulting firm

Plante Moran Living Forward brings together a team of professionals focused on improving the quality of life and places of care for our nation’s seniors. As a trusted development advisor, we specialize in addressing the evolving real estate, development, and construction needs of senior living communities. From planning and financing to operations and project execution, we’ll become your trusted guide through every step of the real estate development process.

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Services

Development consulting

Guiding real estate projects from concept to completion with strategy, feasibility, and risk management.
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Owner’s representation

We’ll help you oversee the day-to-day planning, design, and construction processes to minimize risk.

Operations consulting

Optimizing operations to achieve sustainable performance through strategy and operational alignment.
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Project planning

Define the scope, budget, and schedule of your projects in alignment with your business plan.
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Project financial planning

Assess feasibility, develop a financing strategy, and implement disciplined cost management.
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Market studies & consumer research

Gain insight into market demand, product position, pricing, and growth opportunities.
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Real estate dispositions & acquisitions

Our deep senior living and real estate experience helps you through every step of the buying and selling process.

Why Select Us

Backed by the resources of Plante Moran Realpoint and Plante Moran, our senior living development consultants bring you experience built from extensive business acumen, deep market insight, proven processes, and a track record of billions of dollars in real estate projects.
1,200+
Plante Moran clients across the senior living & care continuum
$6 billion
in active construction program oversight
$1.5 billion
in incentives procured for clients

What Sets Us Apart

Your trusted partner for senior living development

What sets us apart from other senior living development advisors is our culture of caring. We care deeply about your long-term success, not just the outcome of a single project. Our award-winning culture is rooted in integrity, transparency, and a genuine commitment to helping organizations thrive. You can trust our advisors to guide you in making the right strategic, financial, and mission-driven decisions from concept to completion.

Let’s talk about your next senior housing development project and explore how we can build lasting results together.

Timothy Dressman
Vice President of Business Development, CHI Living Communities
I have had the privilege of working with [Plante Moran Living Forward] for the past 25 years, and they have never failed to impress me with their exceptional knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. I would strongly recommend them to any owner or provider of senior living.
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Case Studies

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Graceworks Bethany Village Vista Place Kitchen - New Senior Living Development in Ohio

Graceworks Lutheran Services: Vista Place

Dayton, OH

Graceworks Lutheran Services’ 1970s-era independent living building was once seen as impossible to reposition. Our development consultants proposed creative solutions to reimagine the aging building into a revenue-generator.

Case Study / 1 min read

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Moorings Park Grande Lake Clubhouse Exterior and Pool, Naples, Florida

Moorings Park Communities

Naples, FL

Moorings Park Communities engaged Plante Moran Living Forward as owner’s representative during the construction of a new Clubhouse at the Moorings Park Grande Lake campus in Florida.

Case Study / 1 min read

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Clark Retirement Community: Franklin Campus

Grand Rapids, MI

To meet the changing needs in the market, improve profitability, and further diversify its existing portfolio, Clark Retirement Communities determined it was time to reposition its main Franklin campus to offer more independent living and lifestyle options.

Case Study / 1 min read

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Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Home renovated chapel

Little Sisters of the Poor

Philadelphia, PA

Little Sisters of the Poor redeveloped Holy Family Home into a modern, mission-aligned campus focused on aging in place, wellness, and independent living.

Case Study / 1 min read

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Clark Retirement Community Keller Lake Senior Living Development Exterior

Clark Retirement Community: Keller Lake Campus

Grand Rapids, MI

Clark Retirement Community completes Phase 1 of its master plan to reposition and expand the Keller Lake campus to meet the changing needs in the market, improve profitability, and further diversify its existing portfolio.

Case Study / 1 min read

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Madonna Manor Independent Living Exterior - CHI Living Communities, Kentucky

Madonna Manor

Villa Hills, KY

For more than a decade, CHI Living Communities has relied on Plante Moran Living Forward’s development consultants to help plan and oversee capital projects at Madonna Manor, a leading faith-based CCRC in Kentucky.

Case Study / 2 min read

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Navigating property decisions: Perspectives for religious leaders & executives

Property decisions within religious institutes often carry history, emotion, and deep ties to mission. On May 5, Plante Moran Realpoint’s religious institutes team will host a virtual seminar offering practical resources and shared perspectives to support thoughtful decision-making around property.
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Insights

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Dana Wollschlager on top senior living development and design trends

Article / 5 min read
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Dana Wollschlager discusses middle-market solutions for senior living owners

Article / 8 min read
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Senior Living Market Snapshots: Year-end 2025

Article / 10 min read
Senior couple hugging in a garden.

2026 SNF Benchmarking Report: Benchmark boldly

Webinar / 1 hour watch
Senior citizen at a senior living community.

The role of senior living boards has never been more crucial

Article / 3 min read
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Maintain Your EDGE: 2026 Skilled Nursing Benchmarking Report

White Paper / 1 min read
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