Wellington to Expand Assisted Living & Memory Care by Summer 2025
Sonida Senior Living has announced a significant expansion of The Wellington at North Bend Crossing in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the addition of a new building named “Vista.” This expansion will enhance the community’s capacity to provide assisted living and memory care services, addressing a growing need in the area.
The newly constructed, four-story Vista building is now open for tours, with an official opening anticipated in the summer of 2025.
Vista Building Details:
The Vista building will add 82 new assisted living and memory care apartments to The Wellington at North Bend Crossing, increasing the community’s maximum occupancy to 113 residents. This expansion will also generate approximately 65 new jobs in the Cincinnati area, contributing to local economic growth.
According to Brandon Ribar, CEO and President of Sonida Senior Living, “We’re thrilled to expand our presence in Cincinnati and serve even more families with personalized care and meaningful engagement.”
The Vista building boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance residents’ comfort and well-being. These include:
- Three outdoor spaces
- A nearly 1,000-square-foot rehabilitation gym
- A fitness room
- A theater
- A game room
- Multiple dining venues
- A salon
- Sunrooms on each floor
This extensive list of amenities reflects Sonida’s commitment to creating a vibrant and engaging living environment for its residents.
Enhanced Care Options:
The expansion also reflects Sonida’s dedication to providing compassionate and personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each resident. In response to community demand, Vista will introduce fully furnished assisted living apartments specifically designed for temporary stays and respite care. This addition addresses a growing need among local families for flexible, short-term living options that provide support and care.
Furthermore, Vista will expand The Wellington at North Bend Crossing’s specialized Memory Care neighborhood. This neighborhood utilizes Sonida’s signature Magnolia Trails™ program, which is designed to provide meaningful engagement and purpose-driven experiences for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Magnolia Trails™ program focuses on creating a secure and comforting environment where residents can thrive with dignity and support.
Community Impact and Smooth Transition:
Kevin Potts, Executive Director at The Wellington at North Bend Crossing, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion and its benefits for both residents and staff. “When the opportunity to expand presented itself, I was excited — but I knew it would take the support of our team and community,” said Potts. “Vista brings new opportunities for career growth and expanded services for our residents. While growth brings change, our regional team will be onsite to ensure a smooth transition for both team members and residents. Combined with our team’s dedication and high-quality care, Vista strengthens our commitment to serving families in Cincinnati.”
Expanded Continuum of Care:
With the addition of the Vista building, The Wellington at North Bend Crossing will offer a total of 318 apartments, encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and temporary stay/respite care options. This expanded continuum of care allows the community to meet a wider range of needs for seniors in the Cincinnati area.
Residents of The Wellington at North Bend Crossing enjoy a vibrant lifestyle that includes:
- Restaurant-style dining
- Life-enriching programs
- Wellness classes
- Transportation services
- 24/7 dedicated staffing
The community’s purpose-built Memory Care neighborhood provides a secure and supportive environment where residents can live comfortably and with dignity.
About Sonida Senior Living
Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, Inc. is a leading owner, operator and investor in independent living, assisted living and memory care communities and services for senior adults. The Company provides compassionate, resident-centric services and care as well as engaging programming operating 94 senior housing communities in 20 states with an aggregate capacity of nearly 10,000 residents, including 81 communities which the Company owns (four through joint ventures in a consolidated entity and four through a joint venture investment in an unconsolidated entity), and 13 communities that the Company manages on behalf of a third-party.
