3-11-2026 9:45pm

OTTERBEIN SENIORLIFE ANNOUNCES PLANNED AFFILIATION WITH VISTA GRANDE VILLA COMMUNITY

Beth Callahan Editor

Photo and story courtesy Otterbein SeniorLife

LEBANON, OH -- The Otterbein SeniorLife Board of Directors has announced plans to enter into an affiliation with Vista Grande Villa of Jackson, Michigan. Under the proposed agreement, Vista Grande Villa will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Otterbein SeniorLife. Both organizations’ boards have approved the contractual terms, which now move into a one-month period for required regulatory and procedural review.

Otterbein SeniorLife and Vista Grande Villa are both nonprofit senior care providers offering a full continuum of services.

Jill Wilson, President and CEO of Otterbein SeniorLife, emphasized the strong alignment between the two organizations: “Otterbein SeniorLife is pleased to announce our planned affiliation with Vista Grande Villa, a senior living community we deeply respect for its high-quality care and strong commitment to residents. From the start, it was clear that Vista Grande Villa’s culture aligns closely with Otterbein’s faith-inspired mission to enrich individual life journeys for all.”

Chelsea Eisele of Vista Grande Villa highlighted the collaborative nature of the process: “The boards of directors and leadership teams of Vista Grande Villa and Otterbein SeniorLife have worked collaboratively to ensure this long-standing community we love continues to thrive, both now and far into the future. Following an exploratory process, it was clear Otterbein offered the best opportunity to support the long-term viability of our community.”

Vista Grande Villa will be renamed Otterbein Jackson SeniorLife Community, reflecting Otterbein’s long-term commitment to this location. The community will continue with its current staff and leadership team, while also gaining additional support from Otterbein’s home office.

About Vista Grande Villa

Founded in 1971 on a 22-acre campus, Vista Grande Villa offers a vibrant and engaging lifestyle just minutes from downtown Jackson. The community provides meaningful connections and a wide range of opportunities supported by a team dedicated to resident well-being.

About Otterbein SeniorLife

Established in 1912, Otterbein SeniorLife is a faith-based, nonprofit organization offering a broad range of senior living and support services. The organization serves 10,000 individuals annually through its life plan communities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation neighborhoods, home health and hospice services, private duty care, and a staffing agency. With a team of 3,600 employees, Otterbein provides compassionate, mission-driven care across Ohio, Michigan, and in Franklin, Indiana