Senior Apartments Proposed for Site Once Eyed by Walmart

Just about two years ago, Gatlin Development withdrew its proposal to build a megastore on the northwest corner of Pilgrim and Lisbon roads. Flash forward, and a new developer is now looking to build senior apartments at the same location.

Presbyterian Homes & Services has plans to build a 350-unit senior housing complex that would include senior apartments, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. The plan would be completed in three phases, and would have buildings up to four stories in height pending necessary approvals.

The housing development would be built on the same spot once eyed by Walmart . However, Walmart's proposal was withdrawn after stiff opposition from residents two years ago. Before Walmart’s proposal, the location was set for medical offices in 2008.

Presbyterian Homes’ proposal includes a 20,000-square-foot “Town Center” with a kitchen, library, salon, theater room, community room, and wellness center. Residential units would subsequently be constructed as wings off of the “Town Center” over time.

The Plan Commission will review the proposal from Presbyterian Homes on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for April 9 at the next Plan Commission meeting, which is also at 6:30 p.m. 

Presbyterian Homes is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization founded in 1904. The organization serves older adults through its residential and healthcare programs on campuses, and has locations in suburban Illinois.