Jackson, MI (March 9, 2026) – The Board of Directors of Vista Grande Villa has announced plans to enter into an affiliation with Otterbein SeniorLife, a respected nonprofit senior living organization based in Lebanon, Ohio. 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 period for required regulatory and procedural review.

Vista Grande Villa and Otterbein SeniorLife are both nonprofit senior care providers offering a full continuum of services. Chelsea Eisele, Executive Director of Vista Grande Villa, emphasized the focus on community and the future throughout the process: “This affiliation is about strengthening what already makes Vista Grande Villa such a special place — our residents, our staff, and our community. Partnering with Otterbein positions our community for long-term strength and stability while preserving the culture and care that define Vista Grande Villa.”

Through the affiliation, Vista Grande Villa will gain additional operational resources and support while maintaining the community’s commitment to exceptional care and resident experience. Jill Wilson, President and CEO of Otterbein SeniorLife, shared her enthusiasm about the partnership: “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.”

Following completion of the regulatory review process, Vista Grande Villa will be renamed Otterbein Jackson SeniorLife Community, reflecting Otterbein’s long-term commitment to serving the Jackson community. 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 in Jackson, Michigan, 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 and in Franklin, Indiana.