Why We’re Building a Memory Care Mansion from the Ground-Up (Instead of a Rehab or Conversion)

In this episode, Andrea and I sat down for our second Coffee Chat to reflect on some major milestones in our Everwood Reserve journey—starting with the $1M we just raised from friends and family. We talked about why we chose to build from the ground up (instead of converting an old house), the vision behind creating a true home for seniors, and some of the behind-the-scenes work no one sees—like negotiating gas easements, working through title issues, and building out our Care Tribe team. Andrea also shares what she's learned from secret shopping nearby facilities and why things like food presentation, lighting, and even having pets in the home matter more than people realize. We're building a place we’d be proud to have our own loved ones live in—and that standard is everything to us. If you're curious about what it takes to build a memory care home from scratch—or you just want a peek behind the curtain as we figure this out in real time—we hope you’ll join us for this one. Let us know in the comments what stood out or what you'd want in a place like this for someone you love. Everwood Reserve: www.everwoodreserve.com