Wallick Breaks Ground on First Affordable Assisted Living Community, The Ashford at The Enclave

On Thursday, October 16, Wallick celebrated the start of construction for The Ashford at The Enclave, a $30 million senior living community in Northwood, Ohio.

This is Wallick’s first affordable assisted living community, combining housing and assisted living services to make high-quality care accessible for seniors of all incomes.

The project is situated within a master-planned community known as The Enclave, on the site of the former Woodville Mall.

The Ashford at The Enclave addresses a growing need for safe, affordable senior housing in Northwest Ohio. By pairing Medicaid reimbursement with 4% federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), the community will help seniors access care while keeping costs manageable.

When complete, the 75,000-square-foot Ashford at The Enclave will offer 110 units—77 fully accessible and the remainder adaptable. Residents will have access to formal and casual dining, multipurpose rooms, a salon, community spaces, housekeeping and laundry on each floor, and a central courtyard.

Wallick’s CEO, Amy Albery, opened the celebration by highlighting the importance of affordable senior living in Northwest Ohio, the role of key partners and Wallick’s continued commitment to housing for seniors and people of all incomes.

Several notable guests joined in sharing remarks, including:

• U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09)
• Timothy Schneider, Regional Director, Northwest Ohio Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno
• Ashley Aston, Northwest Regional Representative, Office of U.S. Senator Jon Husted
• Edward L. Schimmel, Mayor, City of Northwood
• Kevin Laughlin, City Administrator, City of Northwood
• Michael DiCarlantonio, VP of Development, Wallick

The Ashford at The Enclave was made possible thanks to the vital community partnerships that propelled its development forward.

• The design team includes MA Design, CDG Engineering, ECS Surveying, and S&ME Inc.
• Project partners include The Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the City of Northwood, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Affordable Housing Partners, Inc. and D.A. Davidson & Co.
• Wallick is the owner, and Gardant Management Solutions will manage the community.

With The Ashford at The Enclave, Wallick is helping meet the critical demand for affordable assisted living in Northwest Ohio, providing seniors with safe, accessible housing and comprehensive support services.

Learn more about the project in recent coverage, or watch a short video from the groundbreaking event featuring Wallick VP of Development Michael DiCarlantonio here.