Every one of the 30 new condominiums at Trillium at Twin Lakes in Montgomery sold before the community even held its grand opening ceremony. The $37 million project, which broke ground in May 2024, celebrated its official debut Tuesday with move-ins expected to begin in early November.
The addition to the Twin Lakes retirement campus offers two floor plans, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier: a 2,108-square-foot Hawthorne model running $5,605 a month with a refundable entrance fee of $1.15 million, and a larger 2,367-square-foot Lauren model priced at $5,874 a month with a $1.25 million entrance fee. Continuing-care retirement communities like Twin Lakes typically refund a portion of those entrance fees when a resident moves out or passes away. Cincinnati-based custom builder Hueber Homes constructed the three-building, flats-style development over a two-year span.
The grand opening was led by Life Enriching Communities CEO Scott McQuinn and Twin Lakes Executive Director Lisa Zimmers, the newspaper reported. The 100% presale rate before opening day underscores just how tight the supply of premium retirement housing has become in Greater Cincinnati's affluent suburbs.
A New Street Named for a Longtime Volunteer
The internal roadway serving the new condos is called Don Neyer Way, honoring longtime volunteer Don Neyer. Per Life Enriching Communities, Neyer served as an unpaid construction advisor for the organization, having also volunteered his expertise on an earlier $50 million construction project at the campus.
Before Trillium's 30 condominiums joined the mix, Twin Lakes was already a senior-living campus in Montgomery. The new addition expands the facility.
A Nonprofit With Roots Stretching Back to 1899
Life Enriching Communities, headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, operates six senior living campuses statewide, including Twin Lakes in Montgomery and Twin Towers in College Hill, which serves roughly 450 residents. The nonprofit traces its history to 1899, when it was founded as The Methodist Home for the Aged in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and it remains affiliated with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, according to Life Enriching Communities.
City of Montgomery records show the Trillium development, located at Montgomery Road and Schoolhouse Lane, was approved as three flats-style buildings featuring communal amenities including a fitness center, a fire pit, a dog run, and a gateway feature, according to filings with the Ohio Auditor of State. Local planning guidelines emphasized architectural design compatible with the surrounding Montgomery neighborhood.
Why the Math Works in Montgomery
The seven-figure entrance fees might sound steep elsewhere, but Montgomery is no ordinary suburb. U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by GOBankingRates in 2025 ranked Montgomery ninth among Midwestern cities by the percentage of households earning at least $100,000, with a median household income of $148,438 and 73% of households earning six-figure incomes.
Beyond its appeal to well-off retirees, Twin Lakes is also a significant piece of the local economy. The campus provides more than 320 jobs in Montgomery, placing it alongside healthcare operators like The Christ Hospital Physicians as one of the city's major employers, per the Ohio Auditor of State filing.
