Vista Building at The Wellington at North Bend Crossing Secures Ohio Licensure, Opening Doors for New Assisted Living and Memory Care Residents

State approval clears 82-unit facility; campus expansion to welcome first move-ins and create 65 new jobs in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: SNDA), a national provider of senior housing, announced today that the newly constructed Vista building at The Wellington at North Bend Crossing has received its Ohio Residential Care Facility license from the Ohio Department of Health, completing the final step before welcoming Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. The approval follows a successful, deficiency-free survey on June 16, 2025, underscoring Sonida’s commitment to quality, safety, and resident-centered care.

“Securing licensure is more than a regulatory milestone, it’s our green light to serve families who have been eagerly awaiting Vista’s opening,” said Kevin Potts, Executive Director at The Wellington at North Bend Crossing. “With Sage and SafelyYou technology already in place, residents will move into an environment where safety, engagement, and dignity come first.”

Community Highlights

• Resident-first technology: Integration of Sage OS (a next-gen nurse call operating system) and SafelyYou (AI fall-detection with rapid staff alerts), giving families greater peace of mind and helping care teams respond quickly and effectively.
• Job creation: Nearly 65 new positions across care, dining, and life-enrichment teams.
• Amenities: Three outdoor spaces, 1,000-sq-ft rehab gym, theater, multiple dining venues, salon, sunrooms on every floor, and more.
• Flexible stays: Fully furnished Assisted Living suites available for respite and short-term recovery.

What Licensure Means for Families

Licensure ensures that Vista meets or exceeds all state standards for staffing, life-safety, and clinical care. Combined with Sonida’s Joyful Living™ philosophy and Magnolia Trails™ memory-care program, the approval allows residents to age in place, transitioning seamlessly from independent living to higher levels of support without leaving the campus they call home.

“Vista exemplifies our growth strategy: purposeful expansions that elevate the resident experience and strengthen local economies,” said Brandon Ribar, President & CEO of Sonida Senior Living. “We’re extremely proud to continue delivering on our promises to Cincinnati families.”

Tours & Move-In Information

Vista is now scheduling tours and accepting deposits for immediate move-ins. Floor plans, pricing, and tour times are available at WellingtonNorthBendCrossing.com or by calling 513-586-2229.

About The Wellington at North Bend Crossing

Located at 5156 North Bend Crossing in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Wellington and North Bend Crossing is a senior living campus that offers the full range of lifestyle options for older adults, from independent living to assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The campus is comprised of two Ohio-licensed residential care facilities, the Wellington at North Bend Crossing - Hilltop and the Wellington at North Bend Crossing - Vista. The community fosters independence, dignity, and engagement in a welcoming environment.

About Sonida Senior Living

Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, Inc. is a leading owner, operator and investor in independent living, assisted living and memory care communities and services for senior adults. The Company provides compassionate, resident-centric services and care as well as engaging programming operating 96 senior housing communities in 20 states with an aggregate capacity of nearly 10,150 residents, including 83 communities which the Company owns (four through joint ventures in a consolidated entity and four through a joint venture investment in an unconsolidated entity), and 13 communities that the Company manages on behalf of a third-party.

For more information, visit www.sonidaseniorliving.com.