Westminster Place Has Planned Multi-Million Dollar Revamp
The 40-acre Evanston campus will undergo a phased renovation to modernize aging healthcare and residential facilities.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Presbyterian Living has announced a comprehensive multi-phase renovation plan for its 40-acre Westminster Place campus in Evanston. The project aims to modernize aging infrastructure and healthcare spaces that have reached the end of their useful lives.
Why it matters
The investment seeks to protect resident financial interests and update residential and medical facilities that comprise a large portion of the campus. Many buildings on-site are over 50 years old, necessitating significant upgrades to maintain standards for the campus community.
The campus currently includes 135 independent-living apartments, 102 townhouses and cottages, 93 assisted living units, and a 300-unit skilled nursing facility. Costs are projected to exceed several hundred million dollars as the operator moves to replace or update older structures.
The players
Presbyterian Living
The senior housing operator manages Westminster Place and three other facilities in the Chicago area.
Westminster Place
A 40-acre residential and healthcare campus in Evanston providing independent, assisted, and skilled nursing living.
The details
The renovation project will be executed in multiple phases to manage the scale of the 40-acre site. Presbyterian Living will begin by hosting a series of community meetings to collect design and planning feedback from residents and stakeholders. This input will guide the modernization of the campus facilities, which span the area between Grant Street and Golf Road, to ensure the new infrastructure meets current healthcare and residential demands.
Timeline
Community meetings begin in the fall of 2026.
Input gathering will continue throughout 2027.
Construction is scheduled to commence in 2030.
The Home Front
This project reflects the broader industry trend of upgrading mid-century senior living stock that has surpassed its intended operational lifespan. Such large-scale renovations are increasingly common as operators balance rising construction costs with the need to modernize long-term healthcare.
If you are a resident or family member, plan to participate in the community meetings starting in fall 2026 to provide input on the design process. Keep track of updates regarding the phased construction schedule to understand how the project may affect access to campus facilities.
The takeaway
Large-scale campus renovations require years of planning, emphasizing the need for residents to engage early in the feedback process. Stay involved with local community notices to stay updated on project timelines and specific phase requirements as they are released by Presbyterian Living.
What happens next
Presbyterian Living will host community meetings starting in the fall of 2026 and continuing through 2027, followed by the start of construction in 2030.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Evanston Now.
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