Matthews Glen, a senior living community in suburban Charlotte, has started a $59 million community expansion that will add 72 independent living apartments and 16 villas to its campus.
Construction is also underway to add additional assisted living residences. 
Parent company Acts Retirement-Life Communities is leading the development of the phase 2 expansion project.
The community is also adding 40 suites to its OakBridge Terrace assisted living residence that will increase its capacity to 100 suites. Construction is anticipated for completion in 2023, the company said in a Nov. 17 statement.
“The response we’ve received has been tremendous with two-thirds of the apartment residences already reserved, and the villas are sold out,” said campus executive director Steve Messer. “We are very excited about this next evolution of our campus for our residents and future generations who desire the retirement lifestyle experience and healthcare security our type of community provides.”
Situated on a sprawling 124-acre campus, Matthews Glen is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC).