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The History of Gilbert Residence
Our History
The Gilbert Residence (formerly Gilbert Old Peoples Home) was incorporated in 1935 following the passing of William Gilbert .
Mr. Gilbert pledged half of his estate to fund a program to help impoverished Ypsilanti residents meet essential basic needs. The organization successfully functioned as a community-based program for decades. In the mid 1950’s a growing demand for a facility-based location led to the purchasing of The Swift House .
We welcomed our first residents in March of 1960. Many generations later, the Gilbert Residence grew into a widely successful and respected non-profit senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Nursing Home Services.
A Quick Timeline
1935
Incorporation of “the Gilbert Old Peoples Home of Ypsilanti”.
1960
Opened our doors primary as an Assisted Living home.
1968
Added a Nursing Home to our facility.
2006
Introduced Grace Hall, a designated Memory Care Unit.
2013
Completed construction on our expanded Grace Hall Memory Unit.
2014
Added our Main Street Hallway, with a Movie Theater, Billiard Room, Library, Fitness Room, and Conference Room.
