Ciel Senior Living, Redico and their project partners recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of Ciel of Rehoboth, the company’s new luxury senior living community coming to Rehoboth Beach.

Ciel of Rehoboth will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care services to Sussex County. Located on Plantation Road, the community will feature 144 senior living suites and a variety of amenities, including an on-site market, beauty salon and barbershop, theater room, multipurpose spaces, library, sunroom, fitness centers and multiple resident lounges. The community is anticipated to open in early 2028.

The project team includes Redico, PGIM, Jack Lingo Asset Management, GGA Construction, Meyer Design and Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. Each organization has played an important role in advancing the project from its initial vision and planning through construction.

“This groundbreaking represents an incredibly meaningful moment for everyone who has believed in the vision of this community,” said Edward Burnett, co-founder of Ciel Senior Living. “Rehoboth Beach has long been a destination known for its quality of life, vibrant culture and strong sense of community. We are honored to bring a senior living experience that reflects those qualities while creating an environment where older adults can continue to live with purpose, connection and confidence.”

“Ciel of Rehoboth embodies everything our organization stands for – creating environments where residents thrive, families find peace of mind and team members are inspired to make a difference every day,” said Ron Jeanneault, co-founder of Ciel Senior Living. “We are excited to bring this vision to life alongside our development and investment partners and to contribute to the continued growth and vitality of the local community.”

“From the resident experience to the design of the community itself, every aspect of Ciel of Rehoboth has been thoughtfully planned to foster connection, promote well-being and deliver the elevated hospitality that defines the Ciel brand,” said Alexis Martini, president and chief operating officer of Ciel Senior Living.

Along with Ciel Senior Living representatives, those in attendance included Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach; members of the GGA Construction team, including John Schneider, president, and Lorri Grayson, P.E., and Dave Grayson, co-founders; representatives from Redico, including Samantha Eckhout, managing director; Dale Watchowski, president, CEO and chief operating officer; and Matt Winsryg, senior vice president; representatives from Meyer Architecture, including principals Dane King and Shannon Remaley and Mike Stanczak, executive vice president; and representatives from Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc., the project’s civil engineering firm.

Luke Kenenske, senior project manager at GGA Construction, said, “We’re honored to work with Ciel Senior Living and Redico on this transformative project. As GGA continues to expand our presence throughout Sussex County, we take great pride in helping bring communities like Ciel of Rehoboth to life. We look forward to seeing the lasting impact this development will have on local seniors, their families and the broader community.”