Developer of Senior Living Properties
Verb * Al-ly
1. Combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit
2. One that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort or activity
Featured Senior Living Communities
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Legacy Living Defiance
Defiance, OH - Opening June 2026
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Legacy Living Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas, KY - Opening Fall 2027
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Legacy Living Somerset
Somerset, KY - Opening Fall 2027
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Legacy Living Green Township
Green Township, OH - Opening August 2026
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Legacy Living Fishers
Fishers, IN - Opening Fall 2027
Our Mission
Our mission is to create vibrant, thoughtfully designed communities that enrich the lives of seniors by fostering independence, building connections, and promoting overall well-being. We are dedicated to developing exceptional senior living communities that combine comfort, safety, and modern amenities with a sense of belonging and purpose. Through innovation, integrity, and deep commitment to quality, we aim to transform the way seniors experience home community.
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Project Management
About Us
At Ally Development Company, we are dedicated to developing the highest-quality senior living communities in partnership with trusted operators. Our mission is to create vibrant, active communities that enrich the lives of seniors across the Midwest and Southeast. Ally is currently partnering with the best senior living operators to bring these communities to life.
With more than 50 years of combined experience in senior living, healthcare, and mixed-use commercial development, founders Ross Oberhausen and Gary Joy bring a vast perspective on design, operations, real estate, and construction. Their expertise enables Ally to cultivate a new paradigm for clients’ continued growth, delivering communities that stand apart for their quality and innovation.
We know that no two projects are alike. Every community reflects the unique vision of our operating partners and the needs of the residents they serve. By blending our experience with our partners’ concepts, we transform ideas into thriving, active, and distinctive senior living communities.
ROSS OBERHAUSEN
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Mobile (812) 360-8737
ROberhausen@Allydevelopers.com
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With experience in Senior Living both as a developer and an executive director overseeing the operations and care of senior residents, Ross gives a unique perspective in the developments of Senior Living design. He founded Ally Development with a vision to collaborate with regional Senior Living operators to develop outstanding Senior Living communities serving our ever-growing senior population.
More than 20 years in Senior Living Development, covering nine states and over 90 new construction ventures.
Managed the development and opening of $500MM+ in Senior Living assets in nine states.
VP of Market Development and Asset Management - DMK Development Group, overseeing the market selections, land acquisition, entitlements process, design team management, and initial survey inspections.
Director of Development – Trilogy Health Services, supervised the construction process on new facilities and initial licensure inspections, and was the capital expenditure purchasing agent for the complete Trilogy portfolio.
Licensed Healthcare Executive Director - Trilogy Health Services, Administrator for three facilities in two states, one being a new start-up of a whole Continuum Care Retirement Community.
Indiana University – Public Finance
GARY JOY
Founder / Chief Development Officer / COO / Founder
Mobile (502) 594-2615
GJoy@Allydevelopers.com
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A successful commercial developer and business entrepreneur, he founded a boutique real estate development company in 2001 to cater to the needs of his commercial retail clients, developing, constructing, owning, and managing commercial properties throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Tennessee. Joy Associates developed a portfolio of shopping centers, free-standing pharmacy stores, mixed-use commercial properties, medical offices, and more than 550 multi-family units. He began developing senior living communities in 2015, opening more than 20 new communities in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. Gary has over 30 years of experience in creating and implementing comprehensive real estate strategies. With a servant's heart, Gary brings an across-the-board approach to structuring real estate deals and forging investor partnerships. Today, Gary’s primary focus is on developing superior senior living communities. However, he understands that brick and mortar don’t make a thriving community; instead, having the right operator and the right investors are the basis of successful development.
Over 35 years of experience in commercial developments throughout the United States
Over 10 years dedicated to Seniors Housing and Senior Healthcare development, design, and construction, opening more than $400MM+ in Senior Living assets
Developed over $2B in commercial and Senior Living assets
President & Founder, Joy & Associates, Inc., the boutique real estate development and investment company; developed, constructed, owned, and managed over 1M square feet of commercial real estate assets in mixed-use commercial retail, multifamily, office, and healthcare.
VP of Development & Construction, Trilogy Health Services; overseeing aspects of the real estate and construction, completing over 25 new senior healthcare campuses in 4 states over 5 years.
Owner's Consultant – Patoka Capital, a private family equity company involved in developing, building, and owning various real estate holdings like family entertainment venues, restaurants, and office space.
Education - University of Kentucky – Architecture
Investment Opportunities
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Defiance, OH
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Somerset, KY
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Ft. Thomas, KY
Our Investor Mission:
To deliver sustainable value to our investors by developing high-quality senior living communities that meet the growing demand for modern, purpose-driven senior housing. We focus on creating assets that strike a balance between financial performance with long-term stability, leveraging demographic trends, innovative design, and operational excellence. By aligning the needs of seniors with the interests of our partners, we strive to generate attractive returns while contributing to the development of strong, healthy senior communities.
Operating Partners
At Ally Development Company, our success is built on the strength of our partnerships. We collaborate with some of the most respected senior living operators in the country to bring our vision of high-quality communities to life. By working closely with trusted partners, we ensure that every community we develop is designed not only for exceptional living, but also for seamless operations and long-term success. These partnerships allow us to combine our expertise in development and construction with our operators’ deep experience in care, hospitality, and service—creating senior living communities that truly feel like home.
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