Retirement Housing Foundation’s Affordable Senior Housing Community Congregational Place Opens

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), based in Long Beach, Calif., recently gathered for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony marking the opening of Congregational Place in Chula Vista, Calif., a thoughtfully designed 55‑unit affordable senior housing community serving adults age 55 and above.

Community Congregational Development Corporation (CCDC), Consolidated Contracting, and Studio E Architects, USA collaborated with RHF to bring the community to life. 

The ribbon cutting ceremony included Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Vernita Todd from San Ysidro Health’s PACE program, who participated in the ceremony and made remarks. Aides representing Congressman Juan Vargas and Assemblymember David Alvarez also joined the festivities marking this important milestone.

Through RHF’s partnership with San Ysidro Health, Congregational Place residents will benefit from on‑site access to the Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides preventive, primary, acute, and long‑term care services that support older adults in continuing to live independently.

Jimmy Lontayo, the community’s first resident, participated in the ribbon‑cutting ceremony. 

“As our senior population continues to grow, we need more affordable housing options that recognize that a home is only one part of what helps older adults remain independent and connected to their community,” said Stuart Hartman, president and CEO of RHF. “Congregational Place brings together housing, services, and amenities in one location. We are proud to open the doors to this beautiful new community and welcome our residents home.”

RHF looks forward to welcoming residents into this new community, designed to support older adults in living independently and staying connected to the heart of Chula Vista.