New Senior Affordable Housing Community

Ovation Development Corp. and its affiliate, Heirloom by Ovation, a Las Vegas-based developer of multifamily housing and one of Nevada’s largest private developers of affordable senior housing, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting and Welcome Home Ceremony for residents of its newest senior affordable housing community, Heirloom at Rome, located in the northwest valley at 4850 W. Rome Blvd. 

The demand for senior affordable housing is reflected in the fact that Heirloom at Rome already has more than 182 occupied units, just months after it opened. 

The $78 million Heirloom at Rome community, which was funded in part by Clark County Community Housing Funds (CHF) and Nevada Housing Division’s Home Means Nevada Initiative, brings 276 new affordable housing units to market, including 38 tiny homes. The community’s tiny homes offer 400 square feet of living space, while apartments that range from 664 to 891 square feet offer from one to two bedrooms. 

Heirloom at Rome is situated on a nearly 9.5-acre site within three separate buildings totaling 243,100 square feet. Of its 276 units, 180 are available to seniors making less than 49 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), and 96 units are available to seniors making less than 59 percent of AMI. 

The community sits on land once owned by the federal government and granted to the City of Las Vegas for purposes of affordable housing. Ovation was awarded the project through a competitive RFP process, furthering the City’s prioritization of affordable housing construction. 

Onsite amenities include a fitness room, movement studio, screening room, game lounge, great room, business center, wellness room and a one-story clubhouse by the tiny home village. Outdoor amenities include a community garden, pet park, extensive xeriscape landscaping, picnic tables, and carport parking for residents. 

Heirloom at Rome was designed and built to achieve LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and has successfully received its certification. The community features high efficiency heating and cooling equipment including EnergyStar appliances, low-E vinyl thermal pane windows, high R-value wall and attic insulation. Additional sustainable building practices include the use of low- or no-VOC paints, adhesives, and formaldehyde-free particleboard. 

Water conservation measures will include low-flow fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping. 

As one of Nevada’s largest and leading apartment developers of both market-rate and affordable housing for low-income seniors and working families, Ovation ensures its affordable housing communities maintain the exceptional quality associated with its market-rate projects. 

Through its partnership with nonprofit Coordinated Living of Southern Nevada, Ovation provides residents of its affordable housing properties with life-enhancing wraparound services and recreational amenities that create a rich social infrastructure and high quality of life. This includes transportation assistance to medical appointments and shopping, health and wellness programs, food assistance as well as social outings and events. 

According to Alan Molasky, chairman and founder of Ovation, “collaboration is key to solving for challenging issues like affordable housing, and we couldn’t do it without critical support from government and agency partners who share our passion,” he said. 

“We have long believed that everyone, regardless of income, deserves a quality home that helps to strengthen individuals, families, and community. Providing a beautiful, dignified and comfortable place to live is key to ensuring seniors, particularly those on low- or fixed-incomes, can continue to thrive in a clean and beautiful environment during their golden years.” 

To date, Ovation has completed 18 income- and rent-restricted communities totaling more than 2,795 units. The company will complete five more multifamily affordable communities with over 1,300 units in Southern Nevada by 2028 

For leasing and qualifying information on Heirloom at Rome and other Heirloom by Ovation communities, visit HeirloomByOvation.com.