Desert Inn Senior Living

• Location: 1700 E. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169

• Developer & Builder: MCE Construction

• Project Type: High-rise Mixed-use Medicare Assisted Living Development (Adaptive Reuse)

• Total Built Area: Approx. 31,000 sq.ft. (Medical/Commercial Space) + 200 Residential Units

• Site Area: Approx. 2.4 acres

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Project Overview

The 1700 E Desert Inn Senior Living Project is a landmark adaptive reuse and redevelopment project led by MCE Construction. Originally an outdated property, the site is being transformed into a state-of-the-art, tech-enhanced senior living apartment complex in the heart of Las Vegas. Located directly adjacent to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and just minutes from the Strip, the property is strategically positioned to address the critical shortage of high-quality senior housing in Clark County.

This project aligns with our broader vision of integrating premium market-rate housing, medical care services, and community-supported spaces into a financially sustainable and high-utility asset

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Design Highlights

• Total Structure: High-rise Mixed-use Tower & 5-story parking structure

• Guest Accommodation (200 Units Total):

  • A thoughtful mix of Studio apartments (400–500 sq.ft.), 1-Bedroom units (140 units, 600–750 sq.ft.), and 2-Bedroom units (60 units, 850–1,000 sq.ft.)

  • All units feature ADA-compliant designs with option for 24/7 on-site full nursing care

  • Tiered housing model: Includes 75–85% luxury residences and 15–25% government-subsidized affordable senior living units

• Ground Level & Basement Amenities:

  • Comprehensive Medical Center & Rehabilitation facilities (7,500 sq.ft. on ground level, expanding to 31,000 sq.ft. total across first two floors)

  • Stylish reception, common area lounges, kitchen, cafe, spa, and gym

• Rooftop & Outdoor Areas:

  • Community garden, shaded social spaces, and wellness activity zones

  • Senior-focused walking paths and desert-adapted landscaping

• Parking Capacity:

  • 317 total parking spaces (including 200 private resident spaces and 85 visitor/public spaces)

  • 75 EV supercharge stations provided for residents and the public

• Elevations & Façade (Eco-Friendly & Sustainable):

  • Modern architecture with floor-to-ceiling windows

  • Built using desert-appropriate materials with high solar reflectivity and rooftop solar panels to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%

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Strategic Advantages

• The "Golden Hour" Advantage: Located directly adjacent to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (and 1.2 miles from Desert Springs Hospital), offering life-saving, seconds-away emergency and specialty healthcare access.

• Zoning Optimization: Successfully re-zoned from Commercial (H1/CR) to Mixed-Use (Entertainment Mixed-Use - EM), eliminating entitlement risk and drastically increasing development density and long-term value.

• Health-Tech Integration: Differentiates from traditional mid-tier competitors by integrating AI fall detection, smart health monitoring, and data-driven wellness systems, allowing for a 15–20% leaner staff structure without compromising safety.

• Robust Revenue Potential: Combines high-end market-rate senior rents ($8,000/mo for 1BR; $13,000/mo for 2BR), medical commercial leasing, and public incentives (LIHTC equity and local property tax abatements) for an optimized, low-risk capital structure.

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Our Approach

MCE Construction leads the project through an advanced capital plan that de-risks development by combining Sponsor Equity ($20M land & cash contribution), EB-5 Investment Capital ($20M via 30 investors), and Institutional Private Equity. We collaborate closely with medical technology innovators, healthcare systems, and city planners to deliver a socially impactful yet highly profitable ecosystem on time and on budget.

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Status

The project has successfully eliminated major entitlement barriers by securing Commissioner Approval, completion of the Town Board Meeting, and finalization of the Mixed-Use Rezoning/Master Plan Amendment. The team is currently in the pre-development phase, finalizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, processing construction permitting, and initiating the EB-5 funding rounds. Groundbreaking is anticipated for Q1 2026 with a targeted completion by Q3 2027