The Shelter Group

The Shelter Group is a privately held real estate development and property management company founded in 1977 by Mark K. Joseph and specializing in multifamily and senior living communities. More than three decades of experience in delivering creative and successful outcomes make the company a recognized leader in the industry. Organization The Shelter Group operates three distinct companies, each a leader in its field. Shelter Development For over 30 years, Shelter Development has focused on creating quality communities to meet marketplace needs. By taking the time to understand individual markets while building relationships with neighborhood, government, business and financial partners, Shelter Development has successfully developed and acquired more than $2 billion in senior and family residential housing communities. Shelter Properties Shelter Properties manages more than 50 affordable and market-rate multifamily communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including its Park View Senior Living and Family Living communities. With a commitment to providing services that improve quality of life for residents, Shelter Properties ensures that each of its communities meets the highest standards in the industry. Brightview Senior Living Since the first Brightview Senior Living community opened in Maryland in 1999, The Shelter Group has emerged as a leader in the field of senior living. Today, there are 27 Brightview communities in eight states offering vibrant Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care options. By creating environments that are great places to live and to work, Brightview consistently receives very high scores on resident satisfaction and associate engagement surveys.