About Us

Griffin Living is an award-winning, privately-owned real estate development firm with offices in Westlake Village, CA and Naples, FL. The firm was founded by Paul Griffin III, a fifth-generation home builder with forty-five years of expertise in real estate development.

Griffin Living is a real estate development specializes in high-demand, high-barrier-to-entry locations. Their expertise in navigating the complexities of these challenging environments includes investing from three to five years and millions of dollars to secure necessary entitlements. With decades of experience, the Griffin team has developed over $10 billion in residential, commercial, retail, and master-planned communities across California and Georgia. Their cutting edge, upscale designs have garnered hundreds of national and regional industry awards. Committed to crafting innovative communities, Griffin Living collaborates closely with community stakeholders, applying a value-driven development philosophy that ensures excellent returns for capital partners, stakeholders, and customers.

The Griffin team is dedicated to redefining senior living through their Varenita Senior Living brand. Their communities emphasize the honor and dignity of aging, featuring amenities that cater to residents’ vibrant, active, and connected lifestyles in some of the most affluent urban markets. The Varenita approach to senior living starts with an unending commitment to excellence and innovation:

  • Griffin’s innovative approach to community design integrates the latest advancements in senior living space dynamics and wellness science. This creates age-inclusive environments that benefit the health and well-being of residents, their families, and friends.
  • Their commitment to excellence and innovation is embodied in Varenita’s wellness philosophy: Vibrant Aging. Varenita enriches residents’ lives through an integrated mix of industry-leading care programs, stimulating activities, and innovative technology. The quantity and quality of outside entertainers and variety of well attended activities provided daily are setting a new standard in our market areas, receiving significant recognition and setting us apart from our competitors, ensuring residents have ample opportunities to engage and thrive.
  • Varenita’s chefs use local farm-to-table and organic ingredients to craft delicious menus of ever-changing entrées. These high-quality meals are complemented by impeccable service, providing residents and their families with exceptional dining experiences that enhance their overall satisfaction and well-being.

Griffin Living’s commitment to excellence and innovation, combined with their expertise in high-barrier-to-entry locations, makes them a trusted partner for investors and stakeholders seeking exceptional returns and impactful developments.

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MEET THE GRIFFINS

Paul Griffin III

Paul Griffin III

President & CEO

Paul E. Griffin III is a 5th generation home builder who founded Griffin Living in 2016 and has led the company as it has developed a steady stream of senior living communities throughout the United States.

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Matthew Griffin

Matthew Griffin

Vice President | Operations

Matthew Griffin oversees the development and operations of Griffin Living projects in the Eastern United States and leads Griffin Living’s efforts to enter new regional markets.

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David Griffin

Vice President | Construction

David Griffin is the senior construction manager for all construction projects undertaken by Griffin Living.

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