"Three New Living Environments"

Phase-1 of the expansion program called for the creation of three new living environments -- health care, memory enhancement, and assisted living. The four new buildings are connected to each other and remaining buildings through hallways beautifully decorated with with artwork and antiques.

Health Care Center

One of the primary design objectives utilized for the new Thomas A. Peabody Center for Living and Rehabilitation was to maintain both residential scale and character, thereby creating a more homelike environment. In order to accomplish this objective, a cluster design concept was utilized, creating small neighborhoods of twenty-four individuals. Rooms are laid out in tight clusters around common living areas. The new health care center consists of 144 beds (18 semi-private and 108 private) for a total of 126 rooms. All rooms are nearly 350 square feet with private bathrooms and showers. The 144 beds are housed in two buildings: one single story building with 48 beds and one two-story building with 96 beds. (click image for larger view)

This design eliminates long hallways and minimizes the distance between residents and caregivers, allowing more time for personal interaction with residents. The cluster design also creates shorter distances to various amenities, which encourages residents to be more independent in accessing services, rather than reinforcing dependence on staff. The new buildings will enable professional caregivers to complete their tasks more efficiently, and thereby spend more time with individual residents.

The large size of the dwelling enables each resident to create their own personal space, while allowing room for small gatherings of family and friends. Public areas and meeting rooms are available for larger groups. Assistance is always available; however, the dwellings are designed to encourage individuals to be as independent as possible, including personal hygiene needs. The cluster design also positions caregivers closer to the residents, substantially increasing their responsiveness and involvement in the lives of residents and their care.

Features of the Health Care Center

Room Features

Oversized resident dwellings allowing greater flexibility in arranging room furnishings and a feeling of "home"
Full residential bathrooms including walk-in shower
Large corner windows in most dwellings allow for greater visual access to outdoors, allowing more natural light into the space, and a six inch sill provides an ideal location for plants and mementoes.
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Neighborhood Features

Restaurant style dining featuring many made-to-order items to meet individual's taste and special dietary needs
Living room fireplace
Exercise area
Morning Café
Easy access to patios, balconies and courtyards
Indirect cove lighting raising the overall light level while eliminating glare for residents with diminished vision
Carpeting throughout reducing background noise for residents with compromised hearing or those with hearing devices
Personal laundry facilities
Card-key security

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