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Grace and wellness

In a dramatic and upscale reuse of “Merriwold,” the 1926 J. Seward Johnson estate, the original stone gate entrance arch and adapted gatehouse Read More »

Blueprint for empowerment

The adage “our past does not dictate our future” was a guiding principle for the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and Director of Long Term Read More »

Texas star

With a warm Texas welcome, Signature Senior Living is serving folks in 10 rural communities across the state with the development of moderate Read More »

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The Heritage CampusSUN CITY WEST, ARIZONA   Paul Brokering PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Senior Read More »

A City Sanctuary Highland Gardens MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Every senior, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserves the opportunity to age in place in a safe, conscientiously designed environment. To meet Read More »

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Sunrise of Connecticut AvenueWASHINGTON, D.C. PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Assisted LivingOwner: Sunrise Senior Living, (703) Read More »

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The Cedars at the JewishCenter for the AgedTOWN & COUNTRY, MISSOURI PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Continuing Care Retirement Read More »

Focus On…Furniture/Floorcoverings

Needed: Seating that supports the aging process Interview with Roger Leib, furniture designer and former proprietor of ADD Specialized Seating Read More »

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The Pines atMachias Healthcareand Rehabilitation CenterCATTARAUGUS COUNTY, NEW YORK   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Read More »

Why Building Systems Engineers Are Crucial to the Design Team

WHY BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERS ARE CRUCIAL TO THE DESIGN TEAMIt's sometimes easy to overlook how the "mechanicals" contribute to design success or Read More »

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Avalon SquareWAUKESHA, WISCONSIN   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Mixed-use and Continuing Care Retirement CommunityOwner: Read More »

A Breakthrough in Creating Affordable Assisted Living

A breakthrough in creating affordable assisted living: A 2005 OPTIMA Award Entry Read More »

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Cherry RidgeWEBSTER, NEW YORK   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Continuing Care Retirement CommunityOwner: St. Ann's Read More »

Designing for Spinal Cord Injury

BY SCOTT SPESER, RA, LEED   Designing for spinal cord injuryFor the facility wanting to manage more of these cases, some Read More »

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Gerald Levine Center for Memory Care at the Loudonville HomeLOUDONVILLE, NEW YORK   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Memory Read More »

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The Ridge at RiverWoodsEXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Continuing Care Retirement Community Owner: Read More »

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Westview MeadowsMONTPELIER, VERMONT   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Independent Living/Assisted LivingChief Read More »

Flooring Decisions for the Long Term

FLOORINGDECISIONSFOR THE LONG TERM  One manufacturer's take on how floorcovering decisions influence facility operations and budgets BY GAIL Read More »

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AngelsGrace HospiceOCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: HospiceOperating Organization: ProHealth Care, Read More »

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Sumner on RidgewoodCOPLEY, OHIO   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Certified Retirement ResortOwner: The Sumner Read More »

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Stonebridge at MontgomerySKILLMAN, NEW JERSEY   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Continuing Care Retirement CommunityOwner: Read More »

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Chestnut Square at The GlenGLENVIEW, ILLINOIS   PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Congregate Senior LivingOwner: Bethany Read More »

Focus On…Interiors

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

Designing bathing rooms that comfort

Many caregivers find giving baths or showers one of the most difficult aspects of caregiving. It's a time when residents with dementia are often Read More »

Designing Space for the Bariatric Resident

 Designing space for the bariatric resident. Read More »

Focus on…Interiors

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

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BY RICHARD L. PECK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Skilled Nursing/Dementia CareOwner: The A.M. McGregor Read More »

Renovating an Ugly Duckling

BY RICHARD McCLELLANRenovating an ugly ducklingThe story of Meadow Glen of Richmond I first heard about the property two years ago from a real estate Read More »

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designcenter   The Inn at Spruce WoodDURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIREProject SummaryType of Facility/Setting: Independent Read More »

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designcenter   Tamarisk Enriched Assisted LivingWARWICK, RHODE ISLANDPROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Read More »