Senior Living Design

The existing Health Center on the Rennes Group DePere Campus was in need of updating and sought a design partner to help convert their existing medical model into a more “home-like” environment. PRA was tasked with developing a master plan for their campus that resulted in various additions and expansions to their facility. The design team was also challenged to accomplish these additions on a very tight site.
Read moreIn the first phase of renovations, a 20-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) with all private units and a therapy addition was built, allowing the facility to expand its in-patient and out-patient therapy services. In 2018, the 75-unit residential care apartment complex underwent upgrades. The team designed a 10,600 sq. ft. addition to address the need for larger, two-bedroom apartments and additional amenity space. The addition includes five new two-bedroom units, as well as a fitness room, multi-purpose room, laundry room, and parlor. A new elevator and connector corridor help make these amenities more accessible to the existing residents.
Alongside the existing 122-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) and 75-unit residential care apartment complex (RCAC), a 21,800 sq. ft. community-based residential facility (CBRF) was added. The facility is divided into two, 12-unit households, each with its own resident-friendly kitchen, open-concept living and dining room, and den. A central courtyard in each household allows plenty of natural light into the living spaces and corridors while providing residents with a secure outdoor area to sit or garden. Residents each reside in their own private, 320 sq. ft. studio unit with a full bathroom.
The facility today addresses the needs of its residents and community by providing a variety of services. From the SNF, RCAC, and CBRF a “home-like” environment was accomplished through interior finishes and furnishings and the layout of the building.
The sitting space offers an open concept, variety of furnishings, and a fireplace
The therapy gym features variety of machines and tools
The corridor is filled with natural daylight
The courtyard allows light to filter into the center of the building and offers access to secure outdoor space
This space offers cozy seating options and features a fireplace
The multi purpose space enables residents to gather, dine, or socialize