Residences on Forest Lane AL/CBRF – Montello, WI

“The Community Living Solutions team provided impressive planning solutions and helped us get Board and government approvals, delivered great design, and were responsive to all our needs throughout the process. I would highly recommend them.” –Brent Meyers, Administrator

Summary: A free-standing, self-contained home, focused on developing small, intimate spaces with warm interior designs, with resident-centered care that promotes independence and focuses on helping elders live full and vibrant lives.

Situation

The Montello Care Center, located in a small rural community in central Wisconsin, was seated on a large wooded lot with multiple expansion opportunities

• An expansion was planned to start a unique continuum of care option for residents in Marquette County

• It was decided that views to the forested area behind the home be preserved, so the expansion was added to the front of the existing facility, adding a residential facelift to an existing institutional-looking building

Solutions

• A plan was developed to create a CBRF that revolved around the concept of community, incorporating a layout and features that encouraged resident interaction

• CLS architects developed a C-shaped plan that consists of a full-service kitchen located at the core that allows staff to monitor almost all common indoor and outdoor areas of the facility

• In addition to a great room at the entry, other common areas such as a quiet library/den, activity/game room, screen porch and small sitting areas are incorporated to give residents maximum choices in living and activities

• Beautifully landscaped courtyard area with winding paths allows safe and convenient outdoor access and beautiful views from inside the community

• 14 of 16 resident suites are private, with full bathrooms and showers

• All common areas capitalize on generous exterior views of the surrounding gardens encompassed by the natural beauty of this rural, wooded setting

Results

• Staff reports that most residents spend their time in the community living areas throughout each day

• Positive feedback from residents, their families and the community

• Positive cash flow improvement

• Facility featured in 2011 Trends in Design issue of LeadingAge as design that exemplified efficient use of space to create intimate residential settings or shared spaces to optimize person-centered care, independence, privacy and social interaction