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Senior housing facilities are expected to be many things. They are
peoples' homes, as much as they are a place for receiving special
care. They are also workplaces that must support the caregivers
and accommodate sophisticated equipment while blending it into the
background to preserve the homelike qualities of the space and the
dignity of those who live there.
Independent living facilities call for straightforward design appropriate
to congregate living. Skilled care and assisted living facilities
are more complex challenging designers to create inviting,
comfortable environments that help make the shift from independent
living as positive a transition as possible. Campuses that combine
all three types of living environments enable residents to evolve
through transitions in their lives while remaining connected to
the same community.
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