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In The Pipeline: United Church Homes Plans Expansion; The Bristal Assisted Living Upgrades Community

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Construction: Planned

United Church Homes to undertake expansion project

United Church Homes recently announced that its Laurel’s Edge affordable senior housing community in Kennesaw, Georgia received support to expand resident safety and accessibility amenities at the property, according to a news release.

Funding was given by the Cobb EMC Foundation to expand the walking path at the community, along with widening an existing sidewalk that posed safety and accessibility challenges for residents using walkers or wheelchairs, the news release states.

Currently the path is too narrow for safe passing or turning, which can prevent residents from comfortably navigating and enjoying the outdoor space simultaneously. United Church Homes will seek additional grant funding to complete other outdoor enhancements at the community, including patio improvements and gathering spaces.

Future plans include adding new concrete pads to support outdoor activities and create a seating area adjacent to the horseshoe pit and improved accessible entry to a covered patio area.

The project will include grading, removal of soil and installation of 4-inch broom-finish concrete to expand the existing path and improve accessibility throughout the property, according to the news release.

The Bristal Assisted Living announces refresh in New York

The Bristal Assisted Living recently announced the opening of new amenities at The Bristal at Lynbrook in Lynbrook, New York, according to a news release.

The addition adds the BrainFit Gym and additional upgrades include a redesigned dining venue, new common areas and a new library. Interior spaces were modernized throughout the community.

A cognitive wellness space, the BrainFit Gym is geared toward brain health, neuroplasticity and cognitive fitness.

The project was developed by B2K Development and Brainnovation Network.

Construction: Completed

Fountain View at Logan Square opens memory care neighborhood

The luxury continuing care retirement community Fountain View at Logan Square recently announced the opening of a new memory care neighborhood at the community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to a news release.

The memory care community includes the Journeys Memory Care program. The program includes standards for physical plant, using evidence-based care delivery and standards around caregiver experience and education. Other elements of the program include stage-specific life enrichment offerings and a memory care-focused dining program.

“We are so honored to celebrate this new and exciting chapter at Fountain View’s campus,” said Jules Dewey, vice president of senior living sales for Marquis. “The Journeys program represents Fountain View’s commitment to providing the highest quality care for their residents. This beautiful neighborhood is going to support and enrich the lives of so many older adults with dementia in the community.”

The community is overseen by Marquis Health Consulting Service.