Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA), will join the USDVA later this week in celebrating the grand opening of two new Green House® Homes at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wis. PRA designed the homes to meet standards established by The Green House® Project, a USDVA-led initiative to transform the culture of long-term care.
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PRA Announces Completion of UW Cancer Center – Riverview Project
MILWAUKEE, WI – Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA), one of Wisconsin’s leading architecture and interior design firms, announced today the recent completion of the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center – Riverview addition and renovation project in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
A result of the master plan, the project involved a 4,498 sq. ft. addition and 4,964 sq. ft. renovation.
Read MorePlunkett Raysich Architects Joins Cedar Community for New Assisted Living Facility Dedication Service
MILWAUKEE, WI – Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP (PRA), one of Wisconsin’s leading architecture and interior design firms, will join Cedar Community in celebrating the dedication of its new assisted living facility — the Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend, Wis.
The 60-unit facility is comprised of six, 10-unit households, fostering a home-like, residential feel for residents facing Alzheimer’s or related dementia.
Features of the new memory care facility include: unique exteriors on each cottage to enhance familiarity,
Read MoreThe Power of Shared Knowledge
At PRA, we encourage a very collaborative approach to each and every project. Sharing and exchanging knowledge is a powerful tool, and one we believe should be practiced regularly. So when I was asked to join a Provider Expert Work Group to discuss the development of new dementia standards and training, I agreed to join without hesitation.
Read MoreSustainability and Long-Term Care
The practice of employing sustainable design solutions is arguably more prevalent than ever before. To remain marketable and competitive, long-term care facilities must “go green.”
Read MoreMetrics in Long-Term Care – Balancing the Financial and Operational Impact of Your Facility
According IDC Health Insights, a fact-based research consulting firm, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to nearly double by 2030. Question: how can long-term care providers plan for this anticipated population spike and simultaneously balance existing facility needs? Answer: preparation is key.
Read MoreThe Importance of Long-Term Care Master Planning for Facilities
The Long-Term Care Facilities Master Plan is an important business planning document that provides a basis for sound management decisions relative to your facilities.
Read MoreWALA Webinar | 8 Steps to Effective Master Planning
Gregg Golden, Partner in Charge of PRA’s Long-Term Care and Residential/Hospitality studios, discusses the firm’s approach to master planning and how to effectively use a master plan to create a roadmap for your facility’s future. Recorded for WALA, the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.
Read MoreFuture Trends in Long-Term Care
The senior living landscape and models are shifting. The long standing perception of senior living facilities as lonely places in long gone. Providers are not shifting to resident centered care models.
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