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Teresian House

Physical Environment Transformations

        

         


Transformations to the physical environment began in the mid-90's. Changes are ongoing based on needs assessments. Major changes to the physical environment include (but are not limited to) the following:

Constructed a new building, the Bishop Howard H. Hubbard Pavilion, to house Mount Carmel and Carmel Garden. 

The Mount Carmel portion of the pavilion on the upper floor is designed as four neighborhoods around two courtyards each with 100% private rooms with private baths, a dining area, kitchen, living rooms and garden rooms.

The Carmel Garden Memory Center on the lower floor is designed similarly with the additional feature of protected areas inside and outside in the courtyards so residents can roam freely. 

Remodeled the existing building into ten neighborhoods with 100% private rooms and private baths. Each with a kitchen, dining area and living room.

Bathing and showering rooms were remodeled.

Laundry areas were added on each floor.

Traditional nurses' stations were eliminated. Cabinets incorporated into the living space now serve as work spaces for staff.

Overhead paging was removed and the call station was replaced.

The lobby and chapel were remodeled.

Outdoor spaces were revamped including the addition of resident courtyards and shelters for shade.

Remodeled the main kitchen.

An intergenerational classroom was created in the existing structure.

A "Cyber Cafe" was added for resident computer use.

A state of the art rehabilitation room enhances resident therapies.



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