Southern Hospitality EXTENDED TO SENIOR CARE

The Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab

Bishop Gadsden / Charleston, South Carolina

In a world where most communities are downsizing senior care, Gadsden Glen is a distinctive example of a Life Plan Community's commitment to excellence throughout the care continuum.

Every design decision centered on enhancing resident, staff and family experiences while upholding Bishop Gadsden's mission to provide exceptional care and service.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY DESIGN

Bishop Gadsden's leadership team guided the design vision, focusing on views to nature, integrating local vernacular and curating "light and bright" spaces to uplift and inspire all who live, work, and visit.

Traditional Lowcountry architecture blends with contemporary hospitality design features. Custom materials and design elements – all carefully selected through consensus with the leadership team - emphasize the regional context and highlight local artisans.

“We’re very focused on our culinary programs, we’re really intentional about our activities, and all of our social and artistic and intellectual programming that happens. And so we wanted to make sure Gadsden Glen had great culinary opportunities, great programming opportunities for residents, and really gracious living spaces.”

Sarah Tipton, CEO

as quoted in Senior Housing News https://seniorhousingnews.com/2023/01/25/best-post-acute-design-of-2022-care-with-a-contemporary-feel/

Welcoming Gestures

The light-filled atrium features a two-story library and sitting area with a contemporary fireplace and large skylight. A locally-commissioned painting and glass sculptures celebrate the guiding design themes.

The neighboring bistro and gift shop offer refreshments to residents, visitors and staff while providing a social hub for community hospitality.

Custom decorative lighting fixtures were carefully designed and reviewed through a mock-up process to provide an appropriate size and scale for each space.

Senior Care Hospitality

Each floor of the skilled nursing neighborhoods has its own intimate dining area, designed specifically to uphold Bishop Gadsden's culinary excellence, as well as activity-centered kitchens like the one above in the memory care household.

Resident rooms were designed around multiple large-scale windows keeping the rooms sunny and featuring views of old growth oak trees.

Generous private bathrooms with full showers and ample built-in storage and hamper are easily accessed by residents with mobility aids.

The Wallace Spa provides a sophisticated and serene space for hair, nail and massage services.

State-of-the-Art Christie Rehab Center

Fully furnished rooms feature built-in millwork and custom headwalls, some with concealed medical gasses. Two bariatric rooms with concealed lifts were provided for persons of size. Many of the rooms include a sofa that converts to a visitor bed or two seats and a table for in-room dining.

The light-filled rehab gym features vaulted ceilings, large windows and commissioned art to help promote health and well-being.

Employee Hospitality

The spacious, amenity-filled employee lounge reflects the same hospitality focus as the residential areas in the new health center. The kitchen includes a robust coffee station and grab and go meal service.

The employee lounge was designed to uplift, inspire and recharge team members. The art-filled spaces include a variety of seating options, motivational custom graphics, TVs, charging ports, showers, locker rooms and a dedicated lactation room.

Meeting spaces for health center employees and marketing team members reflect the same level of design detailing.

"Some of the most important interior details - like dining space layouts, flooring transitions, material fire-ratings, wheelchair turning radius allowances or seat depths on chairs - are not readily apparent, but these considerations are crucial for comfort, safety and well-being."

Jessie Shappell, IIDA, WELL-AP, LEED-AP / Sr Interior Designer

Gracious Gatherings

Programs for the entire Bishop Gadsden community frequently occur in Gadsden Glen bringing residents and staff from all campus areas together.

All of the common gathering spaces are equipped with integrated AV equipment, background music, and sound reinforcement systems.

Elevating Health & Rehab Care

Bishop Gadsden has created a new standard for exceptional health, rehab and memory care. Gadsden Glen with its Lowcountry architecture, complemented by the stunning oaks on the property, provides a gracious setting for senior care.

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