Designer, speak for yourself

For many years Long-Term Living (formerly Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management), through its annual DESIGN publication, has offered a forum for architectural and interior design firms to display their most recent long-term care projects. The focus-both for the firms and for the reviewers who judged the projects-was on the projects themselves, not on those who created them. Our third annual Corporate Profiles section offers design firms the opportunity to describe and talk about themselves. These “architectural/interior design calling cards,” enable readers to briefly meet and review experienced and accomplished firms in long-term care construction and renovation.

Engberg Anderson, Inc.

Established: 1987

Staff: 68

Locations: Milwaukee, Wis.; Madison, Wis.; Tucson Ariz.

Markets Served: Active Adult Communities, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Hospice, Independent Living, Post-Acute/Rehab, Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes, Wellness Centers

Services: Architecture, Consulting, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Master Planning

Three Projects of Note: Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice (Sheyboygan Falls, Wis.) September, 2007

Wisconsin Veteran’s Home-Southern Wisconsin Center (Union Grove, Wis.) March 2006

AngelsGrace Hospice (Oconomowoc, Wis.) April 2004

Contact Information: Jean Casey

Engberg Anderson, Inc.

320 E. Buffalo St., Suite 500

Milwaukee, WI 53202-5883

Ph.: (414) 944-9000 Fax: (414) 944-9100

E-Mail jeanc@engberganderson.com

Web: https://www.engberganderson.com

Engberg Anderson has developed a reputation for designing long-term care environments that adapt to the future, inspire caregivers, and lift the spirits of those served. Our clients are truly our partners; with whom we combine innovative thinking and attention to the smallest details with consistent, forward-looking, evidence-based design. Long-term care communities are homes, not transitory places. We believe that these environments should reflect the familiarity and security that “home” connotes. Our presentation of creative options combined with continuous interaction, communication, and teamwork, ensures successful projects that improve quality of life and quality of care.

At Engberg Anderson, sustainable design principles are applied to every aspect of our daily practice. Our newly renovated home office has achieved LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification and currently we have eight projects registered for LEED certification.

JW Design Architectural Studio

Established: 1984

Staff: 11

Location: Royal Oak, Mich.

Markets Served: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted Living, Hospice, Post-Acute/Rehab, Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes, Wellness Centers

Services: Architecture, Consulting, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design/Healing Gardens, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note: MediLodge of Howell Wellness Center (Howell, Mich.) September 2007

MediLodge of Milford SNF and Rehab Center (Milford, Mich.) June 2009

MidMichigan Stratford Village Remodel to Neighborhoods (Midland, Mich.) September 2009

Contact Information: Nelson Keeler

412 S. Washington, Suite 100

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Ph. (248) 336-2501 Fax: (248) 336-2107

E-mail: nkeeler@jwdstudio.com

Web: https://www.jwdstudio.com

JW Design is a passionate believer in both Culture Change and Person-Centered Care. Our knowledge of Evidence-Based Design, combined with our support of Culture Change, allows us to improve Skilled Nursing Facilities outside the normal scope of regulation and survey-driven design. Our credentials are unique in the senior housing and healthcare industry. JW Design’s experience with facility operations and group organizational styles help us to provide creative and innovative solutions when remodeling/designing facilities. Culture change is a journey; by selecting JW Design the journey for residents and staff will enhance quality of life for everyone.

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc.

Established: 1989

Staff: 21

Location: Concord, Mass.

Markets Served: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Hospice, Independent Living, Post-Acute/Rehab, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes, Wellness Centers

Services: Architecture, Consulting, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design/Healing Gardens, Master Planning, Project Management/Development Services, Recreational Areas, Strategic Planning

Three Projects of Note: D’Youville Senior Care-LTC/TCU (Lowell, Mass.) 2011

Remington Club-Assisted Living/Dementia Care (San Diego, Calif.) 2011 est.

Edgewood Retirement Community (CCRC)-Continuum of Care/Dementia Care (North Andover, Mass.) May 2010

Contact Information: Thomas C. Levi, AIA, President

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc.

45 Walden St.

Concord, MA 01742

Ph. (978) 371-1945 Fax: (978) 371-0069

E-mail: tlevi@lwda.com

Web: https://www.lwda.com

Levi + Wong Design is a full-service design firm specializing in Long-Term Care, Senior Living, Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Biomedical, Corporate and High-Technology projects. Our ‘multi-disciplinary approach’ and diverse client base gives our company a unique insight into creative and innovative problem solving, and the ability to seamlessly integrate the entire project into a cohesive whole. Our healing- and patient-centered designs are hallmarked by thoughtful responsiveness to patients, families, staff, and community. The number of clients we retain and our good working relationship with regulatory agencies is evidence of our reputation, commitment to service, and responsibility to the client.

Merlino Design Partnership, Inc

Established: 1973

Staff: 14

Locations: Gulph Mills, Pa.; Orlando, Fla.

Markets Served: Active Adult Communities, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Hospice, Independent Living, Post-Acute/Rehab, Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes, Wellness Centers

Services: Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Procurement Services

Three Projects of Note: Charming Square Shirogane (Tokyo, Japan) February 2008

Watermark at 3030 Park (Bridgeport, Conn.) January 2009

Parker at Stonegate (Highland Park) January 2007

Contact Information: Bruce Hurowitz

2200 Renaissance Blvd., Suite 300

Gulph Mills, PA 19406

Ph. (610) 313-9550 Fax: (610) 313-9551

E-mail: Bruce@MerlinoDesign.com

Web: https://www.MerlinoDesign.com

Merlino Design Partnership is an internationally recognized design firm with offices in Philadelphia and Orlando. We have considerable experience in designing active adult retirement communities, independent living, assisted living, nursing facilities, and memory care facilities.

We are confident in our ability to provide both functional and aesthetic designs that meet the highest standards.

Although we maintain a diverse practice, a significant part of our work is design for Senior Living and Healthcare clients. Because much of this work is specialized, it involves careful analysis and design as well as interior planning to provide a responsive environment.

Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc.

Established: 1957

Staff: 42

Locations: Chambersburg, Pa.; Pottstown, Pa.

Markets Served: Active Adult Communities, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Independent Living, Post-Acute/Rehab, Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes, Wellness Centers

Services: Architecture, Consulting, Green/Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Marketing and Graphic Design, Recreational Areas, Repositioning Design Strategies

Three Projects of Note: Menno Haven Northgate Commons (Chambersburg, Pa.) Fall 2008

Wesley Willows (Rockford, Ill.) Spring 2009

Fleet Landing (Atlantic Beach, Fla.) Spring 2009

Contact Information: Douglas Wagner, Director of Marketing

Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc.

30 West King St.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

Ph. (717) 263-8464 Fax: (717) 263-6031

E-mail: dwagner@noelkerhull.com

Web: https://www.noelkerhull.com

Noelker and Hull provides full service architectural design, master planning, and interior design services to senior living communities nationwide. Our design is sympathetic to both its physical and social surroundings, and responds to many different levels of environmental concern, including physical appearance, palette of materials, and levels of energy consumption.

We are large enough to undertake any project, but small enough to have few layers management. All clients work directly with our principals throughout a project. Noelker and Hull’s work receives broad professional media coverage and is regularly recognized for design excellence.