Crestridge Assisted Living

A2K is pleased to announce the completion of the Memory Care Addition to Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  The “centralized design” incorporates 17 new private studios with private baths surrounded by an activity/living hub.  It is our belief that the best memory care design principle is to have engaging activity in the center of the building for a “centralized design”.  Through our evidence based design experience we have learned that this “centralized design” principle in memory care helps to bring the residents together in their day to day living and also create a sense of safety and comfort for the resident.  We have concluded that internalized designs lessen the stimulation present from the exterior environment and allow residents to focus more on activities and human interaction.   This in turn lowers the behavioral impact on the resident and aids the staff.   Furthermore, the centralized memory care concept ensures efficient sight lines for staff to monitor residents.  These designs tend to be highly efficient plans that also have the added benefit of lowered construction costs.