What's special about the Green House Floor Plan?

The Green House model changes the floor plan and operation of a standard nursing home. Each of our four floors is designed to accommodate 12 elders in private rooms with private bathrooms surrounding a large living area called "the Hearth," complete with a fireplace, large screen TV and comfortable recliners, chairs and sofas. The private rooms are close enough to the Hearth to encourage elders to walk the short distance to participate in the activities, or simply to open their door and observe what others are doing.

An open kitchen with breakfast bar and a large family-style dining table invites residents to linger over a cup of coffee and visit with their housemates and staff. In each residence, meals are prepared from scratch using favorite recipes. The aroma of home-cooked meals fills the air, and there’s always a snack close by, any time, day or night.

There is plenty of access to fresh air and natural light. A large balcony on the west side of the building overlooks the playing fields which will be rebuilt with the support of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Residents also have access to a smaller porch on the east side and garden space on the ground floor, including the labyrinth at ThanksGiving Place.