How can Senior Living Environments Enhance the Pursuit of Passion and Purpose?

Create communities that respond to the unique needs of older adults

Project

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities

Master planning explored opportunities for multi-generational appeal resulted in a diverse, walkable village.

The next generation of residents wants many of the same things as their parents: appropriately designed residences, the ability to age in place, convenient access to services and the peace of mind of a continuum of care. But they will not settle for their parents’ retirement communities.

RLPS creates discreetly supportive and accessible communities where people of varying ages and capabilities can authentically contribute, grow and thrive.

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Senior Care Conundrum: Skilled Nursing Rightsizing Strategies

Nonprofit Life Plan Communities face the conundrum of upholding longstanding missions to provide lifelong care, regardless of residents’ means or abilities, while facing escalating financial…

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Million Dollar Question

Cost estimating has always been a critical component in the planning process for senior living projects. But this is increasingly challenging due to market volatility,…

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Celebrate Life's Experiences and Encourage Social Interactions

Project

Givens Estates Oxford Commons

Common updates to reflect the community's mission

Today’s seniors do not want to do anything to separate themselves from the lifestyle they currently lead. They have an intense desire to remain connected to the greater community, to feel relevant both socially and intellectually.

Craig Kimmel, AIA

Partner

Senior consumers are seeking distinctive settings that create memorable and authentic experiences, foster social connections and enhance well-being.

RLPS designs wellness, dining and community spaces that exude vitality, foster authentic and enriching experiences. Design solutions for new or renovated spaces are based on holistic wellness principles and intergenerational appeal.

Inspire Connection and foster a sense of belonging

Reinforcing vision and values within the framework of regional design patterns strengthens a sense of place and the unique experiences provided. Multiple small design moments, rooted in each community’s story, provide meaning and a sense of connection for residents.

"Senior living communities must be designed to be contextually relevant. They have to be accessible and appealing, but they also must speak to the local setting and individual community brand story."

Dustin Julius

Partner

Reflective of Connecticut architecture, the façade for the LiveWell River Homes features a blend of cedar shakes, dry stack stone and wide lap horizontal siding and incorporates reverse gables, dormer windows and pergolas at the front porch.

Our clients' dedication to serving seniors inspires our passion for creating authentically responsive design solutions that go beyond square-foot style programming to reach the heart and soul of the people they serve.

Margaret Yu

Director of Client Experience