The Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehabilitation

In a world where most communities are downsizing healthcare, Gadsden Glen reflects Bishop Gadsden’s commitment to excellence throughout the continuum of senior care.

Photo credit: Nathan Cox Photography

Project Highlights
Client:
Bishop Gadsden
Location:
Charleston, SC
Services:
Master Planning
Architecture
Interior Design
Type:
Skilled Nursing
Memory Support
Short-Term Rehab
Bishop Gadsden – The Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab
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 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.
Guiding Principle

Commitment to Excellence

Every design decision centered on enhancing the day-to-day resident, staff and family experiences while upholding their mission to provide exceptional care and service.

 

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

Gracious Senior Care Residences

Mock-ups of resident rooms and bathrooms were created during design so staff members could help fine-tune the design.

Considerations such as toilet locations, lift access, and bed size were debated and tested. The Bishop Gadsden nursing care leadership team provide input, such as how a lift would enter and be maneuvered within the resident room. They also tested sample beds before purchase.

The staff lounge was also created to help alleviate hesitancy of staff to move to a new building.
The staff lounge was also created to help alleviate hesitancy of staff to move to a new building.
Design Strategies

Support Recruitment and Retention

A highlight of Gadsden Glen is the spacious, light-filled staff lounge.

It provides a place of comfort, community, and respite for staff. A wide range of seating, plenty of TVs, power outlets and lockers are included. Toilet and shower rooms are available as well as a dedicated room for lactating persons. Owner-inspired motivational graphics grace feature walls.

 

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