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Island
Living: BSL's Newest Assisted Living Community
by George T.
Wilson AIA NCARB

Project Team: George T. Wilson AIA NCARB; Norman Holloway RA; Bob
Warwick; and Susan Gauld
Location: Fenwick Island, DE
Size: 4 Stories, 82,933 Square Feet, 120 Beds
Building: New Ground Up Facility
Rendering Provided by: CadRender
Over the past 9
years, Meyer Design, Inc. has collaborated with Brandywine Senior Living
(BSL) on 11 assisted living and skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware.
On
July 10, 2006, BSL was acquired by the national powerhouse private equity
investor Warburg Pincus. Currently BSL owns and operates 9 assisted
living and Alzheimers facilities, consisting of nearly 1,000 beds. The
company provides high quality residences for seniors with attractive
locations, on-site nursing care and active, vibrant environments.
The Warburg Pincus
acquisition is a reflection of the healthy economic prospects for assisted
living. With the acquisition comes a renewed strategy to expand the
company and its facilities. BSL is in active pursuit of land and properties
for future development.
Meyer is currently
designing 2 new Ground Up assisted living communities for Brandywine
Senior Living in Kennett Square, PA and Fenwick Island, DE, which are
slated for 2007 completion.
The newest facility,
Fenwick Island, is a true island oasis. Nestled into a quaint residential
neighborhood, this assisted living community features magnificent bay
views, endless amenities and spacious concierge service suites with
a 24-hour staff.
To blend in with
the natural whimsy of the beach atmosphere, Meyer Design, Inc. incorporated
an elegantly flowing fountain feature and a steeple / tower architectural
detail, reminiscent of the historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse. A large
veranda is situated at the highest point of the building for "Island"
residents to enjoy amazing sunset views of the Isle of Wight Bay.
Meyer specified brick and vinyl siding in soft pastel shades to compliment
the quaint character of the surrounding residential buildings. Buffers
were integrated into the design to conceal exterior service areas like
loading docks and HVAC units, to keep the most beautiful design elements
visible to neighboring communities.
Other amenities
and features include:
- Alzheimer's Wing
with beautifully-landscaped courtyard
- Wellness Center
- Library
- Beauty Salon
- Lounge / Music
Room
- Media Room
- Endless Pool
/ Exercise Area
- Café /
Coffee Bar
- Large Main Dining
Room
- Private Dining
Room
- Fully-Equipped
Kitchen
- Large Meeting
Room
- Conference Room
- Administrative
Offices
Meyer Design, Inc
227 East Lancaster Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003
Tel: 610.649.8500 Fax: 610.649.8509 E-mail: jgould@meyer-associates.com
835 N. Tatnall St. Wimington, DE 19801
Tel: 302.575.1700 Fax: 302.575.1606 E-mail: jgould@meyer-associates.com
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