Masterpiece will build phase two
With Southland Meadows on pace to open this fall, the next phase is expected to start in May 2018
Medicine Hat’s newest seniors’ residence is on schedule to open this fall, and Masterpiece has now announced it will move ahead with phase two of the project.
Phase one of Masterpiece Southland Meadows will open in October and construction on phase two will start next May, says Tim Garforth-Bles, president and CEO of Masterpiece Care Corp.
There are 35 long-term care beds, subsidized by Alberta Health Services, and 15 community support beds in phase one to provide respite care and support for people who may need some time to regain their strength before returning to their own home.
AHS is also subsidizing 15 assisted living level four (SL4) places and 35 assisted living level four with dementia spaces (SL4D).
There are another 21 units for private paying residents for assisted or independent living. These could include Home Care services as required.
The response to phase one has been very positive with up to eight tours a week, said Garforth-Bles.
“We expect to sign leases starting beginning of July,” he said noting some residents will move in from the beginning of October. An official grand opening is expected in the middle of October.
There are about 100 trades on site adding finishing touches.
Phase two could be ready for occupation in summer 2019. There will be 15 two-bedroom apartments on the second floor and 20 one-bedroom units on the third floor. Phase two includes the same easy access to common areas constructed under phase one.
The design focus, decor and colour scheme for Masterpiece Southland Meadows has been to connect with nature. The curved wall of glass, two floors high, overlooks a lake and trail. Food preparation areas such as a chef's grill and bakery are designed so residents can watch what is taking place and be entertained at the same time.
From the dining room there is access to a library, event room and media room. A theatre has tiered seating for 100 people.
The lobby, at ground level on Southlands Drive, boasts shades of espresso and flashes of flaming vermillion colour tones. Ceilings are 12 feet with sleek finishes, wide doorways, corridors and LED lighting positioned to not only provide light but also be architecturally interesting. To the left will be a coffee bar and area where cooking demonstrations can take place. To the right there will be a hair-dressing salon and pedicure stations.
The dementia wing is divided into different quadrants, each with a distinctive colour, hosting smaller groups of residents in each. The dementia wing has a sheltered deck at the front of the building, another at the back overlooking the lake, and two enclosed courtyards/atriums for the safety of residents but affording them the pleasure of an outdoor garden and sunshine.
Hiring of staff, 120 full-time and part-time positions with 60 being related to nursing care, has already commenced, said Garforth-Bles.
Building construction materials are fireproof, said GarforthBles. There is underground parking for residents with storage units on the same level.
Additional information, about living at Masterpiece Southland Meadows and suites for leasing, is available online.
http://masterpiecer.staging.wpengine.com/residence/s outhland-meadows/