Years of planning and work are finally paying off at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC). Phase one of the expansion at WRMC is closing in on the finish line as construction progresses every day.
The community center was the first part of the project to be completed and it opened in the spring of 2022. Residents, staff, and the community all love using the space for social gatherings, concerts, and events, and the calendar fills up fast. It’s even the new home of the Medina Community Band who practices and performs in the space!
The second part of phase one to be completed was the state-of-the-art healthcare center. The opening of this building will make a big difference for the community, especially for the WRMC staff and residents. Eighteen private suites are dedicated to long-term skilled care and residents of the original building were able to select the one they wanted. There are another 14 private suites for short-term rehabilitation that will be used when someone needs a short stay after an injury or procedure, such as a hip replacement. All 32 rooms are equipped with a ceiling lift system to make it safer and easier for caregivers to help a resident or patient get out of bed or move around the room. The beds themselves are also technologically innovative. Med Mizer beds in each room rotate and bend so that a resident or patient can move from laying to sitting to standing on their own, feeling more dignified and confident. The healthcare center also features a state-of-the-art therapy space for physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The therapy room has its own ceiling lift system to help participants work on balance and mobility safely. Another highlight of the therapy area is the private therapy cabanas. The therapy space is utilized both for residents and for outpatient therapy for members of
the community.
WRMC is already known in the community for providing great care, but the appearance of the space where that care happened didn’t match. Every aspect of this new space was designed to reflect the quality of care that’s already being provided and to elevate the care from great to exceptional. The ribbon cutting for the healthcare center was held in November 2022, and the first residents will move in as soon as the last inspection is completed by the Ohio Department of Health.
The final stage of phase one will be the completion of the new independent living building. The building is anticipated to open this spring and feature 56 independent living apartments with nine floorplans that range from a one bedroom, one bathroom, and 848 square feet to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and over 1,500 square feet. The hallmark of this building won’t be the impressive apartments – it will be the community, lifestyle-centered spaces. The building will be complete with a 20,000 square foot common area, state-of-the-art fitness center, café, bar, and dining room so that independent living residents have easy access to the amenities that make life at WRMC great.
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