Construction completed on phase one

Kingsway unveils expansion of nursing center and assisted living residence

The 58,000 square foot addition to both Kingsway Arms Nursing Center and Kingsway Manor Assisted Living was unveiled June 10, 2010 with a ribbon cutting and preview for guests and dignitaries.  The first floor is a new 40-bed wing of the nursing home.  The second floor is a 20-bed wing for assisted living with both studio and one-bedroom apartments.  All the rooms and apartments on the north side of the building have golf course views.  Soothing color schemes and comfortable furnishings provide a welcome backdrop for residents and their families.  No new beds were added as a result of this new addition, however, once the Memory Care Center is completed later in 2010, twenty new beds will become part of assisted living.  With the additional 38 private rooms on the first floor, Kingsway Arms will have a total of 134 private rooms of their 160 capacity.

On the first floor, this new nursing home wing consists of 38 private rooms with 1 semi-private room.  All rooms have wall-mounted, flat screen TVs and locking cabinetry for resident's medications, thus eliminating the need for medication carts.  The wing also has expanded spaces for physical therapy, occupational therapy, a dining room, residents lounge and a café.  Primarily designed for the short-term rehabilitation resident, the physical therapy room contains a traverse ceiling lift system to aid those receiving gait and balance therapy.  The wall-mounted Wii game system allows for fun and excitement while gaining strength and range of motion.  The occupational therapy room offers a full kitchen to assist in home management training prior to returning home.  A state-of-the-art spa tub allows bathers to enter the spacious tub in a secure chair that glides into place.  The reservoir has a rapid-fill feature that fills the tub in just 90 seconds.

The second floor of the new addition is part of Kingsway Manor Assisted Living and has twenty studio and one-bedroom apartments.  Kitchenette areas within each apartment include a sink, cabinetry and an under-counter stainless steel refrigerator.  Walk-in closets, linen closets, large windows and sliding bathroom doors are other features of the new, individual spaces.  New common areas for assisted living residents include a lounge, dining room, activity room with a rear-projection movie system and a 10 foot drop-down screen, country kitchen, personal laundry room and an expanded beauty salon.

Overall, the feel of the two-story addition is one of comfortable elegance.  Recessed doorways and variable height ceilings provide visual interest.  The abundance of natural light casts a warm glow.  Views of the neighboring golf course offer spectacular scenery and greenery.

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael McPartlon, commented, "We are excited to increase and upgrade the space for our current and future residents.  Our customers expect the best and this addition delivers.  We are grateful to the many people who worked so hard to bring this project to completion.  What better way to celebrate Kingsway's 35th anniversary than by continuing our mission of upholding a tradition of excellence!"