Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care broke ground on an expansion and renovation to the existing rehabilitation center. The project includes new offices for staff, updated resident rooms, renovations to common areas and a new separate entrance for the therapy area. ARCH serves as Owner’s Representative for the project located in Chicago, Illinois.

ARCH was selected to feature a project at the ULI Fall Meeting first-ever Developer Showcase. Conference attendees had the opportunity to browse 40 real estate projects on display, including The Village at Orchard Ridge, presented by Frank Muraca.

Frank Muraca and daughter Alexandra were pleased to honor Larry Minnix, President and CEO of LeadingAge, at this year’s Sterling Friendship Award Dinner. Larry was presented the Sterling Friendship Award which is given to an individual recognized for his/her significant contributions and accomplishments in society. ARCH is a proud sponsor of the Friendship Senior Options event.

Frank Muraca and Brit Vipham attended TheWorxHub User Conference 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. ARCH has assisted with the implementation and monitoring of the software for clients since 2012. Best practices were reviewed, new software introduced, and Brit spoke on a panel communicating how the reporting aspect of the software can help establish Key Performance Indicators for your organization.

The Village at Rockville completed the renovation of a four-story, multi-wing intermediate care facility in Maryland. The four year phased project included reconfigured public spaces and back-of-house areas; a new entrance to the existing chapel; new assisted living, skilled nursing, and dementia units; and associated amenities for each area of care. ARCH served as Project Manager for all phases of construction.

Covenant Village of Northbrook celebrated the grand opening of The Evergreen, a new residential building. The Evergreen is a four-story building containing 55 apartment homes, common areas and underground parking. Click here for more information on the open house celebration.

The Clare responded to market demand for additional skilled nursing beds by converting two floors of the downtown Chicago high-rise CCRC. The 12^th floor became licensed for skilled nursing and the memory care that was previously on the floor moved up to the 13^th floor, which had been serving assisted living. ARCH assisted in selecting an experienced local architect and managed the design process from conceptual design through construction then assisting in selecting a highly qualified contractor.

Frank Muraca presented on a panel at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee. The panel discussion, titled Growth Through Governance, provided insight on how to create a framework for a more responsive and effective governing structure, reshape a board to effectively assess the risks and rewards of growth strategies and how to advance the strategic engagement of a board in strategic planning. The annual meeting also provided an opportunity to catch up with fellow colleagues including Jeff Lundeen, President of Covenant Solutions, pictured below with Frank Muraca.

The Springs at Monarch Landing, a new HealthCare center, rounds out the continuum of care on the existing Naperville, Illinois campus. More than 100 guests and 300 residents attended the celebration. Click here for more information on the Grand Opening Celebration.

Two of ARCH’s clients were featured in the Spring 2014 Design Showcase Issue of the Environments for Aging Magazine. Sedgebrook, a CCRC in Lincolnshire, IL, is featured in the remodel & renovation section for work completed in the main clubhouse. The Village at Orchard Ridge, a CCRC in Winchester, VA, is featured in the new construction section showcasing the phased development.  Click here to view the Design Showcase issue.