Hearth and Home of VanWert

Van Wert, Ohio
Completed: August 2000
Cost: $1.997 Million
Area: 21,557 Square Feet.

Hearth and Home of Van Wert is a 30 unit Assisted Living Facility designed in the Carpenter Gothic style and also utilizes the "clustered cottage" concept. The design features residential living units grouped into two clusters radiating from a central core. The core includes a central interior courtyard with house fronts leading to each 15 bed cluster. Units are grouped around community living spaces which include a country kitchen, dining, laundry, and large family room. This facility is well suited to serve the needs of a Dementia or more typical assisted living resident within separate clusters. Each cluster can operate independently of the other with separate enclosed courtyards, staff areas, and dining and recreation spaces.

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The challenge offered by the owner was to substantially update the appearance of the community entrance and public areas of an exclusive 1970's retirement community. A new mansion-style entry was designed to give the original non-descript modern facility an inviting focal point and residential appeal.

The addition includes, on the first floor, the main lobby with a fireplace, a billiards room, offices, a tastefully renovated stairwell, and a highly-detailed library/boardroom with a fireplace. The second floor, a multi-level dining room extending over the porte cochere below, features coffered and sloped ceilings, exterior balconies and a two-sided fireplace. The extensive use of wood moulding and rich residential detailing throughout the new and updated existing areas creates an inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors.

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