Colorado Real Estate Journal - July 15, 2015
Pinkard Construction Co., William Brummett Architects and owner American Baptist Homes of the Midwest completed the two-phased addition and renovation to the Mountain Vista Retirement Community. The 23,500-square-foot project included the conversion of a 9,000-sf memory care wing to market-rate therapy care and a 14,500-sf, 22-unit memory care addition. The five-month-long, initial phase renovation overhauled an entire wing of skilled nursing to create 14 rehabilitation suites specifically designed for short-term care. Project scope included the addition of private showers to all suites, expanded day-lighting, new dining and common areas, a new therapy gym, two new bathing spas and a hair salon with new finishes and furnishings. Phase Two construction ties in a single-story, wood-framed and brick veneer secure memory care wing to the existing, two-story assisted living building. The memory care wing includes a delayed egress system, nurses station, large living/dining area, activities room, bathing spa, library, new lobby and a new courtyard converted from a surface parking lot. In the existing two-story AL building, a second-floor deck was converted into a fully enclosed dining facility. Amenities for the entire Mountain Vista project focus on homelike furnishings designed to meet the needs and expectations of residents. A major site package included new infrastructure and storm-water detention pond within a fully occupied community. The project is located at 4800 Tabor St. in Wheat Ridge.