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DESIGN SHOWCASEDESIGN SHOWCASE
POST-ACUTE/REHABILITATION/SKILLED NURSING
Parker at Somerset Somerset, N.J.
Submitted by: Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Hamilton, N.J. and MDP | Merlino Design Partnership King of Prussia, Pa.
Parker at Somerset is a 120-bed post-acute rehabilitation
and skilled nursing home, located on ten
beautifully wooded acres in Somerset, N.J. Parker
implemented a multiphased plan to right-size and
transform the existing community. This repositioning
effort gave rise to a new 75,000-square-foot,
three-story contemporary addition to better
accommodate residents/patients and better
represent the brand with a new " front door. " The
existing bed count was not increased. The addition
seamlessly integrates next-generation safety
and technology with comfortable, well-appointed
living spaces and warm social settings, including
a café, state-of-the-art therapy suite, an adult day
care, and child day care to support intergenerational
programming.
Parker at Somerset was designed to meet
the spiritual, physical, social, and psychological
needs of residents and to support and encourage
all residents to reach their full potential. The
thoughtfully designed therapy suite supports the
effective and energetic delivery of services. A
large ADL (Activities of Daily Living) suite supports
the return to a daily routine and includes a shopping
center vignette so residents can practice a
variety of daily errands and tasks. The resident
suites are organized in a small-home neighborhood
model, connected to generous communal
spaces in a setting with living, dining, and activity
areas to encourage socialization. Residents may
dine together or privately, and spend their days
enjoying carefully curated programs and activities.
The spacious bedrooms, state-of-the-art
gym, balconies, rooftop terrace, and walking trails
around the facility enhance the quality of life for
residents and staff alike. The enticing light-filled
café is open to residents, patients, family, guests,
and staff. Additional decentralized dining areas
throughout the building create intimate environments
that delight residents.
PROJECT CATEGORY:
New construction
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR:
Roberto Muñiz, president and
CEO, Parker Health Group
FIRMS:
Spiezle Architectural Group,
Inc., spiezle.com; MDP |
Merlino Design Partnership,
mdpdesign.com
DESIGN TEAM:
Steve Leone, principal
(Spiezle Architectural Group,
Inc.); Kimberly Hyduke,
partner (MDP | Merlino
Design Partnership); Don
Hamnett, principal (Harrison
Hamnett, PC); Richard
Delp, principal (Shiller &
Hersh Associates); Andrey
Teleguz, principal (SCOPOS
Hospitality)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Courtesy of Spiezle
Architectural Group, Inc.
© Daniel Jackson
NUMBER/TYPE OF HOUSING
UNITS:
120 beds
TOTAL BUILDING AREA
(SQ. FT.):
75,000
CONSTRUCTION COST/
SQ. FT.:
Not available
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(EXCLUDING LAND):
Not available
COMPLETED:
December 2021
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