Wesley Manor Announces $8.4 Million Dollar Construction Project

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Feb 03 2016 11:44 AM

Dothan, AL – Wesley Manor, a retirement community of Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida, will beginan extensive construction and renovation project to accommodate the new generation of baby boomers coming into retirement in the next few years. More than a physical change, the project includes a move to a revolutionary model of care not currently present in Alabama.

The renovation, expected to cost approximately $8.4 million, will add to the community a new style of senior living known as the “Household Model.” Developed by Action Pact, a leader in senior living development, the “Household Model” takes a person-centered approach by emphasizing independence, choice and interpersonal relationships.

This model has transformed the way people experience senior living, providing a more personalized retirement experience in communitiesthat closely resemble home in both form and function. Smaller groups of residents live together in a household with common areas such as a kitchen and living room, with each resident enjoying private accommodations.

Christopher Tomlin, President and CEO of Methodist Homes, explained that while the “Household Model” has become a trend nationally, he is thrilled that Methodist Homes is the first operator to comprehensively implement it in Alabama.

“We are excited about the changes coming to Wesley Manor,” Tomlin said. “We are proud of our history of providing quality care and services to our residents, and consider the Household Model to be the best way to serve the seniors of today and tomorrow.”

Wesley Manor’s renovation plans include the development of a dedicated short-term stay rehabilitation center, andmodernizing the entire campus, including existing assisted living and healthcare areas.  The main entrance and other building exteriors will be canvassed into a mid-century modern style.

The renovations will kick off with agroundbreaking ceremony and celebration on February 12 at 11:30 a.m., located at the community at718 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, Alabama 36305. Golden Construction,a Birmingham construction company, anticipates project completion in October of this year.

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