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Virginia healthcare facility designed with distinct 'households'
The Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence has a distinctive name, color palette and decorating theme for each household of 20-40 residents, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
The Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence in Chesapeake, Va., built a replacement healthcare facility with a distinctive name, color palette and decorating theme for each household of 20-40 residents. For example, the Coastal Cottage includes seaside and nautical art and accessories, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.
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March 31, 2017
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