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| Azpira Place of Breton, an 81-unit assisted living and memory support community, 4352 Breton Road SE, Kentwood, MI |
CHICAGO,IL and KENTWOOD, MI (May 7, 2019) —
Pathway
to Living, a Chicago-based developer, owner and operator of
senior living communities, today announced it has completed $2.1 million in
capital improvements at
Azpira Place of Breton, an 81-unit assisted
living and memory support community in Kentwood, Mich.
Pathway acquired and has been managing the property,
formerly known as Elmcroft of Kentwood, since February 2018.
Located at 4352 Breton Road SE, just under 10 miles from Grand
Rapids, the community is Pathway’s first in Michigan. It offers 69 assisted
living residences in studio and one-bedroom layouts and 12 memory support
residences in studio or shared-suite plans.
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| Maria Oliva |
“In just over a year, we have transformed this property into a modern
senior living community with a full suite of amenities and programs that will
enhance and inspire residents to live meaningful lives,” said
Maria Oliva,
chief operating officer of Pathway to Living.
“We’re thrilled to
have retained most of the residents while also adding new ones throughout the
renovation.”
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, along with other city officials and
local business leaders, attended a recent grand opening celebration for the
community. "I want to really thank the owners and staff for the investment
in the property, and also the investment in our community," he said.
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| Dining area, Azpira Place of Breton |
Bob O'Callaghan, president and CEO of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area
Chamber of Commerce, also attended the ribbon-cutting to show support from
local business leaders.
“Azpira Place of Breton has hit a home run,” he said. “The
updated community looks fantastic. Everyone is happy and friendly, from the
staff to the residents, which reflects the wonderful job Pathway to Living
achieved through this renovation.”
Improvements to the property included upgrading common areas with new
paint, carpeting and furniture throughout the community. A fireplace was added
to the dining room, while the community room and demonstration kitchen were
remodeled. A wellness center and therapy/exercise room were also added to
further support a wellness-focused lifestyle.
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Kentwood Mayor
Stephen Kepley |
Select apartment layouts were also reconfigured, as walls were removed in
some units to convert them to one-bedroom apartments. All residences were
updated with new paint, carpet and remodeled kitchenettes.
In addition, the memory support neighborhood was redesigned to complement
Pathway to Living’s A Knew Day memory support program and philosophy.
Additional windows were installed to bring more natural
light into the area, while interiors were enhanced with new artwork and
furniture.
The country kitchen was revamped as part of the renovation, and
other additions included new programming space such as a music and sitting
area, as well as resident laundry.
A Knew Day is Pathway to Living’s signature approach to memory support,
serving residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other forms of memory
loss.
The program has been proven
to provide rehabilitation for the brain – a process called rementia – helping
seniors with memory impairment become more engaged and communicative.
All residents of Azpira Place
of Breton will be enriched through Pathway to Living’s award-winning VIVA!
philosophy, where social, educational and recreational programs are matched
with residents’ interests, skills and
desires.
For example, ArtPATH teaches
techniques used by famed artists, sculptors and curators while Lifelong
Learning classes offer educational opportunities. Residents also
will have the chance to participate in field trips and outdoor adventures
organized by Pathway to Living, such as overnight camping trips.
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| Bob O'Callaghan |
“Azpira Place of Breton will join our other communities in providing both
our A Knew Day and VIVA! lifestyles,” said Oliva. “W
e hear from families who say the programming and personalized care have
dramatically improved their loved ones’ quality of life.
"Through these
experiences, many of our residents are enjoying activities that they haven’t
been able to for decades, or for the very first time.”
Set on a 5-acre site near the intersection of Breton Road and 44th Street,
Azpira Place of Breton is conveniently located near retail centers and
restaurants, recreational destinations including golf courses, and Gerald R.
Ford International Airport.
For more information on Azpira Place of Breton or to schedule an
appointment, visit
www.pathwaysl.com or
call (616) 288-4151.
CONTACTS
(312) 267-4514
