On an unspoiled 30-acre site overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and the Benedictine Sisters, who sponsored the hospital, worked with GLTArchitects on the design for a continuing care campus. This facility consists of a 40-acre site for a replacement 113-bed skilled nursing facility and a new independent and assisted living facility. The campus includes a skilled nursing facility, independent apartments, assisted living, dementia care, adult day services, and a chapel as the community’s centerpiece. Enhanced privacy and an intimate, home-like environment were among key concerns. GLTArchitects developed a neighborhood concept with “wings” of 18 residents. Each wing has a fireplace lounge area overlooking the beautiful Missouri River Valley.