Official Groundbreaking for New Health Center at Park Springs

On February 17, more than 80 people including Park Springs Members, staff, architects and builders celebrated the official groundbreaking for Pebblebrook at Park Springs, the luxury retirement community’s new healthcare center focused on skilled nursing and memory care.

Jim Schneeberger, Park Springs’ Executive Director, introduced the dignitaries in hard hats who wielded the ceremonial shovels on this bright and breezy day:

· Andy Isakson, Managing Partner – Isakson Living

· Kevin Isakson, Director of Sales – Isakson Living

· Dave Wahn, Chief Financial Officer - Isakson Living

· Brian Thomas, VP of Construction - Isakson Living

· Maricita Hughes, VP of Design - Isakson Living

· Pam Cook, Administrator - Cobblestone/Pebblebrook at Park Springs

· Donna Howson, Director of Nursing - Cobblestone/Pebblebrook at Park Springs

· Dr. Gene Harrison, President of the Park Springs Member Council

· Bryce Jennings, Project Architect - Foley Design Associates

· Jep Pound, Project Manager - Brasfield & Gorrie

· O’Neil Marriott, Maintenance Technician – Cobblestone at Park Springs

“This is a very important day for all of us at Park Springs,” Andy Isakson noted. “Pebblebrook at Park Springs will set new standards in the senior living industry, with its extensive use of natural light and outdoor spaces, and its welcoming design that respects the people who live here, the people who work here and all who visit.

“We have embraced the household model,” explained Isakson. “Each ‘neighorhood’ will have its own dining room with a country kitchen, a living room centered on a fireplace, and an activity area that will open into outdoor courtyards. Most importantly, consistent staffing in each neighborhood will create a family-like environment for both members and staff.”

Pam Cook, Administrator of Cobblestone/Pebblebrook at Park Springs, remarked on the thoughtful and innovative architecture and design of the new healthcare center. “However, what will be the most significant aspect of Pebblebrook at Park Springs is our wonderful staff. Ultimately, a beautiful building is just that – but it’s the people who will make Pebblebrook at Park Springs a grand success.”

Speaking of success, Brian Thomas, VP of Construction with Isakson Living, shared that Pebblebrook at Park Springs has already been recognized with a top industry honor earlier this year, the 2016 NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Gold Achievement Award for Pebblebrook at Park Springs, Best 55+ CCRC Community on the Books.

About Pebblebrook at Park Springs

Pebblebrook at Park Springs is located on a 6.75 acre parcel adjacent to Park Springs’ Stone Mountain campus. It will offer a new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Alzheimer’s Care (ALZ) community to replace those functions in Park Springs’ existing health center, Cobblestone. Cobblestone, in turn, will be converted to 100% assisted living suites for a total of 52 suites.There will be two courtyards, on two different levels, to enjoy Georgia’s mild seasons in a lovely landscaped setting. Also, there will be a Lobby Café, something that is not very common in a healthcare setting.

Pebblebrook at Park Springs will feature three distinct components:

· an 18-unit rehab Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) adjacent to a state of the art physical therapy gym,

· 36 long term care SNF private units divided into two neighborhoods

· 36 ALZ private units divided into three neighborhoods, one of which is designed to accommodate Adult Day Care.

About Park Springs:

Park Springs (opened in 2004), owned and operated by Isakson Living, is a 54-acre campus style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) surrounded by Stone Mountain Park. Park Springs is a vibrant community of active adults 62 and above who live in spacious private homes and enjoy a club-inspired lifestyle. Park Springs includes 398 Independent Living Units; Cobblestone Health Center with 42 SN beds, 14 Dementia beds and 20 AL suites; Clubhouse with variety of dining options and common areas; and Fitness Center with lap pool, therapy pool and exercise room. Members live in a detached single-family home, cottage home or condominium-style villa. The community provides food and beverage services in diverse settings and many social, educational and enrichment opportunities.

Residential options offering a higher level of services and care are also available on campus. These include home health, assisted living suites, memory care or the Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation center within Cobblestone at Park Springs. As situations change, Members can move into the type of home or environment that best meets their needs.

www.parksprings.com | www.isaksonliving.com

Photo caption:

Official groundbreaking for new health center at Park Springs

From left to right:

David Wahn, Pamela Cook, Kevin Isakson, Brian Thomas, Andy Isakson, Bryce Jennings, Gene Harrison, Jeb Pound, Jim Scheeberger