Entrances

1. The Wealshire looks more like a group of upscale read brick town homes than a hospital or nursing home. It presents a pleasant first impression to visiting family and guests.
2. Utilizing a one-story design decreases the likelihood of residents experiencing spatial confusion from stairs.
3. Covered entrance – provides shelter and decreases glare, enables eyes easier transition when moving from outdoors to indoors.
4. Lobby – provides an area for rest, family interaction, and a color-coded map to facilitate orientation.
5. Rug has rubber backing to prevent slipping or bunching.
6. Fireplace, artwork, and flowers contribute to a comfortable residential feeling.
7. Front entrance is not in plain view of living clusters. Being unable to see guests entering and exiting building makes residents less likely to want to leave the building themselves.