B2: Beauty from the Beast: Breathing New Life into Old Building Stock
Tuesday, June 17 | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for Continuing Education for 1.0 total clock hours from NAB/NCERS.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and LeadingAge NJ/DE. AXIS Medical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Many Life Plan Communities are challenged with what to do with campus building stock that is outdated, worn out, and in some cases, sitting vacant. This session will focus on how to turn beastly buildings into beautiful and vibrant spaces. We will explore strategies to transform old building stock to meet consumer expectations, support current program and staffing needs and ultimately foster financial viability. Case study overviews of senior living spaces in Delaware, New Jersey, and beyond will be provided by a LeadingAge NJ/DE provider and architect. We will illustrate the means and methods to renovate old building stock and outdoor spaces when replacement is not the best option. We will also explore a range of renovation scenarios–from interior refreshes to complete transformations and repurposing. Topics to be covered include how to analyze the value of an existing structure, how to determine the cost differences between new construction and renovation and construction phasing impacts on both schedule and cost. A toolkit of design ideas and real-life reinvention examples will be shared so attendees can consider opportunities to transform their outdated beasts into contemporary beauties.
Learning Objectives
- Understand decision-making considerations when evaluating older building stock
- Determine the cost differences between new construction and renovation
- Develop knowledge of how to phase complex construction of existing building stock, especially in an occupied setting
Speaker Information
Michael Salitsky serves as Vice President of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Region. He has more than 27 years of healthcare management experience, and he previously served as the Executive Director of Country House. Prior to joining the Acts family, Mr. Salitsky was with Five Star Senior Living for eight years as the Executive Director of the Foulk Manor South Community in Wilmington, Delaware. He has been on the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators for 10 years serving as the Board President for six years. Mr. Salitsky is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Delaware since 1995 and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilkes University.
Senior Architectural Designer, RLPS Architects
As an architectural designer with 28 years of diverse project experience, David understands the process of collaboration, managing resources and balancing project goals within the constraints of budget, regulations and context. David focuses on translating social, spiritual, economic and artistic goals into meaningful design solutions through the creation of enabling environments.
