The Manor, a 250+ apartment complex located on Willow Valley Community’s spacious, campus-style setting in Lancaster, PA, engaged MCA to design its comprehensive remodel which included apartments, amenities and common spaces for older adults aging in place.

The Challenge:

The remodel would need to accommodate a range of needs and interests for all residents with an aesthetic that would reflect the organization’s upscale, resort-style environment. The design would also need to encompass Willow Valley’s mission to foster social engagement and an active lifestyle through accessible and inviting spaces.

The MCA Solution:

The MCA team reinvigorated the Manor with fresh designs that transformed common spaces from a traditional senior facility vibe into to an uplifting environment tuned into resident needs. The institutional feel of nursing stations was replaced with an air of interpersonal connection through concierge-style areas.

Each corridor strategically utilized color, pattern, curated furniture and furnishings, and themed art to assist residents with wayfinding. Shared spaces, including a reception area, atrium lounge, courtyard, library, auditorium/multi-purpose room, conference room and business center radiated comfort and functionality. The Salon at the Manor, an on-site salon for residents, a lounge and locker rooms for employees, and nursing offices captured the same appeal on lower level spaces. Dining areas including a coffee bar/lounge along with a piano lounge, billiards room and outdoor gazebo were designed to foster conversation and activity with fellow residents in the enriched surroundings.