Menno Haven Brookview Healthcare Center
Chambersburg, PA
Project Description
The Menno Haven Skilled Living facility is a community designed to provide long-term skilled care in a warm, home-like environment. Replacing the original 1964 nursing home, the new center reflects a modern approach to senior living—one that prioritizes dignity, comfort, and choice.
The facility is organized into six neighborhoods, all connected through a central community core that features shared dining, a chapel, and in-house therapy spaces. Within these neighborhoods, three unique households were created to serve 56 residents. Each household includes a central living room, an open kitchen with made-to-order culinary services, sunrooms, three-season porches leading to secure courtyards, and private suites with spacious bathrooms.
Special attention was given to memory care, where color-changing LED lighting is used to create calming, supportive environments tailored to residents’ needs. Beyond its technical features, the design emphasizes flexibility in daily routines—allowing residents to shape their days around personal preference rather than institutional schedules.
This project demonstrates how thoughtful design and construction can transform skilled care into a community-focused experience. Menno Haven Skilled Living now provides not just modern healthcare, but also a sense of home, independence, and belonging for its residents.
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Project Details
Sector:
Private
Industry:
Senior Living
Square Footage:
57,075
Project Duration:
15 Months

