AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOMINEE

Elevate Safepoint Senior Living at Clearwater

Elevate Senior Living stands out as a model for affordable senior living by combining thoughtful design, flexible spaces, and a rich array of amenities. Its focus on creating a supportive, engaging, and budget-conscious environment ensures that seniors can enjoy a high quality of life in a community that feels like home. 

City/State:
Clearwater, FL
Date of Completion:
02/2024
Project Size (Sq. ft)
55,000 SF – AL/Memory
Owner:
Elevate Safepoint LLC
Operator:
American Healthcare Management Group
Architect:
HKS, Inc
Interior Design Firm:
Spellman Brady & Company
Builder/Contractor:
ARCO Construction

The six adaptable households cater to different care levels, ensuring personalized attention for each resident. Each household includes living and dining spaces and a unique shared amenity for all Elevate residents, creating a homey atmosphere that fosters community and support.

A key feature of Elevate Senior Living is its central clubhouse, which serves as a hub for socializing and communal activities. Shared amenities within each household further encourage interaction among residents. The community also includes 16 affordable active adult duplexes promoting autonomy. These duplexes are surrounded by pedestrian gardens, a senior-friendly intergenerational pool and a dog park, offering residents ample opportunities for outdoor activities and interaction with nature for all, including the assisted living and memory support residents.  The community offers more amenities including a salon, fitness center, bistro, theater and game room – catering to diverse interests.  These amenities are thoughtfully integrated to create a vibrant and supportive environment where seniors can thrive.

The primary objectives for this archetype were maintaining a small footprint, eliminating social isolation, and being budget-conscious. The project incorporates several innovative solutions to achieve these goals. Flexible spaces are designed to adapt to the changing needs of residents, allowing households to transition easily from assisted living to memory care support and back again. Shared common areas within each household promote socialization and reduce feelings of isolation. The design also prioritizes resident comfort and engagement through a residential feel.

Person-centered living and the approach to resident autonomy are central to the community’s design. By allowing residents to dictate their schedules and engage in preferred activities, the community fosters a sense of independence, dignity, and personal fulfillment. Every aspect of the living spaces and communal areas is thoughtfully crafted to promote freedom of movement and encourage participation in activities and social engagements, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling daily life. Modern technology is seamlessly integrated into the community to enhance the living experience, providing both convenience and safety for residents. The interior design focuses on managing finishes and adhering to project standards that ensure durability and aesthetic appeal.  The design is inspired by the Gulf Coast lifestyle and emphasizes neutrals with light pops of color.  This blend of affordability and quality makes high-end senior living accessible to a broader population.