A new development aims to show how aligning health care within senior housing can improve long-term health outcomes and stability for residents.
Developed by nonprofit National Church Residences, the 88-unit Berwyn East Place has opened to serve vulnerable residents 55 and older in Columbus, Ohio. At least 36 units will be home to those referred through the Community Shelter Board and who are experiencing advanced geriatric, disabling conditions. These include conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disease, age-related cognitive impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others.
The community combines long-term rental subsidies, on-site service coordination, and collaboration with managed care partners to proactively address residents’ physical, behavioral, and social health needs…