Just the Right Fit

So, just how does this fabulous new building fit into the NeuroCare Campus, anyway?  For those of you who have been around for awhile, you may be wondering just how this new construction ties into our existing center.

The new building has been constructed adjacent (and connected to) our existing one. It links up in the therapy area, alongside the existing pool and OT/PT clinic. When the construction is completed, NCC staff and clients will move completely into the new space. The old space will be vacant for a time to undergo renovations before opening back up again. When everything is done, the two buildings will be connected and will share certain common services, such as a dedicated supply room with a shipping dock.

We'll try to show you a few snaps to help you visualize how things are coming together.

First, an exterior shot of the main entrance of the existing NeuroCare Center.

The Original NeuroCare Center

 Now, let's take a step over and look just to the left of the main entrance, from the existing parking lot:

Coming in a little closer, we can see where the new building is going to join the existing building by comparing a view from the NCC parking lot:

Week 1: View from Existing NCC Parking Lot

Week 25: View from Existing NCC Parking Lot

Now take a walk with me. We are moving around to our left, toward the new main entrance:

Looking ahead to the entry drive (see truck in distance).
Heavlin to your left now, new NCC to your right,
original NCC behind you.

Now if you turned around to look back at
the original NCC Building 

And looking now at the front entrance of the New Building. Heavlin is to your far right, original NCC to your immediate right.

And if you click to enlarge, a panorama paste up.

On the interior side, here are a few pictures of the old entry to the OT/PT clinic:

Old outside entry to OT/PT (from the back parking lot)

Old entry to OT/PT on your left
existing NCC back parking lot formerly to your right.
This hallway will connect the two buildings. Behind you,
the original NCC. Ahead of you and to the left, the new building.

This door is on the other side of the existing OT/PT clinic.
This hallway used to be a sidewalk near the old Gazebo Area.

Old Gazebo area, looking toward parking lot of existing NCC

Old walkway to Gazebo area, from around back of building
(track behind you)



Old Gazebo Area - now the new Therapy Clinic.
See the windows for the pool to the right of the Gazebo



Therapy clinic in new building from the outside - see pool window on the right to compare to photo above

And from the inside

New therapy clinic

New therapy clinic, standing at windows looking back in at building.
The pool is behind the back wall you're looking at here.

View out windows of the new therapy clinic. You can see the rear of
Heavlin in the distance.

Soup’s On!

The Soup For A Crowd contest, in which Special Tree teams compete against one another in a spirited culinary challenge, took place for the second straight year on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. The contest, organized by the Residential Food Service Committee, is aimed at promoting nutrition, healthy cooking, and enjoyment of food at our community residences and inpatient kitchens. Inspired by the “Top Chef” and “Throwdown” style television shows, teams submit recipes in advance to first be accepted as contestants. Then on the big day, they busily put their dishes on display including setting up themed table tops for added presentation. Challengers from Residential, NeuroCare, and TAP gathered simultaneously at both the Troy Neuro Skills Center (Oakland/Macomb/Mid-Michigan) and at the NeuroCare Campus (Wayne and NCC), serving up nearly 700 cups of soup trying to wow the crowds.

Staff and clients from all across Special Tree were invited to attend and serve as tasters and judges. After over 100 ballots were cast, winners were determined based on the soup’s healthiness and overall taste. At NCC, the Wayne TAP team was named king of the soup for their oh-so-tasty Tortellini Meatball chowder while in Troy, Royal Oak’s spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup reigned supreme. Only one team could be top-dog at each throwdown location, but Second Place awards went to NCC for their yummy Stuffed Bell Pepper soup, the Cottage for a deliciously decadent Lasagna soup, and Beverly Hills for their super creamy Acorn Squash bisque. River Ridge and Heavlin each received an Honorable Mention for having the Healthiest Soup entries. Arbor Court earned the noble recognition of Best Presentation, NCC, for their Tuscan themed display, complete with a bottle of St. Julian sparkling cider to accompany their hearty Tuscan Stew. Moravian West got a big thumbs up for their Gazpacho, earning Best Presentation and a special “Most Unusual Soup” commendation.

 With full bellies we thank everyone, chefs and tasters alike, for their enthusiastic participation. We’re awarding a five-star rating to our Food Service Committee, RSTs, managers and clients involved in making the soup, getting it to the contest and serving up the dishes to a hungry crowd. Soup-er job everyone!




Special Tree’s Residential Food Service Improvement Committee.



The Troy gym filled with hungry critics.

VP and Director of Admissions, Jack Richert tasting an entree. Judging by his pencil and paper, he's taking the contest very seriously.

Big smiles while soup is served.

We are 65% of the way there. Wow!

The February "heat wave" and melt down last week gave us an opportunity to get out and take a look at the building from the outside. We keep telling you things are really cooking, well now you can see for yourself. As bricklayers and roofers finish up the outside, drywall, tile, insulation and more are happening inside. With the finish work (floors and walls) coming along, you can really start to get a feel for the building's interior. The staff and clients are getting really fired up about living and working in the new space!

Here's the latest "tour"!

Beautiful trees along the new entry drive

65% of the way there



  

Front view of new building



Muddy Meltdown in February

Getting the Bird's Eye View



Can't wait until spring for the nature trails



View from the North

Parking lot curb cuts are in-- ready for asphalt this spring

View from the East

Courtyard

Main Entrance Lobby

Welcome to Special Tree!

View of front entrance looking out a window of the front of the building

Dining Room

Activities Center

Staff Lounge

Three Season Room

Looking at the courtyard out the three season room

Drywall is coming along - wow!

Won't Vickie and her crew love their new kitchen

Clients will be nice and warm with this fab insulation job

Even room for a salon for spa treatments

Heading into an office area

Admin Offices

Laundry and Support Services

Supplies have their own shipping/receiving door now

Looking through hall to the nursing station

Charting spot adjacent to nursing station -
Della we can just picture you keeping us all in check from your new digs

No one will be more excited to get to the new space than our therapy team

Look at all of this glorious clinic space

Therapy clinic from a different angle.
To help "place" you - behind the back wall in this photo is the existing pool.
You are 'standing' where the old gazebo area used to be outside.

Therapy Office

Family Lounge/Sitting Area

Visitor Business Center