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Should you Renovate or Relocate your Skilled Nursing Facility?

Esperanza Senior Living,
College Station, TX

• Does your facility show wear and tear and have outdated finishes?
• Are you within close proximity to hospitals and healthcare facilities?
• Have you outgrown your current space?
• Is your skilled nursing facility up to code?

All of these may lead to the determining the future of your  skilled nursing facility. Below are key points to consider before making a decision to renovate or relocate.

1.         Resident Safety & Waiver List

First and foremost, you must consider the safety of your residents and staff when considering whether to renovate or relocate your home. If your facility has waivers and needs upgrades in life safety and ADA compliance, a remodel may clear up some of the waivers and improve resident safety. If your facility isn’t currently designed to optimize valuable space with a good circulation pattern, you may opt for relocation with a new design (ie. neighborhood layout). Poor facility circulation can result in crowded nursing stations and corridors that share pathways with front-of-house and back-of-house activities, compromising safety, dignity and privacy of residents. A new home can be designed to avoid problems of crowded and congested corridors, resident privacy and safety with a better conceived floor plan. 

2.         Location

The location of your skilled nursing facility is critical when considering whether to renovate your existing building or relocate. Location can drive revenue based on the convenience to your residents and the community. If your home is located at a distance from key services in the community, you are at a disadvantage. It is also important to think about your competitors, the size of your property and how much you plan to grow when considering whether your location is sufficient.

You must consider your proximity to important services, such as hospitals and other medical care facilities. It is also important to research the market to see what your competitors are doing and how that will affect the occupancy of your facility.

3.         Census Level

The number of occupied beds you currently have is another important factor when deciding between renovation and relocation. Do you plan to grow exponentially in the next 10-20 years? If so, then maybe relocation to a new home is the best option for you. However, if you do not plan to outgrow your facility in the next couple of decades and currently have enough space and amenities for your current residents, it may be best for you to stay in your current home and invest money in renovation. It is also worth noting that you may be able to receive a 25% Medicaid bed increase if you relocate your facility.

Clifton Sunset Nursing Home, Clifton, TX

4.         Competition

As with any business, it is important to monitor what your competition is doing. If you find out that a competing facility is planning to construct a large facility at one of the best locations in town, it would be a good idea to consider relocating your home. However, if you happen to be the leader in  skilled nursing in your community or do not have any real competition, it may be best to simply stay where you are.

5.         Medicare Revenue

Revenue is always a key point of consideration when contemplating renovation vs. relocation. Some homes may be eligible for maximizing Medicare funded revenue if they make certain upgrades or additions to their facilities. However, your action is based solely on the capacity of your current home and its property. If you do not have room to make the necessary additions or your facility needs too many upgrades, it may be beneficial to consider relocating your home.

Each of the elements above must be carefully considered in determining whether you should make improvements to your home through relocation or renovation. The Jamail & Smith Construction Senior Living Team specializes in the design and creation of senior living facilities. From financial analysis, planning and development, to construction and operation of your facility, our team can help you through every step of the process. Our priority is to assist you in making your vision a reality through a seamless partnership.

If you would like a free assessment and consultation for your facility, please email the information below to marketing@jamailsmith.com and a member of our Senior Living Team will contact you to schedule a walk-through.

• When was your facility constructed?
• Where is your facility located(address)?
• What is your census level?
• What are the top two (2) improvements that you desire for your facility?
• Contact information: Name, Title, Phone number, Email address