Green House

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What is THE GREEN HOUSE® Project?

THE GREEN HOUSE® Project is a radical change in the architecture and philosophy of care provided by a nursing home. The traditional nursing home was unfortunately based on the institutional hospital model and resulted in places where no one wants to live. The Green House redesigns the environment and culture of long term care based on a residential home and is the gold standard for skilled care in the 21st century.

Philosophy*

The philosophy of THE GREEN HOUSE® long–term care model is to enhance resident's quality of life by:

Creating small homes where intentional communities are developed and high levels of care are offered
Recognizing and valuing individuality of residents and staff
Honoring autonomy and choice
Supporting resident's dignity
Providing privacy
Offering opportunities for reciprocal relationships between residents and staff
Fostering enjoyment
Offering meaningful activity and engagements
Promoting maximal functional independence
Facilitating physical comfort
Fostering spiritual well–being
Offering comprehensive care
Creating an atmosphere of security

Architecture*

A typical one–story, 10-bedroom Green House home averages 6,400 to 7,000 square feet. A Green House home must be fully independent from other homes or buildings with no more than 10 residents. They must include:

A hearth area providing a living area, dining area, and open kitchen
A single dining table that seats all residents, the caregivers, and two guests
Private bedrooms providing a full bathroom, locked medicine cabinet, and ample natural light
Ceiling lifts
Fenced outdoor space with walking paths
Visual sight lines from the kitchen to the majority of the hearth area, bedrooms, and outdoor space
Significant window areas in all common areas of the Green House home

THE GREEN HOUSE® Project Contact Info:
website www.thegreenhouseproject.org
email [email protected]
phone 703-850-1897

*Taken with permission from THE GREEN HOUSE® Project Guide Book