Upgrading and Updating Raybrook
While many improvements have been made to our Raybrook campus over the past few years, some are more visible than others. Now that this phase of Raybrook improvements is complete, we thought we would take a moment to recap some of what has been accomplished since we launched our Raybrook capital campaign.
Lifestyle Upgrades
Updated Lobbies & Resident Corridors: Modernized the look and feel of Raybrook Estates I 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors with new flooring, updated decor and furnishings, and new gathering areas including the Estates I Club Room.
Chapel Upgrades
New flooring and seating provide a more up-to-date and comfortable place for worship.
Elevated Dining
Ray’s Cafe: Opened the new Ray’s Cafe for eating-in, taking-out, and socializing.
Dining and Kitchen Improvements: Updated the Estates II Dining Room and added new flooring, counters, and equipment to the Raybrook Manor kitchen.
Assisted Living
Updated Decor: Updated the Raybrook Manor lobby and replaced flooring, wall coverings, and ceiling tiles; upgraded in-room furnishings; and created new gatherin gspaces in all Assisted Living units to create a more comfortable, home-like atmosphere for residents and their visitors.
Dementia Care Residences
Updated Living: Updated and refreshed the Cook, Lendick, Verblaauw, Mol South and Mol North memory care units. Replaced Replaced flooring, wall coverings, and ceiling tiles; upgraded in-room furnishings; created new eating and gathering spaces for gathering with fellow residents and loved ones.
Memory Care Courtyard: Established and expanded the Memory Care Courtyard, providing a safe and comfortable outdoor space for spending time with friends and loved ones in the fresh air and sunshine.
Skilled Nursing
Replaced and updated nurse call system throughout skilled nursing and assisted living. Renovated and refreshed skilled nursing unit gathering spaces and nurse stations. Also, renovated and updated the rehab gym within skilled nursing.
More to Come
While much has been accomplished, we still have several upgrades we’d like to make to our Raybrook campus. Following is a brief outline of what is next to come:
Friendship Room:
Update the flooring, decor, and furnishings of the Raybrook Friendship Room.
Raybrook Fitness Center:
Add new fitness equipment, make locker room improvements, and update the fitness center
EV Charging Stations:
Plans are underway to add EV charging stations to the Raybrook campus in late 2024 or early 2025.
Entrance Security:
Adding key scans to the entrances of Estates I and II and replacing all entry doors in Estates III.
Navigation Signage:
New wayfinding signage to help visitors easily find their way around the Raybrook campus.
Raybrook Homes HVAC:
Replacement of the HVAC systems in our Raybrook Homes residences.
Exploring Possible Estates II Upgrades
Adding key scans to the entrances of Estates I and II and replWe have begun exploring updates and improvements for Estates II and will keep you posted on our expected timeline. When the necessary resources become available, we expect to address Estates II decor enhancements plus efficiency and sustainability improvements. We will be sure to keep residents posted as plans and timelines begin to take shape.acing all entry doors in Estates III.
Raybrook Capital Campaign Update
Holland Home has invested over $24 million dollars to the infrastructure and design upgrades to the Raybrook campus. As an example of our commitment to all of our Raybrook residents, we will invest another 1.6 million toward the slated campus improvement projects. The Raybrook capital campaign has raised $5.4 million out of a targeted $5.5 million. Any additional dollars raised will support the acceleration or expansion of some of our “hoped for” campus improvements, including potential upgrades to Estates II.
Holland Home has invested over
$24 million
in Raybrook campus improvements.
The Raybrook Capital Campaign has raised
$5.4 million out of the targeted $5.5 million goal.
“We ask for your continued prayers, support, and generosity to help us raise the necessary funds so we can uphold the vibrant community spaces our current and future residents deserve.”
—Troy Vugteveen, CEO