PROCON continues work on 168,000 s/f Brightview in Shelton

Shelton, CT Brightview Senior Living in Shelton is well on its way to a spring 2019 completion. The latest addition to Brightview’s assortment of communities is located at 30 Beard Sawmill Rd., off Rte. 8 between New Haven and Bridgeport. PROCON is the architect and construction manager for the 168,000 s/f project. This is Brightview Senior Living’s ninth collaboration with the design-build firm that completed the 70,000 s/f Brightview on New Canaan Community in Norwalk, two years ago.

The 4-story design features 161 apartments in a variety of styles and care options. The apartment choices include 87 independent living, 48 assisted living and 26 wellspring village apartment homes. Wellspring village is a specialized Brightview neighborhood designed to enhance the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

“One notable feature of this building is the beautiful views that can already be seen from the Wellspring Village dining area overlooking the nearby farm” said PROCON’s project manager. That is because the design is intended to encourage residents to connect with the outdoors by importing plenty of natural light with cathedral ceilings and oversized windows throughout the community. The overall design features a farmhouse style vernacular with bays, a gabled roof, balconies, porches and an attractive porte-cochere entrance to blend with the surrounding countryside.

Construction is divided into sections with different phases of installation underway simultaneously. Section C is undergoing finishes while section B receives drywall and section A undergoes MEP work and rough-ins. “This job requires some detailed and precise installations and I have been really impressed with the way our team has pushed ahead to stay on target and do a great job with all the components” said the project manager.

Onsite amenities will include a fitness center, a pub, theater, beauty/barber shop, café, library/media room and dining rooms. Group activities, clubs, games, and hobbies will be included in the environment to encourage gathering and socializing. Lastly, housekeeping, dining, transportation, maintenance, chef-prepared meals and an expertly trained, caring staff will all be included in Brightview Shelton’s all-inclusive living experience. 

As today’s older adults seek to remain active in their post-retirement years, the amenities and services offered make Brightview Senior Living the premier place for seniors looking for independent living, assisted living and dementia care.