Project Name
Berks Heim Nursing Facility
Location
Reading, PA
Project Description
Quandel began construction of the new Berks Heim Nursing Facility in August 2003 and the project was completed on schedule in February 2005. The three-story, 260,000 square-foot nursing facility consists of seven residential units, 28 double rooms, and four single rooms with a capacity of 420 residents. Also included are an in-house laundry, a kitchen, and separate dining area for each resident wing. The nursing home contains private ambulance entrance, medical and dental suites, a pharmacy, therapy center, auditorium, and chapel. In addition, there are various lounges and activity rooms for the residents.
The construction included masonry, precast concrete, and wood roof framing. The work included mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, laundry equipment, food service equipment, electrical and telecommunication work, and site improvements, which include a number of courtyards and nicely landscaped areas.
Square Footage
260,000 Sq. Ft.
Owner’s Name
County of Berks
Architect
L. Robert Kimball & Associates