RGD provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing fire protection and information communication technology engineering for the skilled nursing facility at Legacy Point Retirement CCRC. The two story building is 40,000 SF. Major program elements include the thirty bed skilled nursing spaces, nurse station, commercial banquette style kitchen, a main dining, multipurpose room, beauty salon, hobby spaces and administrative support spaces. Also included in the scope of work is a first floor story memory care operation totaling 20,000 SF.
Main engineering challenges include the design of AHCA reviewable MEP systems for the skilled nursing facility including 100% dedicated outdoor air HVAC units designed for critical air change rates; design of ventilation systems, natural gas piping systems, grease waste and kitchen hood fire alarm/suppressions systems for commercial kitchens. The first floor memory care facility’s MEP systems were designed to AHCA standards for the future conversion of the first floor into skilled nursing use. RGD designed on-site emergency power systems totaling 300 KW, and programmable lighting control systems throughout the facility including building and site illumination systems. Other technical aspects include design of voice/data, nurse call systems, CCTV throughout the facility and access control for both egress and ingress of the building.