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.., ~'ic ..:- cOY \ , "\RP. ~ \ -.... "'O~ Unit Features \., '; , ~',\c..C\j~OJ' \ D \,;\'.' Units should include the standard appliance package ~ '~?egular apartment building including dishwasher, disposal and microwave oven ~ well as features specific to senior units such as an emergency call system in every bedroom and bath, raised outlets, lever door 'handles and other construction standards appropriate for the elder- ly. One feature that has proved popular is a built-in waist-high ledge just outside the entry door to each apartment This provides a space for residents to place groceries or other items while opening their apartment door without having to bend down. In-unit washer and dryers are popular features at many buildingS but are not essential for the proposed project You may want to consider washer/dryer hookups in some or all of the units. H washer dryers are not included in the unit, a laundry room unit on each floor is required. Coin operated washers and dryers are recommended for these common laundries. Ample closet space is essential and we recommend a storage room in each unit, if possible. A coat closet near the front door as well as a linen closet are also recom- mended. One-bedroom units should have a large clothes closet in the bedroom (pre- ferably walk-in) while this feature is necessary in only one of the bedrooms in a two- bedroom unit Balconies or patios are recommended for at least some of the units since these are highly desirable to many residents. When balconies are included, they should be large enough to allow for a small table and chairs. Bay windows are also an attractive feature at many apartment developments. Services Services should be offered on an a la carte basis, with the exception of scheduled transportation (a basic service at nearly all senior projects) and a resident servi.ces program. Resident servi.ces would entail organized a~vities as well as coordination of a wellness program (including presentations on health topics) and community services referrals for residents. All other se'rvices should be optiona~ providing the residents the ability to choose only those services they need or desire. The resident services coordinator could be a part-time staff person or also function as an assistant manager. Optional services would include a noon or evening meal each day, housekeeping/linen service, medication reminders, special transportation needs and personal services such as a barber/beauty shop, laundry service, dry cleaning pick-up and prescription deliv- ery. Other services or additional meals could be added as residents desire. We do not recommend availability of personal care services (e.g., bathing assistance, escorts) since this will alter the proposed housing concept and encourage an older, more frail population to move to the building. In addition, these services are more appropriate for an assisted living facility, which is also being contemplated as a separate comp- onent of the proposed complex. 4~