How can elder care communities deliver desirable but cost effective places to live?

1. age-in-place design: create living spaces that allow residents to age in place, without the need for costly nursing home care.

2. community involvement: involve the local community in various aspects of life at the elder care facility, from providing social activities to volunteer work.

3. cost-effective building materials: use cost-effective building materials that will still provide a high quality of living for residents.

4. green space: incorporate green space into the design of the elder care facility, which has been shown to have numerous physical and mental health benefits.

5. incentives for staff: offer incentives for staff members who are able to deliver high quality care while keeping costs low.