Green House® Resident Directed Homes

Saint Elizabeth Community in East Greenwich, RI chose SWBR to design their new Green House® homes and neighborhood, challenging the design team from the start to push the boundaries of what skilled nursing care could look and feel like.

The four homes are located along a residential cul-de-sac with a heavily wooded backdrop. The homes were sited intentionally along the curve of the street to allow elders sitting on any front porch to see the front doors, porches, and residents of the remaining homes. Complimenting the strong sense of community each homes exterior is unique, drawing on the coastal vernacular of Rhode Island to create identity, individuality, and real curb appeal.

Within the homes each of twelve elders has a spacious private bedroom with full en suite bathroom. Very strong connections are made to exterior through the use of large windows, French doors, front and rear porches, and beautiful courtyards. The open kitchen of each home is enough to make the most discerning cook’s mouth water with quartz countertops, a large island for gathering, and commercial grade appliances. Unique to these homes is the addition of a Master Bathroom where elders have access to a soaking tub, makeup counter, and hair dressing services. Susan Ryan, Executive Director of The Green House Project, has noted that the Saint Elizabeth Homes are among the most beautiful Green House homes to date.