Post-Acute Healthcare
Transforming Post-Acute Care Facilities with Integrated Design-Build Solutions
“Ignite Medical Resorts has completed numerous projects with ML Group. Every project has turned out beyond our expectations! The design is always beautiful and in line with our mission. The team at ML Group is fantastic to work with. The architect team, design team and project management are top tier. Projects have been completed on time and within budget… which is hard to find!”
Barry Carr
Chairman + Co-Founder
Ignite Medical Resorts
Healthcare Work
Strategic Design & Renovation
Enhancing Patient Experience, Efficiency, and ROI
ML Group understands that the success of post-acute care facilities depends on both patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Our design-build approach prioritizes:
- Optimized layouts that improve staff workflow and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Integrated therapy and medical spaces to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Hospitality-driven aesthetics that create a warm, welcoming environment rather than a clinical, institutional feel.
- Regulatory compliance expertise, ensuring that every project meets stringent healthcare standards while maximizing financial performance.
Most of our experience lies in renovating and expanding existing healthcare facilities. Our team excels in executing phased construction strategies that allow post-acute care facilities to remain fully operational during upgrades. By overlapping design and construction phases, we accelerate project timelines while minimizing disruptions to residents, patients, and staff. Whether modernizing a skilled nursing facility, expanding an inpatient rehab center, or transforming a long-term care hospital, ML Group delivers seamless, high-quality renovations that enhance both functionality and financial viability.
We believe healthcare environments should feel inviting and comfortable rather than sterile and institutional. Our design philosophy incorporates hospitality-driven elements such as:
- Warm, residential-inspired interiors that make patients and residents feel at home.
- Engaging communal spaces that promote social interaction and well-being.
- Enhanced lighting and acoustics to create a soothing atmosphere.
- Thoughtful material selection that balances aesthetics, durability, and infection control.
At ML Group, we specialize in designing and constructing healthcare environments that enhance patient care, streamline operations, and maximize ROI. Our integrated Strategize. Imagine. Transform. approach ensures that every phase of your healthcare project—from planning to construction—is executed seamlessly, minimizing disruptions and expediting timelines. With a deep understanding of post-acute care, our team is skilled in developing facilities that provide exceptional patient outcomes while optimizing operational efficiency.
Expertise Across Post-Acute Care Facility Types
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour medical care for patients with complex medical needs, including rehabilitation therapy, memory care, and specialized treatments like dialysis. These environments must balance clinical functionality with a welcoming, residential feel. Our approach ensures that SNFs are designed with efficient layouts that support staff workflow, integrated therapy spaces, and hospitality-inspired interiors that promote comfort and healing. We also excel in renovations that modernize aging SNF assets while maintaining uninterrupted patient care.
The lobby at the Warren Barr South Loop Skilled Nursing Facility was designed with a contemporary yet residential feel.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs)
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities deliver hospital-level care combined with intensive rehabilitation. These facilities must incorporate therapy gyms, private treatment areas, and adaptable patient rooms to accommodate evolving rehabilitation needs. ML Group designs IRFs with an emphasis on accessibility, safety, and seamless integration of therapy and patient care spaces. Our expertise in phased renovations allows for facility improvements without disrupting ongoing rehabilitation services.
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Gym at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)
Long-Term Care Hospitals provide extended, high-intensity care for patients with severe medical conditions. Given the complexity of these facilities, our team ensures that LTCH designs prioritize infection control, medical equipment integration, and patient-centered layouts. Thoughtful space planning allows for efficient nurse stations, easy patient accessibility, and compliance with strict healthcare regulations. Our construction approach minimizes downtime, ensuring continuous operations during upgrades or expansions.
Nurses station at Mission Point Woodward where the facility provides Long-Term Care in addition to Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Care, and Respite Care.
Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living communities provide supportive services for residents who need help with daily activities but do not require intensive medical care. ML Group emphasizes residential-style architecture, communal social spaces, and adaptable living units to foster independence while ensuring safety. We integrate hospitality-driven design elements, such as comfortable common areas and inviting dining spaces, to enhance residents’ quality of life. Our phased construction methods allow for seamless renovations and expansions without disrupting resident routines.
The communal dining room at Allendale Senior Living was designed to be inviting and give a hospitality-like environment.
Independent Senior Living
Designed for seniors who can live independently but seek a vibrant community setting, independent senior living facilities prioritize lifestyle amenities. Our team excels in crafting spaces that balance privacy with social engagement, incorporating features such as wellness centers, dining venues, and outdoor gathering areas. We apply hospitality-driven design to ensure that these facilities feel more like upscale residences than institutional settings. Our renovation expertise allows us to modernize aging communities while preserving their character and function.
The beautifully designed piano bar at Fountain View at Logan Square. One of the many lifestyle amenities at the facility.
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