The Grove of Fox Valley
Revitalizing Sub-Acute Care Through Thoughtful Design & Construction
ML Group transformed The Grove Fox Valley, a post-hospital care facility in Aurora, IL, into a hospitality-inspired healthcare environment. This sub-acute care center underwent a comprehensive renovation, including exterior upgrades, redesigned patient rooms, and enhanced common areas. The goal was to shift the experience from clinical to comfortable—creating an atmosphere that feels more like a boutique hotel than a traditional healthcare setting. By leveraging our integrated design-build process, we provided architecture, interior design, construction management, and asset management services to deliver a seamless and efficient transformation.
Strategize. Real Estate-Driven Solutions for Modern Healthcare Spaces
A strategic approach was essential to repositioning The Grove Fox Valley as a premier post-hospital care destination. Our team focused on optimizing the facility’s layout and functionality to support both patient experience and operational efficiency. The exterior was redesigned to create a welcoming, hospitality-inspired entry, replacing an outdated residential aesthetic. Inside, common areas were reconfigured to improve circulation and elevate the overall ambiance, making the facility more appealing to both patients and their families.
Imagine. Human-Centered Design for Comfort & Healing
To redefine the patient experience, ML Group implemented a hospitality-driven design philosophy. The design transformed the lobby into an elegant, hotel-like space, immediately setting a reassuring tone upon entry. ML Group designed and constructed patient rooms to resemble extended-stay hotel suites, offering warmth and privacy while maintaining necessary medical functionality. Nurses’ stations were reimagined with concealed storage and a sleek, concierge-style design to minimize clutter and reinforce a non-clinical atmosphere.
Transform: Seamless Renovation & Construction Delivery
Executing a large-scale healthcare renovation requires precision and efficiency. ML Group’s construction and project management team ensured minimal disruption to facility operations while upgrading 80 patient rooms, the physical therapy gym, the dialysis center, and shared spaces. High-quality materials and durable yet sophisticated finishes were selected to balance aesthetics with functionality. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, we delivered a facility that meets regulatory standards and healthcare environments’ evolving expectations.
A Process That Defines ML Group’s Approach
The renovation of The Grove Fox Valley exemplifies ML Group’s integrated design-build process—seamlessly combining strategy, design, and construction to enhance healthcare environments. By prioritizing patient comfort and operational efficiency, we created a space that supports healing while maintaining the highest functionality standards. Our comprehensive, process-driven approach ensures that every project achieves lasting value and impact.
Before & After Images
Entry Before
Entry After
Nurse's Station Before
Nurse's Station After
