Fires in senior living apartments and communities have swept national headlines recently, detailing the destruction that these disasters can cause, and sparking around fire safety — particularly as it relates to buildings’ construction.

Well-researched decisions will improve quality of life for residents and maximize financial investment.

The Mediterranean-style community will feature 40 assisted living and 44 memory care units.

Presbyterian Village North will get new independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehabilitation facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a second aquatic rehab center, renovated common areas and a water feature.

Good skilled nursing communities of today are a long way from the old rest homes of the past.