FGI 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Care, Health, and Support Facilities

The 2018 edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities restructured the previous edition for clarity, and—based on needs in the residential long-term care marketplace—guidance for additional facility types was added. As with the previous edition, the document covers nursing homes, hospice facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living settings, adult day care and adult day health care facilities, wellness centers, and outpatient rehabilitation therapy facilities.

This edition continues moving away from institutional models to foster development of person-centered living environments that support a variety of care models and add to quality of life for residents. The goal is to help care organizations and designers create homelike physical environments that support positive resident outcomes. Included are a new section on post-acute care facilities and new chapters on substance abuse treatment facilities and settings for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.