Paradise Valley Hospital in South County is working hard to accommodate its patients from birth to death. Breaking ground in 2006, PVH will begin work on its new campus master plan. The hospital will undergo a complete rebuild to meet new California seismic standards. Additional projects include a senior village, new skilled nursing facility of about 100 beds, new medical office building and an affordable condominium project for employees.

The senior village will encompass about 12 acres on part of the 54 acres of land in National City owned by PVH and adjacent to the hospital. Here, seniors will discover housing and care comparable to that of a retirement resort. Plans include independent living, assisted living quarters and a variety of posh amenities. A putting green, swimming pool, fitness center, hair salon, restaurant, ice cream parlor, bank, library, gardens and a chapel will be located next door to the health services provided by the 301-bed hospital with 24-hour emergency services. The hospital also staffs a senior health clinic and rehabilitative services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Accommodations for those 55 and older will be offered in 550 homes and guest suites — a combination of studios, one and two bedrooms and even penthouse suites with ocean views. Move-ins should begin in late 2007.

PVH is partnering on this project with Generations Retirement Communities, an Oregon-based family owned company that offers architecture, construction, and operational abilities.

“As we looked at the need to build the replacement hospital we also wanted to study how best to develop our 54 acres,” says Rochelle Wisdom, director of facilities. “Our objectives were to create a healing campus that encompass the whole continuum of care — from birth to death. Part of our community includes our employees and their need for affordable housing. So we have partnered with The Olson Co. to develop 96 town homes to be sold to employees on 4.5 acres.”

— Maria L. Kirkpatrick