Outdoor spaces connect us to nature, improve our overall well-being and offer the opportunity for reflection and recreation. Listening to birds chirping, a bubbling water fountain or swaying ornamental grasses while viewing pops of colorful blooms provide relief from stress and symptoms.
Amenities like courtyards and garden spaces can distinguish a facility when attracting new residents or patients and strengthen a sense of community with interactive gathering spaces.
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