Construction has begun to transform a turn-of-the-century Westfield farmhouse into a 13-bedroom senior residence for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Sigma Builders and Legato Living held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility at 601 S. Union St. Dec. 19, kicking off construction at the memory care residential home.
Legato Living designs homes to help memory care residents maintain the lifestyle they were accustomed to while sharing the amenities and comforts of a single-family residential home. The company has completed similar projects in South Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Nebraska and Arizona. This is the first house in Indiana.
The converted homes are an alternative to larger memory care facilities that are sometimes too large for some individuals as the disease progresses. Sigma Builders is partnering with Legato Living to remodel and construct the residence, scheduled to open in 2025.
"Sigma Builders is proud to provide our services and expertise to the Legato Living team, which prioritizes resident well-being through a holistic and comprehensive approach," Sigma Builders founding partner Dave Berman stated. "Our combined commitment to creating spaces designed for family moments and comfortable living align perfectly and we look forward to helping Legato Living welcome its first Indiana residents in a few months."
Legato Living representatives said the location was chosen because of its accessibility and nearby amenities and Westfield's public safety record.
"We are dedicated to building homes that provide warm and welcoming environments for residents," Legato Living's Westfield homeowner Andy Hein stated. "Our emphasis on communal spaces and innovative therapies, like music therapy, take the whole person into account so they can truly thrive and feel at home."
The boutique model ensures each resident has a 5-to-1 caregiver-to-resident ratio on average and can benefit from the group's extensive wraparound services, including physical and cognitive care, respite and adult daycare, health care services and hospice care.
A second, 10-bedroom facility is expected to open on 116th Street in Carmel in late 2025.
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