Trent Center to receive $2,271,953
WASHINGTON, October 31, 2007 – The Assisted Living Conversion Program grant funds will be used to continue the conversion of elderly housing in this 229-unit, 14-story building to units that will serve the frail elderly. Phase II, involves the renovation of 17 existing elderly housing units on the 3rd Floor into 17 fully accessible units for the frail elderly. Unit modifications include the widening and overall modification of doors, as well as bathroom and kitchen renovations to comply with handicapped accessibility requirements.
Common area renovations on the first and third floors will also be accomplished. These modifications include corridor railings, electrical outlets, switches, lighting and flooring, as well as renovations to the Office area.
The unit conversions and common area renovations will facilitate the delivery of services in an economic manner and accommodate the future needs of the residents as they age in place.
