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Pappus House – Campus Facilities Improvements

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Since 2017, Pappus House has been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care in a warm, family-centered environment. The name “Pappus” refers to the silky white tufts of hairs on seeds that, when detached from the plant, are carried by the breeze to “new destinations and beginnings”, representing their strong belief that life is beautiful at each stage and should be shared and honored from beginning to end. As a part of their commitment to welcome residents and visitors, they provide a “non-medical” and “home-like” setting to offer palliative care, focused on improving physical and psychological well-being.
To improve upon their current facilities and further support their residents, their campus master plan is focused on creating interconnected outdoor spaces, which are defined by a primary pedestrian pathway and threshold at the main entrance. The walking path features stamped asphalt to provide texture, soften the walkway, increase campus appeal, and increase the path’s traction to avoid slips. In addition, native plantings that offer color and beauty year-round were chosen to complement the pathway improvements, attracting birds, butterflies, and bees to create a tranquil environment for its residents. Once completed, the facility will use the grounds as a calming, soothing, and reflective landscape that will provide emotional, social, and spiritual support for their patients and their families.
We look forward to sharing more updates this Fall as more plantings are installed and the campus continues to transform.

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