The Riverside was a not for profit, 16 floor, 525 bed facility, which was poorly run and losing money. The organization running the facility sold it to CareRite, who saw this as a significant opportunity.
CareRite turned to Icon to create a vision for this home, which would transform it from one with an institutional feel to a warm, welcoming, hospitality one, which would be key to turning the facility around.
Icon created a beautiful design concept, which once reviewed and tweaked in discussions with CareRite, truly captured their investment vision. Icon then took the project, and in Icon's end to end Design/Build structure, executed the implementation, delivering transformative results with 9 long-term and 6 short-term floors, a beautiful first floor lobby, offices and welcoming cafeteria for residents, staff and visitors. The 15th floor was turned into a state of the art rehab, and activity and dining spaces.
The results were nothing less than spectacular with The Riverside becoming a showcase, landmark building in the CareRite portfolio, nestled comfortably on Manhattan's upper west side. and a product of pride for both CareRite and Icon.