Town of Nantucket Our Island Home Skilled Nursing Facility

Town of Nantucket Our Island Home Skilled Nursing Facility

The need for high-quality, locally accessible elder care is critical for the year-round community of Nantucket. Providing skilled nursing and long-term residency that captures the unique spirit of island living while meeting modern medical and demanding environmental standards requires a deeply contextual, thoughtful design approach.

The Town of Nantucket selected SMRT as its architectural partner to design a new facility that moves beyond the typical institutional model to create a true home for its residents. From initial programming and concept development through detailed design, SMRT is strategically integrating advanced resilience strategies with a person-centered care model. Our work ensures the facility aligns with the island’s strict architectural review standards while being engineered to provide continuous, high-quality service in a remote, coastal environment.

Client
Town of Nantucket
Location
Nantucket, MA
Square Feet
55,000
Nantucket-inspired living: The facility is organized into smaller, clustered residential wings to create a familiar, home-like scale that supports community and intimacy. Exterior materials are selected for their durability against coastal salt air while maintaining an aesthetic consistent with the historic architectural vernacular of Nantucket. Robust mechanical and electrical systems, including redundant power sources, are designed for operational continuity, ensuring resident safety and service reliability during severe weather events common to the coastal location.
Connection to nature: Large windows and thoughtful site placement maximize natural daylight and views of the surrounding environment, promoting resident comfort and health. Safe and accessible private outdoor gardens and secure gathering spaces are integrated into the design, providing residents with therapeutic access to the island's natural elements.