Sheltering Arms to Renovate Bon Air Outpatient Center

 

RICHMOND, Va. (November 13, 2024) — In demonstration of its ongoing commitment to Sheltering Arms Institute, Sheltering Arms Corporation—the majority joint venture partner of the Institute—is set to renovate its Bon Air Outpatient Rehabilitation Center located at 206 Twinridge Lane in Chesterfield County.

The renovation project will begin in December 2024 and last approximately one year. Highlights of the 22,150-square-foot project to refurbish existing space include pool resurfacing; new pool decking and locker rooms; increased accessibility for larger wheelchairs and walkers; additional advanced rehabilitation technology; expanded parking, waiting areas, and open-concept clinic spaces; new HVAC; and branding updates throughout, including lighting, flooring, and paint.

“Our Bon Air Center is our largest outpatient facility providing nearly 30,000 visits to patients annually, which makes up about a quarter of our outpatient volumes. It is also home to several unique adaptive and medical fitness services offered by Sheltering Arms. These renovations will allow us to serve even more patients following illness or injury and elevate the building to the exceptional level of care our team members provide, which propels our vision to Reinvent Rehabilitation for Life Beyond Limits,” said Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute.

Renovations will take place in phases with minimal site closures to continue providing high-quality physical rehabilitative care. The $7 million construction project is being funded by the philanthropic support of generous donors to Sheltering Arms Foundation as well as operating funds on hand. The project team consists of architecture firm Hummel & Associates, pool contractor Paddock Pools, and general contractor J.A. Heisler.

The Bon Air Center was first constructed in 1993 and opened in 1994; Sheltering Arms has been the sole property owner. Today, it is a destination physical rehabilitation facility that offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in addition to several specialized rehabilitation and adaptive fitness programs for conditions such as concussion, balance and vestibular impairments, developmental disabilities, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and limb loss as well as other various neurological and orthopedic disorders. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU also leases 7,341 square feet from Sheltering Arms on the Bon Air campus, which will continue into the foreseeable future.

###

About Sheltering Arms Institute

Sheltering Arms Institute is a non-profit and donor-supported state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital and network of outpatient centers that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health through a joint venture. Ranked #1 in Virginia and #19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior outcomes for patients. For more information, please visit ShelteringArmsInstitute.com.