Renovation of the retirement home: damage worth millions after storms!

Renovation of the retirement home: damage worth millions after storms!

The “Wohnen am Schlossanger” retirement home in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn is facing extensive renovation work that became necessary as a result of storm damage. A storm that brought heavy rain and hail caused significant water damage to the basement of the building. The major damage is estimated to cost millions, making the cleanup a complex and expensive undertaking.

The basement of the home, which covers an area of ​​around 2000 square meters, must be restored to its shell condition. The water not only penetrated under the screed, but also affected pipes, which caused contamination in several places. The dismantling requires the disposal of 280 tons of screed, 150 cubic meters of insulation and gypsum plaster, which are no longer usable due to the damage caused.

Intensive renovation work underway

Up to 17 people are currently involved in the dismantling and clean-up work, with these activities even being carried out on weekends to ensure that progress is made as quickly as possible. Cleaning and disinfecting the affected rooms is extremely time-consuming because chemists are needed to detect germs and spores.

A particularly important step in the renovation was the complete dismantling of the retirement home's commercial kitchen. In the meantime, the residents' meals are provided by an external catering company. The completion of the entire renovation is scheduled to take place by the end of the year, although some areas are already being actively worked on. Unfortunately, the rooms in the basement have not been usable for several months, which is also affecting the childcare and adult education center offerings.

Recovery priorities

Lunchtime care has priority in the restoration and will be the first to be repaired in order to meet the needs of the children cared for there. This decision reflects the need to restore the functionality of the retirement home as quickly as possible in order to ensure the residents' quality of life.

In view of the challenges that arise when renovating existing properties, it is becoming increasingly clear that an integral modernization concept is necessary. Such a plan should particularly take into account design changes in terms of energy efficiency, accessibility and safety standards. The individual renovation roadmap (iSFP), drawn up by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), could play an important role here by defining energy-related renovation stages. Nevertheless, it is criticized that important aspects such as fire protection and the concerns of residents are not adequately addressed within this plan. Altenheim.net reported.

For a sustainable and future-proof care concept, it is crucial to give equal consideration to all concerns during modernization. This includes sensible deployment of personnel as well as taking technical deficiencies and maintenance backlogs into account. Aspects such as climate adaptation and the circular economy must also be taken into account in order to ensure the economic viability and sustainability of the measures in the long term.

Through the combination of rapid renovation measures and an integral modernization concept, the “Wohnen am Schlossanger” retirement home could not only meet the current challenges, but also be prepared for the future. After the severe weather setback, there may be new opportunities for comprehensive modernization that will benefit residents. Further details on the complex renovation and challenges are expected in the coming weeks. merkur.de reported.