Ellerbe Becket’s design of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Addition/Renovation and Healing Garden at Luther Midelfort Hospital focuses on the necessities of the patients and family by creating a calm, nurturing environment that captures the spirit and dedication that Luther Midelfort has to its community.
The Critical Care Unit includes 12 new beds for a total of 26 in 22,800 square feet (17,000 square feet of new construction and 5,800 square feet of renovation). Rooms in the expanded CCU are larger to accommodate family members who wish to be an active and involved part of the care process.
The jewel of this project is the Healing Garden, an indoor garden with over 5,000 square feet of layers of green plantscape, filtered light and meandering paths. It was important to the hospital that this garden be accessible throughout the year, especially during the harsh Wisconsin winters. The Healing Garden was funded by the staff, as a gift to patients and families, as well as a gift to the community.
Our expanded Critical Care Unit continues Luther Midelfort's commitment to excellent medical care and the most advanced treatments with an added focus on patient comfort and privacy. In the midst of a busy medical center, our new Healing Garden offers our patients and their families a restful retreat. We are thrilled to bring these services to the community.
Dr. Randall Linton, Luther Midelfort chief executive officer and president
