DOMITYS HET REIHOF: a new service residence offering comfortable and accomodating living for seniors in West Flanders
June 5, 2023
- A senior residence of almost 11,000 m2 with 113 flats and more than 1,000 m2 of common areas for independent seniors.
- A unique concept combining comfort, safety and customised services for residents.
- Several common areas for residents, their families and neighbours: a restaurant, a swimming pool with wellness facilities, a gym, a hair salon, a library and a multimedia lounge.
Bruges welcomes a new residence for seniors in the heart of West Flanders. Project developer ION has spent the past 18 months building the unique residence 'Het Reihof' on behalf of operator DOMITYS, France's number one senior residences and a member of the AG2R LA MONDIALE Group. The 10,755 sq m residence, located near the Ten Boomgaarde park, will welcome residents who can enjoy their retirement in peace and quiet and in an unrivalled environment. Today, the residence will be officially handed over by operator DOMITYS in the presence of mayor Dirk De fauw, alderman Franky Demon, architectural firm A1AR and property developer ION. Residents will be able to move into the residence from 2024.
'Het Reihof', an innovative senior residence with a focus on residents' comfort and personal service, is located south of the centre of Bruges, a stone's throw from the historic city centre. The number of senior citizens has steadily increased in recent years, resulting in a rising demand for senior residences. Figures from Statistics Flanders show that 1 in 5 residents in Belgium were over 65 in July 2022. This trend also continues in Bruges. 25% of residents are 65 or older. With 'Het Reihof', the DOMITYS group places Bruges at the centre of its development strategy in Belgium
" 'Het Reihof' has everything residents need to age comfortably and peacefully. The residences offer all the comforts residents need to feel at home, with a full range of services and various communal areas, including a hairdressing salon, a multimedia lounge for movie nights, a library and a swimming pool. Residents requiring additional services can rely on our team for coordination and personal assistance," says Quince Muyldermans, Sales Manager at DOMITYS Belgium
Comfortable and safe
The 113 assisted living flats, spread over three wings, accommodate 134 tenants and each one is equipped with a kitchen, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, one or two bedroom(s), and a spacious living room. Each flat has a terrace so residents can enjoy the sun.
“The comfort and safety of tenants are key. To ensure this, all assisted living homes are equipped with large windows, height-adjusted switches and sockets, and wider doors so that the entire residence wheelchair accessible. The location of The Reihof is optimal, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors at their leisure.The city centre and railway station are a ten-minute bike ride away and numerous amenities, such as a pharmacy, bank, post office and bus stop, are within walking distance.” Kristof Vanfleteren, CO-CEO ION
Meeting place for active seniors
The residents of Sint-Michiels take a keen interest in the senior residence. Thanks to its size, the residence adds dynamism to the urban fabric and plays an active role in interweaving and maintaining relationships between residents and neighbourhood residents.
"Thanks to the realisation of this residence, a real place to live and meet people, residents will be able to feel safe at all times thanks to a team on standby 24/7." Quince Muyldermans, Sales Manager of DOMITYS Belgium
The Reihof was built with the liveability and mobility of the neighbourhood in mind. The distribution of the residences over three wings ensures a nice integration of the architecture with the neighbourhood. Moreover, the spacious underground car park with 80 parking spaces and 83 bicycle parking spaces for residents, visitors and employees considerably increases the number of parking spaces available.
Exemplary project
Today, Het Reihof was officially handed over in the presence of Dirk De fauw, Mayor of Bruges, Franky Demon, Alderman for spatial planning, architect Jozef Hessel (A1AR), operator Domitys, and property developer ION. Attendees were given a tour of the finished residence for the first time. A few tenants were able to view their future home.
“Het Reihof is an exemplary project that fits completely within the vision of the city of Bruges to allow seniors to age pleasantly. The completion of Het Reihof is the next step in making Bruges a city where senior citizens feel at home. Het Reihof will not only be an added value for tenants, but, thanks to collaborations with local associations, shops, and amenities, this residence will allow the residents of Sint-Michiels to become more closely knit.” says Mayor Dirk De fauw
About Het Reihof
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About DOMITYS
DOMITYS, founded in 1998, is the largest provider of serviced flats for the elderly in France. It is a brand of ÆGIDE, which is part of the AG2R LA MONDIALE Group. DOMITYS is already an established name throughout France, as well as in Belgium, Italy and Mauritius (210 homes open and under construction - nearly 25,000 homes), and will continue to strengthen its geographical presence to have 250 homes open by 2025 (28,500 homes) where more than 30,000 seniors will live. Since its inception, DOMITYS has been committed to improving the quality of life for the elderly by offering comfortable homes and a range of services to prevent loss of independence. DOMITYS plays a key role in the development of the VISEHA quality label for senior housing. As a member of the Conseil National de la Silver Economie (CNSE), DOMITYS contributes to the national debate on ageing and housing for seniors.
www.domitys.fr
