Beautiful Day for the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony

It was a beautiful, sunny fall afternoon for the official groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction project.

Ready to get started



Rev Paul and Gloria Richert



Jack Richert gives a nice welcome, talks about our history, and gives an overview of the project

Joe Richert welcomes everyone and gives a special thanks
to our staff and clients without whom this would not be possible.

Jett gets in on the action



Rev Richert gives an invocation



Jim Richert talks about our many collaborators

Jim Richert introduces the project team

Charlie Schurman/Architect, Jack Richert/VP & Dir Admissions,
Dr. Joseph Richert/Medical Director Emeritus,
Marty Billmeyer/33 Year Employee, Joe Richert/President & CEO,
Jim Richert/Property Manager,
and Ron Siebenaler/The Douglas Company

The Ceremonial First Dig

Unofficial Construction Boss, Joseph Jett Richert

NeuroCare Campus Expansion: Ready, Set, Go!

Exciting news! Our permits, financing, contractors, and the stars are finally all in alignment. On Wednesday, September 29, 2010 we will officially break ground to construct a new building to expand our NeuroCare Campus. We have been working for more than two years with our staff, outside consultants, architects, engineers, the City of Romulus, accountants, clients, families and others to design a full service, state-of-the-art rehabilitation environment. While our staff already provide outstanding care, the amenities in the new building and surrounding campus will enable them to truly let their talents shine. This expansion will help Special Tree continue to provide the best opportunities for healing and recovery to our clients and their circle of support.

The new building and surrounding landscape will include:

• 39 private rooms
• Advanced in-wall equipment for respiratory care in 27 rooms
• 27 Showers in clinical wings plus 2 in therapy clinic
• Centrally located client/family lounge located adjacent to nurses’ station
• Business Center for families and visitors
• 3-Season Sunroom attached to dining room
• Dedicated Activities and Therapeutic Recreation area adjacent to dining room
• Exterior play area for young clients and visitors
• New staff lounge
• Expanded walking path/nature trail following perimeter of wetlands and wildlife habitat
• Pond with waterfall, gazebo and accessible fishing areas
• Security system with cameras to monitor parking lots and exits
• Expanded parking
• New entrance via private drive off of Hannan Road

We have a great deal of work ahead of us. The project is scheduled to be completed in just under one year’s time. We will continue operations at the existing NeuroCare Center. Client, staff, and visitor safety is our number one priority as we navigate the construction to successfully complete the project and launch our new building.

Stay tuned for updates on the expansion here on our NCC blog. For questions or concerns, contact Jim Richert, Property Manager for Special Tree at
734-893-1000.

image: artist rendering of new building, 2010