MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Arcadia Senior Living became the latest member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program at a green ribbon cutting on Monday, August 26. The ceremony was attended by City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Program Manager Carlye Sommers and Program Board Members Daryl Pater, Gene Fish, Doug Jones and Melinda Shepard.
Arcadia is the first senior living facility to join the Green Certification Program. Executive Director Jackie Stone and her staff have worked to promote sustainability with both staff and residents. Facility common areas are 95% LED lit, and the majority include occupancy sensors. Residents are encouraged to use LEDs in living areas as well.
Faucets and toilets throughout the property are low flow. Arcadia considers sustainability in its product purchases by using dye free paper towels and green cleaning products. Their efforts continue outside the building with maintenance staff adjusting mow times to reduce emissions during prime ozone producing hours.
“Arcadia strives to be a leader in environmental stewardship and promoting that to our staff and residents,” said Stone. “We’re looking forward to expanding our efforts and already have additional initiatives we plan to undertake.”
The Green Certification Program offers four levels of certification based on a point system: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Arcadia is the first organization to achieve silver level during the initial certification process. “This really shows the great commitment that Arcadia has for the community and its residents. I’m excited to have them joining the Program.” Ms. Sommers stated.
Arcadia Senior Living is a facility designed for seniors who want to live maintenance free in an apartment home with access to various amenities. For more information about Arcadia, visit them online or in person at 175 Chesapeake Lane.