NOVA Vital Recovery
An outdated nursing home, transformed into an upscale behavioral health rehabilitation campus.
Natchitoches, Louisiana
When the owner acquired an aging, outdated nursing home, the vision was bold: convert the 112,000-square-foot facility into a newly remodeled, upscale behavioral health rehabilitation campus serving the Natchitoches community. Smith Global delivered the full renovation in 27 weeks — on time, on budget, and beyond expectation.
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Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Campus
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Natchitoches, Louisiana
Location
June 2026
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Complete
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From Groundwork to Handover
The Starting Point
A large existing healthcare property was prepared for a comprehensive transformation into a modern recovery facility.
Transformation Underway
Interior renovation, exterior improvements, building systems, accessibility upgrades and site work progressed concurrently across the property.
Rebuilding From the Inside Out
Interior spaces were rebuilt with new finishes and functional layouts designed for a high-capacity recovery environment.
Built for Daily Operation
Patient-use areas were completed with durable commercial finishes, accessible features and purpose-built bathing and restroom spaces.
Spaces Designed to Serve
Dining, gathering, meeting and administrative spaces were completed as part of the facility-wide renovation.
112,000 Square Feet. 27 Weeks.
Smith Global delivered the transformation of the 112,000-square-foot property into a 120-bed recovery facility on an accelerated construction schedule.