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Basin Wellness Center Master Plan

The Basin Wellness Center's planned new regional wellness center
​will be a cutting-edge facility that greatly expands health and wellness services to all residents in the Judith Basin area.
“For me, there are two primary reasons that I support the proposed facility. First, it is particularly important that we continue to invest in our communities. Second, this facility would provide access for individuals in Stanford, across Judith Basin and in the surrounding area to offer a healthier lifestyle through not only fitness but also the healthcare side we hope to incorporate.” - Powell Becker, Stanford resident and Basin Wellness Center member
Basin Wellness Center and Nelson Architects are excited to present the Basin Wellness Center's Master Plan.
Overall Square Footage: 28,000 SF
Call of Action:
Area-wide surveys were sent for community input of design. Basin Wellness Center conducted conversations with both Stanford School Board and City Council which led to site selection. 
The Consensus:
Provide necessary services for:
  • Physical health availability
  • Centralize medical services
  • Event / Venue use
The Basin Wellness Center, a public facility, would ideally include exercise equipment, a walking/running track, gym space (for sports and group fitness classes), a climbing wall, a meeting room for educational development, healthcare services (physical therapy, possible massage/chiropractic, and a space for visiting primary care providers), and potentially an indoor pool if funding provides for this. By making these services readily available, we hope to promote the health and wellbeing of everyone across Central Montana.
​The Basin Wellness Center acquired Nelson Architects in 2021 and they designed a facility that would include several main features. ​​  Nelson Architects created a virtual tour and phase breakdown for the phases of this project, and with their assistance we solidified the best location for the Center.  We invite you to take the virtual tour and please contact us with any questions that you may have.

Rentable Multi-use / Healthcare Offices

  • The Basin Wellness Center would like to accomodate healthcare needs ranging from general practice to physical therapy.
  • Healthcare needs usually require locals to drive out of town for services. The Basin Wellness Center would want to have these services accessible especially during long, winter months such as January where commuting is difficult.

Entry/ Reception, Climbing Wall, and Weight Room/ Classroom 1

  • Athletic Facility and Medical Offices to have one centralized reception to hire one personnel for the position.
  • Rock climbing is a local outdoor attraction in the community and surrounding areas. Including an indoor environment for practice encourages year-round use.
  • Weight Room/ Classroom 1 is open to the public but also open to use by physical therapists anticipated to be located in one of the healthcare rental suites. It could also be used as a fitness classroom.

Basketball Court, 2-Lane Indoor Walking Path,
​Concessions and Stage / Classroom 2

  • ​Athletic events and practices would be coordinated throughout the county for gym use from other schools. Basin Wellness Center could serve as an additional facility for athletic tournaments and practices.
  • 2-lane Indoor Walking Path acts as the running track which allows users to walk throughout facility with views and is accessible for everyone.
  • Stage is accessible to the gym for larger functions, but can be closed off to serve as a classroom/ conference room for year-round use. 

​Lockers, Restrooms, and Swimming Pool

  • ​Locker rooms would serve not only for athletic events, but also for public use and the swimming pool. With this in mind, the locker rooms are split between wet and dry areas. If someone came to the facility to use the gym portion, they wouldn’t need to worry about slipping from a swimming user.
  • Pool is indoor and the plan is to properly ventilate the area to ensure long-term use and durability.
  • Having an indoor pool allows for year-round use.
​"The Basin Wellness Center is an investment in the Judith Basin economy adding to our areas need for healthcare services, appeal as a visitor destination and a great place to live. Grant funding and donations obtained for this doable project will also allow the Basin Wellness Center to have continued economic partnerships with local contractors and an added value benefit to the retail businesses; having quite the positive impact.  Continued efforts  to create new jobs and continue to find ways to further economic development in our rural area is a common goal for all." - Judith Basin Chamber of Commerce