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Balancing Safety and Design in a Modern Behavioral Health Unit

Faith Regional Behavioral Health Unit | Norfolk, NE

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Challenge

Deliver safe, durable lighting for a 16,951 sq ft behavioral health setting while preserving a consistent, residential feel across patient and staff areas.

Solution

Secure, tamper‑ and ligature‑resistant Mighty Mac™ luminaires & sealed housings and impact‑resistant materials, creating a safe, low‑maintenance environment.

Impact

Kenall luminaires create a comfortable, residential feel while meeting safety and durability needs. Coordinated design across spaces improves visual continuity, reduces maintenance, and supports efficient operations.

“We addressed the balance of visually pleasing luminaires and robust, anti-ligature requirements by being very selective of the types of fixtures we were going to specify.”

Andrew Reinke
Lead Designer, Specialized Engineering Solutions

Kenall Lighting Supports a Residential, Safe Environment

Faith Health set out to create a 16,951 sq ft behavioral health unit that feels safe, comfortable, and residential. Lighting played a key role in shaping an environment that feels welcoming rather than institutional.

Kenall provided the lighting solution, designed to meet the demands of a behavioral health setting without compromising the overall look and feel. A mix of sealed luminaires delivered the durability and protection required, while maintaining a clean, refined appearance across patient, staff, and public areas.

Corridors introduced additional challenges, with changing ceiling heights throughout the space. A combination of downlights and recessed luminaires kept lighting levels consistent while allowing for maintenance access and meeting emergency lighting requirements.

Durability, lower maintenance, and energy efficiency supported day-to-day operations. Together, these elements created a cohesive lighting approach that made the space feel safe, comfortable, and easy to manage for both patients and staff.

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Kenall Behavioral Fixtures featured in a group room at Faith Regional