As the culture in long-term care changed during the 1990s, NewCourtland’s journey was influenced by the Eden Alterative, an organization that seeks to improve the well-being of Elders and their care partners by transforming the communities in which they live and work. Guided by Eden’s philosophy, NewCourtland created a new, Urban Eden more fitting for the seniors residing in Network nursing homes. This approach came to be known as the NewCourtland Way.