William H. Thomas, a geriatrician, author and UMBC Erickson School faculty member, calls himself a “nursing home abolitionist.” For years he has championed an innovative, new approach to senior care based on small, home-like environments. Today his vision is a reality.

The Green House Residences at Stadium Place opened in Baltimore last week. Coinciding with the launch of the new facility, Sheilah Kast of WYPR’s “Maryland Morning” interviewed Thomas about the future of senior living.