Aged Care Bathroom Renovations

Posted by MichealH Alexander on August 2nd, 2021

Designing aged care facilities should be done with residents in mind. This applies to the design of the bedrooms and the care provided. Bathrooms should also be considered to allow aged individuals to manage their surroundings and navigate through them. This will ensure they remain as independent as possible for as long a time as they can.

Bathrooms in aged homes should also consider the fact that some residents might need assistance with bathroom tasks. It is essential to make sure that the space is easy to use - sometimes for two or more people are extremely important.

When it comes to designing for the needs of aged residents, facilities need to make sure that a person can easily navigate the space on their own.

• Ensuring floor surfaces are non-slip, and nothing is obstructing the floor area.
• Grab rails are available at strategic points to make it easier to use the facilities.
• Toilet heights are raised to accommodate users.
• The bathroom space and doorways should be large enough to accommodate assistance devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.
• Having room for lifting devices to help caregivers with tasks such as washing residents.
• Small details like raising the toilet height or simply having enough space for navigating a bathroom will make all the difference for residents with mobility issues.

Don't forget to consider how the bathroom looks and how it might make a person feel. If a bathroom has some essential mobility accessories for an aged individual, but it still appears:

1. Unwelcoming or clinical
2. Dark or dingy
3. Mouldy or dated
4. Worn down, or contains broken or cracked tiles, mirrors, etc.

If you are looking at a bathroom from the perspective of those who use it, you'll need to consider the space and what may be lacking for mobility or health challenges. Any barriers to the ease of use for an elderly individual may be a sign it's time to renovate.

Slips and falls are dangerous for anyone, but aged residents are especially susceptible and can seriously injure themselves. Ask yourself if the bathroom helps prevent a resident from falling by looking for strategically placed grab rails. Also, consider the bathtub/shower area.

At Smart Property Projects, we're experts at creating specialized bathrooms for many types of facilities. We understand that aged-care organizations need special attention given to them so that the final products meet the needs of those that have specific mobility challenges.

We also understand the legal requirements and can help you design and build an Aged Care Bathroom Renovations that will meet and exceed your resident's expectations while being outfitted up to the latest codes.

Making our aged loved ones feel comfortable and safe in aged care facilities helps improve their quality of life and will go a long way to making individuals feel welcome and at home.