Designing for the future: adapting to specialist requirements

Christopher Beastall, development director at Mariposa Care Group, explores how care homes are adapting to modern design trends – focusing on key principles, innovative examples, and future trends in the sector

When we think of care homes, some might imagine them as cold, hospital-like settings where the interior could be considered 'clinical'; however, this could not be further from the truth.

As the demand for specialist care continues to grow, nursing and care homes have evolved to create warm and inviting spaces that not only feel like a home from home but have been designed to support complex cognitive conditions like dementia.

Thoughtful care home design can, in fact, enhance the quality of life for residents, and today's care homes are embracing innovative approaches to create environments that support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of the residents.

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