Dave Hyde, project manager at Medaco, explains the importance of integrating fittings such as assisted baths and ceiling hoists into the earliest stages of care home design
As care homes evolve to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population, new build projects are setting higher standards for safety, accessibility, and wellbeing. Among the most transformative features in this new design landscape are assisted baths and ceiling hoist systems, technologies that shape not just how care is delivered, but how residents experience daily life.
Thoughtfully integrated from the earliest stages of design, these systems redefine comfort, safety, and dignity. Yet they demand careful coordination between architects, contractors, clinical teams, and specialist suppliers. When done right, the result is a home that truly supports its residents physically, emotionally, and practically.
Modern care homes are moving away from institutional layouts and clinical aesthetics. The best new builds now resemble boutique hotels or contemporary apartments, with warm materials, generous space, and domestic comfort. But beneath this homeliness lies an infrastructure designed for high levels of care — discreetly embedded systems that enable mobility and maintain dignity.
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