In care homes and senior living facilities, residents need autonomy to move freely while maintaining safety and security. Automatic door solutions provide touch-free access, enhance infection control, and support secure area management for vulnerable residents.
Meeting the care home’s environmental demands
Infection control
Touch-free entry reduces the risk of cross-contamination, maintaining high hygiene standards throughout your facility, which is essential for protecting vulnerable residents from illness..
Emergency access
Automatic doors provide fast, reliable passage for staff and residents during evacuations, and allow seamless transport of emergency equipment when needed.
Safety & security management
For residents prone to wandering, automatic doors integrate with access control systems to maintain secure boundaries while allowing freedom of movement in safe areas.
Recommended solutions for care homes
Accessible toilet doors
Automated swing doors for accessible toilets provide touch-free operation and controlled opening with minimal force. Adjustable hold-open times allow wheelchair users to enter and exit comfortably, while maintaining hygiene standards in sensitive care environments.
Automation of residents' front doors
Retrofittable swing door automation brings independence to residents' rooms without structural alterations. Configurable access control integrates with existing systems for security, while adjustable speeds and soft-close mechanisms ensure safe, comfortable operation for all mobility levels.
Communal doors
Automated swing doors in lounges and dining areas remove physical barriers while maintaining fire safety compliance. Programmable sensors detect wheelchairs and walking aids, adjusting opening cycles to match resident movement patterns across your estate.