Care home bathrooms

Care homes can meet CQCCQC(see-kew-see)An organisation that checks care homes and health services provide good care. regulations by making bathrooms easily accessible to all residents, using features such as grab rails, level-access showers and accessible toilets. Other safety features such as non-slip flooringnon-slip flooring(non slip FLOR-ing)Floor material that reduces slipping, even when wet., thermostatic controlsthermostatic controls(thur-moh-STAT-ik kun-TROHLZ)Controls that keep water at a safe temperature. and emergency call systems should be installed so residents can alert staff if needed.

Care home bathrooms should also be designed to promote hygiene, with easy-to-clean materials that minimise the risk of infection. Plus, they should be spacious enough to accommodate residents who require assistance from mobility aidsmobility aids(moh-BIL-i-tee ay-dz)Equipment that helps people move, like wheelchairs, walkers and rollaters. or carers.

CQCCQC(see-kew-see)An organisation that checks care homes and health services provide good care. also emphasises that bathrooms should support residents’ privacy and dignity, which can be achieved using features such as privacy screensprivacy screens(PRI-vuh-see skreen)A thin barrier that gives privacy, often used in shared bathrooms. and respectful fitting services.

The answer depends on the current condition of your bathroom. If you’re confident that your care home bathroom meets quality standards, targeted adaptationsadaptations(ad-ap-TAY-shuns)Changes made to a home or space to make it easier and safer for people with disabilities. may be enough to meet the needs of individual en-suites. However, for shared care home bathrooms, we recommend obtaining a quote for a complete renovation to future-prooffuture-proof(FYOO-cher proof)Designed to work well for a long time, even as needs change. the space and accommodate various needs for years to come.

The time required to renovate a care home bathroom depends on the scope of the renovation, the size of the space and the installed features. Minor upgrades and adaptationsadaptations(ad-ap-TAY-shuns)Changes made to a home or space to make it easier and safer for people with disabilities. may only take 1-2 days, whereas a fully accessible bathroom renovation with layout, floor and waterproofing modifications may take two weeks or more.