There are many commercial flooring applications where choosing the right material is important. In some cases, including flooring in assisted living facilities, it is vital. These spaces require careful consideration to ensure the safety of residents while creating a comfortable and inviting environment for everyone who walks through the doors.

If you’re looking for creative assisted living flooring solutions in Stow, Akron, or nearby communities, Floor Coverings International® of Cleveland South can help. Here are a few important considerations to help you select the right materials for a successful upgrade.

Key Considerations for Assisted Living Flooring

Facility managers know that flooring serves a functional and emotional purpose. Balancing these considerations isn’t always easy, but they often shape the decision-making process during our initial consultations with owners.

  • Safety: Always the top priority, choosing slip-resistant flooring reduces injury risks in resident quarters and high-traffic areas. Low-pile carpeting, rubber flooring, and cork flooring also add a degree of cushioning that is soft underfoot and forgiving in the event of a fall.
  • Flooring should also minimize mobility issues by introducing smooth transitions between rooms.
  • Ease of maintenance: Look for flooring materials that are easy to clean and maintain. These reduce labor hours and minimize the disruption of potentially noisy cleaning equipment. Laminate, vinyl, and tile products check all these boxes, particularly in large common spaces with heavy foot traffic.
  • Aesthetics: Make no mistake; this is home. Residents deserve a comfortable, well-designed space curated from the ground up. The right design and appearance eschew the cold, commercial appearance of a retail space by making every part of the facility feel instantly warm and familiar. It’s not always an easy effect to achieve, but our experienced Design Associates will help you get it just right.

The Best Assisted-Living Flooring Options

Combining classic styles with the latest assisted living flooring trends, these recommendations strike a balance between the above considerations and budgetary, durability, and versatility.

  • Vinyl flooring: Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) brings the elegance of real wood floors to any space without sacrificing ease of maintenance, water resistance, or scratch resistance. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) mimics the look of ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile flooring at a significantly lower price point.
  • Carpet: Soft, comfortable, and capable of reducing noise in almost any space, commercial carpeting is a great option for resident quarters and common spaces. Look for materials that feature stain resistance, and always opt for low-pile for easy cleaning and a lower fall risk.
  • Wood flooring: While not an ideal fit for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms or entryways, there’s nothing quite as elegant as wood flooring. Solid wood flooring can be a nice, strategic touch in libraries and entertainment spaces, while engineered wood products can elevate private quarters while offering a higher degree of moisture resistance.
  • Rubber flooring: For assisted living facilities, rubber is an excellent choice. It is soft, absorbs shocks well, and is naturally water and slip-resistant. Look for a mix of rubber tile and rubber sheet flooring to minimize seams and facilitate easy installation.

With so much to consider, it’s important to work with the experienced assisted living flooring contractors at Floor Coverings International® of Cleveland South. As a local business, we understand the significance of upgrading floors and the operational challenges of installation. We work closely with your team and around your schedule to provide a smooth, stress-free experience.

Your Source for Senior and Retirement Home Flooring

Find the right assisted living center flooring to elevate the resident experience and ensure years of happy, safe enjoyment. We’ll help you select, source, and install flooring on your terms, minimizing disruption and allowing residents to maintain their normal routines.

Start your flooring project today by scheduling a free, on-site consultation with our friendly team!