Care Homes

Automatic doors installed in retirement villages, care and nursing homes are becoming an essential part of everyday life for residents and staff. Automated doors externally and within the building interior provides freedom of movement and ease of access, without compromising on fire safety or security.

In addition to the access benefits, modern automatic doors create a positive first impression. When searching online for a suitable residential home, an old-fashioned, tired-looking entrance façade with heavy manual doors will likely see prospective customers scroll on to the next one, whereas an inviting, accessible main entrance door will demonstrate a more suitable and inviting new home for potential residents and/or loved ones.

Automated doors from main entrances to corridor or apartment doors, allow slower moving traffic or those that may use walking aids such as walking frames/sticks or mobility scooters the ease of access without the weight and operation of the door becoming an obstruction or an issue to the user.

Safety is of paramount importance at high risk sites such as care homes.  The safety devices and programming required to fit powered pedestrian doors under BS EN 16005 ensures that pedestrian traffic are detected whilst in range of the doors High risk sites should be fitted with the necessary safety devices to ensure for every eventuality during the door’s operation.

Automatic doors for care homes are usually activated and secured by access control. The automatic door operator can be easily interfaced with  access control and fire systems. This is typical for most care home and retirement villages to ensure for both the resident’s safety and security.

For a free of charge quotation or site survey please contact us on 0330 4410 666 or alternatively email sales@automaticaccess.co.uk.