Nursing home room decor

Tips for decorating a senior's nursing home room. Update and personalize your loved one's new room. Decorating a nursing home room.

Many of you might remember the makeover for Sunrise Senior Living I did last year where the lovely Fran won a suite redesign by us. It was one of my favorite projects ever. It was just so rewarding because I ...

Taking her shopping physically or on-line is not something for us to do at this time.

"Oftentimes moving into assisted living can be very difficult. It’s a new and now needed way of living. In order to help your loved one feel at home, and also relaxed about the new environment, we would recommend helping them decorate. Decorating is not often thought of when thinking “How can I make them feel more comfortable here?” However, decorating an elderly loved one’s new assisted living room can help make their space feel like home..."

Here at Apartment Therapy, we talk a lot about small spaces, but we don’t often get a chance to look at design for a group of people who often find themselves living in smaller spaces — senior citizens. That’s why we’re so excited to share this Before and After with you. Designer Emily Henderson partnered with Sunrise Senior Living to make over the home of Fran Ferguson, an 81-year-old military widow, grandmother of 8, and all-around active, creative lady.

The last few months have been difficult for my family. Due to significant short term memory loss my Dad has had to enter an assisted living. It’s a very emotional time for a family, and there are lots of details to be taken care of. One of the mundane, but important ones is getting the... Keep Reading

Nursing home decor for loved one. Use lightweight fabrics or curtains to hang on the wall using command hooks that can easily be moved if necessary. Cheap and easy way to decorate the room to make it feel like home! Also add personal bedding and pillows.

Learn more about how to decorate your new assisted living home and why decorating that new home can be so crucial to a successful transition.

Today I am going to give you some tips and ideas to help when you have to move your Mom into a nursing home!

The holiday season is a time for spreading joy, love, and warmth, and there's no better place to do so than in a nursing home. Christmas parties in these facilities are a beautiful opportunity to bring cheer to the lives of elderly residents, many of whom may not have the chance to celebrate with their families. Planning a thoughtful and engaging Christmas party in a nursing home requires creativity and sensitivity to the residents' unique needs and preferences.