Decorating nursing home room ideas

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 ...

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

"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..."

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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.

Dear Friends, It’s freeeezzzzing outside, so come on inside and stay awhile where it’s warm and cozy! The kettle is whistling and I’m just about to brew a pot of comfort tea……

This versatile hallway mural engages residents in memory care with an activity which is both purposeful and creative. Flowers are “picked” (assisted with the instructional sign) from the grassy areas and then placed in the (named) “Flower box” or wall containers. Artificial flowers may also be changed with the seasons for more variety.

Rooms in small assisted living homes can be different from those in a larger facility. I include photos of rooms in many smaller care homes I have visited

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.

Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.