Flooring choices influence more than aesthetics. In senior living environments, thoughtfully selected carpet can support communication, confidence in movement, and a sense of comfort that shapes how people use shared spaces.

Does your long term care community feel like home, or like a workplace with residents? A home should be intuitive and supportive on its own, without signs and reminders on the walls. In this article, I explore how staffing, design choices, and organizational culture work together to shape whether long term care truly feels like home.