Moving into a senior assisted living facility is a big change for everyone involved. Until your loved one gets more comfortable with their new surroundings, they may depend on their personal space in the facility to feel at ease. You can help the senior feel more comfortable and relaxed in their bedroom by decorating it. Here are a few tips to guide you through this.

How to Decorate a Room in a Senior Assisted Living Facility

1. Know the Space

Ask for a layout of your loved one’s new bedroom before move-in day so you know what to bring to fill the space. Bring as many of their belongings as possible, since these will help make the transition seamless. However, don’t relocate furniture and accessories that will overcrowd the room, since these could limit mobility. If new items are required, make your trip to the furniture store a family event.

2. Bring Sentimental Pieces

Filling the elder’s room with sentimental items will make it feel more like home. Once the furniture is planned, prioritize additional items, like photos, books, and trinkets that have sentimental value.

Help the senior decide what they want to bring. If they don’t want to donate significant belongings that don’t fit in their room, try putting them in storage or give them to a close friend or relative.

3. Think About Lighting

You can also add extra lighting to make the senior’s bedroom unique. Add a standing lamp by a chair if they love to read, or one on the nightstand so they can find their glass of water at night. Make sure to keep objects away from the window to let in an abundance of natural light. 

If you’re looking for a comfortable and safe senior assisted living facility that feels like home, check out BeeHive Homes of Columbia Falls in Columbia Falls, MT. Family-owned and -operated, this senior care home has staff members that provide daily support. Their residents have private rooms that include personal bathrooms. They offer furnished and unfurnished rooms that allow you to decorate your loved one’s space according to their needs and interests. Visit their website for a look at their gallery or call them at (406) 219-7907 to schedule a tour.