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Essential Features to Look for in Senior Living Dining Chairs

April 12, 2024

What's the most important component of a dining area? Most people will say that it is the dining table! Sure, it is important, but there's something which is even more crucial, and it is "Dining Chairs." Imagine a dining area that has a great and majestic dining table. However, the table is paired with just normal-looking chairs. Now, imagine a similar setup, but the chairs look good and comfy. In both cases, the dining area with good chairs will be one preferred by most people!

All of this becomes truer when looking at it from the perspective of a senior living center! Gone are the days when a senior living center could get away with bland looks and a non-functional environment.

These days, people prefer aged care facilities that focus specifically on comfort and providing a great environment. And one of the crucial aspects of setting up an environment like this is by choosing the best senior living dining chairs.

In this blog post, we will look at essential features that must be present in senior living dining chairs. This will allow you to get chairs that are just perfect for breakfasts, lunch, or late-night dinners! So, without any ado, let's get to it:

 

Style of the Room

What type of style or theme do you have in mind for the dining area? Do you want to go with a classic Victorian look or a bolder feel? Or, maybe you want to ditch all the styles and go with a modern look?

Whatever you choose, you need to make sure that every element in the dining area aligns with your style choice. If you want to re-create a Victorian look in the dining area, use classic-style assisted living chairs that feature intricate details.

For a more contemporary look, senior living dining chairs with an industrial look will help you create a more cohesive look!

The bottom line is that your chair choices should align with the overall style of the dining room. And if you have yet to specify a particular style for the dining room, you can get inspiration from other rooms of the senior living center.

 

Comfort Is Essential

Imagine a dining room full of seniors about to enjoy their grand dinner. However, signs of discomfort and pain start to show up on the faces only after a few minutes. A scenario like this is all too common in dining areas equipped with the wrong type of dining chairs.

The first factor we discussed was the style, but it doesn't mean that comfort should be discarded out of the window! In fact, comfort should be one of the features of assisted living chairs.

With age, seniors experience pain and discomfort in different parts of the body, such as the neck, back (lower and upper), legs, and so on. So, it only makes sense to pick dining chairs that come with good-quality padding on the back and the seat. Additionally, also make sure that the seat height and the length of the backrest are designed with comfort in mind.

The following factors can help you gauge whether the side chairs or armchairs for the elderly are comfy:

· Seat Height = 18 inches.

· Arm Height (only for armchairs) = 26 inches.

· High-density foam in the seat and backrest (1.7-pound cubic foot or higher).

· No use of recycled foam.

· High armrests (only for armchairs for the elderly) = 5 to 8 inches.

 

Dimension of the Room

Now, you may wonder what the dimensions of a room have to do with buying chairs for seniors. Well, both of these things are tied to one another - Without one, you can't know the other! So, when you look to buy senior living dining chairs, keep the following in mind:

· Size of the room.

· Thickness of tabletop.

· Size of dining table.

The answer to these questions will allow you to see how the number, size, and shape of chairs you need in the dining area.

A dining room with limited area can benefit from chairs with a space-saving design. Similarly, choosing the side chairs over the armchairs can be a good idea as it will allow to prevent the overcrowding of the space. But if the space is not an issue, then you can focus on a more luxurious style of assisted living chairs, which take up more space but offer a higher comfort level.

As for the number of chairs, start by looking at the shape of the dining table. A rectangular dining table can easily accommodate a higher number of chairs as compared to a square table.

 

Material of Chairs

The material used in the dining chair can determine its overall quality, comfort, and look. As you will be buying dining chairs for a senior living center, it means you also need to consider a higher level of wear and tear.

So when you check the materials of chairs, your top priority should be durability and maintenance. Let's look at different materials and see which one is ideal for senior living dining chairs.

Wood: It is a natural element and is used for traditional and classic designed chairs. However, its use goes against sustainability practices. Another drawback of wooden chairs in an assisted living centre is that it is prone to water damage and wear and tear.

Plastic: This is a cheap material option for chairs and offers easy maintenance. However, the addition of plastic chairs can actually deteriorate the image of your senior living center. After all, plastic chairs send a signal that you have cut corners when it comes to quality and cost!

Metal: Metal is a highly durable material that comes with the benefit of easy maintenance. Materials like Aluminum and steel are ideal for industrial or modern-style dining chairs. For a classic theme, wood grain metal chairs can be used which look like 100% solid wood!

Fabric: Ensure that the fabric used in senior living dining chairs is easy to clean, stylish, and durable.

In short, metal chairs and wood grain metal chairs are the best choice for a senior living center!

 

Conclusion

By considering the room style, room dimension, comfort level, and material choices, you can easily find the ideal senior living dining chairs!

At Yumeya, we understand that style, comfort, durability, and easy maintenance are absolutely essential factors for chairs in a senior living centre. That's why whether you need armchair for elderly or senior living dining chairs (side chairs), you can rely on Yumeya Furniture!

All of Yumeya's chairs for the elderly are covered with a 10-year warranty. At the same time, we also pride ourselves in the fact that we offer the most affordable rates in the market!

So, if you are looking for high-quality yet affordable assisted living chairs, contact Yumeya today!


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