Senior Living Furniture Suppliers for The Vacenti Group Australia

The furniture selected for retirement homes often needs to be centered around the elderly, considering every aspect of how to provide better services for both the elderly and the operators. As a senior living furniture manufacturer established in 1998, Yumeya has served numerous well-known senior living and retirement home groups. In this article, we will introduce our solutions by combining the Vacenti retirement home community in Australia.

In Australia's elderly care industry, the Vacenti Group is a model of family-run operations and personalized care. They uphold the core values of “warmth, integrity, and respect,” dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and dignified living environment for the elderly. They center their care philosophy around “PERSON,” emphasizing personalized care and continuous improvement to enhance care quality and team professionalism.

Yumeya's collaboration with Vacenti began in 2018, starting with the supply of dining chairs for the elderly in their first retirement home, and gradually expanding to include lounge chairs, dining tables and so on. As Vacenti continues to grow and expand, their trust in us has deepened—in their latest retirement home project, even case goods were custom-made by us. We have not only witnessed Vacenti's growth but are also honored to be their long-term partner and trusted choice for quality assurance.

Lounge chair for public area for Lorocco

Lorocco is located in Carindale, Queensland, Australia, near Bulimba Creek, in a quiet environment with 50 beds, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere. It offers high-quality suites, round-the-clock care, and professional care services.

Reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation is central to the development of a retirement home community. Elderly residents join retirement communities for various reasons, making it particularly important to foster a sense of belonging. Social activities play a crucial role in building connections among residents and alleviating loneliness. Through participation in games, movie screenings, or craft activities, residents can interact, share experiences, and form friendships.

For retirement homes, lightweight furniture offers multiple advantages in public areas. First, it facilitates daily setup and adjustments, allowing for quick movement and rearrangement according to activity needs, saving caregivers time and effort. Second, cleaning and maintenance are more convenient, whether it's setting up before activities or cleaning up afterward, making tasks easier and improving efficiency. Lightweight furniture reduces the risk of injury during movement, making it safer and more suitable for high-traffic environments where elderly residents gather frequently.

For this family-style design, Yumeya recommends the metal wood grain lounge chair for the elderly YW5532 as a solution for common area in retirement homes. The exterior resembles solid wood, but the interior is made of a metal frame. As a classic design, the armrests are meticulously polished to be smooth and rounded, naturally conforming to the natural posture of the hands. Even if an elderly person accidentally slips, it effectively prevents injuries, ensuring safety during use. The wide backrest closely follows the curvature of the back, providing ample support for the spine, making sitting down and standing up effortless. The seat cushion is made of high density foam, maintaining its shape even after prolonged use. Every design detail reflects a deep understanding of the needs of the elderly, making the senior living lounge chair not just a piece of furniture but a warm companion in daily life.  

Single sofa for the elderly for Marebello

Marebello is one of Vacenti Group's flagship aged care facilities in Queensland, nestled within an eight-acre landscaped estate at Victoria Point, offering a serene environment reminiscent of a resort. The facility features 136–138 air-conditioned resident rooms, most of which include balconies or terraces offering views of the gardens. Each resident room is customized according to their personal interests and preferences, truly combining personalization with human-centered care. Adhering to the principles of “Ageing with Wellness” and “Resident-Focused Care,” Marebello not only provides a high-end, dignified, and personalized retirement experience but also ensures that seniors feel the warmth and sense of belonging of home from the very first day of their stay through thoughtful details.

In creating a senior living environment, age-friendly furniture is an essential component. To help seniors naturally integrate into the community atmosphere, furniture design should be inspired by nature, feature soft colors, and accommodate the physical and psychological needs of different seniors, particularly addressing color sensitivity issues for those with dementia.

In 2025, we introduced the Elder Ease concept, aimed at providing seniors with a comfortable living experience while reducing the workload of caregivers and skilled nurses. Based on this philosophy, we developed a new series of elderly care furniture—lightweight, durable, high-load bearing, easy to clean, and featuring metal wood grain technology to achieve a wooden visual and tactile feel, further enhancing overall aesthetics and quality beyond practicality. Considering that mobile seniors spend an average of 6 hours daily sitting in senior living chairs, while those with mobility limitations may spend over 12 hours, we have prioritized comfortable support and convenient access design. Through appropriate height, ergonomically designed armrests, and a stable structure, we help seniors rise or sit down effortlessly, reduce physical discomfort, enhance mobility willingness and self-care abilities, and enable them to lead more active, confident, and dignified lives.  

Considerations for Selecting Chairs for Senior Living and Retirement Home Projects

To ensure that senior living chairs are suitable for elderly use, internal dimensions must be considered. This includes seat height, width, and depth, as well as backrest height.

1. Elderly-Centered Design

Fabric selection is critical in the design of senior living furniture. For patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, clear and easily recognizable patterns can help them identify their surroundings. However, realistic patterns may prompt them to touch or grasp objects, leading to frustration or even inappropriate behavior when they cannot do so. Therefore, confusing patterns should be avoided to create a warm and safe living environment.  

2. High Functionality  

Elderly residents in retirement homes and nursing homes have specific physical needs, and meeting these needs can have a positive impact on their mood and health. The selection of senior living furniture should be based on helping the elderly maintain independent living for as long as possible:

•   Chairs should be sturdy and equipped with grippy armrests to allow the elderly to stand up and sit down independently.

•   Chairs should have sturdy seat cushions for easy independent movement and be designed with an open base for easy cleaning.

•   Furniture should not have sharp edges or corners to prevent injuries.

• Dining chairs for the elderly should be designed to fit under tables, with table heights suitable for wheelchair use, accommodating the diverse needs of elderly residents.

3. Easy to clean

The ease of cleaning in senior living furniture design is not only about surface hygiene but directly impacts the health of the elderly and the efficiency of care. In high-use environments, spills, incontinence, or accidental contamination may occur. Easy-to-clean frame and upholstery can quickly remove stains and bacteria, reduce infection risks, and alleviate the cleaning burden on care staff. In the long term, such materials can also maintain the appearance and performance of the furniture, extending its service life and providing elderly care institutions with a safe, comfortable, and efficient daily management experience.

4. Stability

Stability is of great importance in senior living furniture design. A sturdy frame can effectively prevent tipping or shaking, ensuring the safety of the elderly when sitting down or standing up. Compared to traditional solid wood senior living furniture, which using tenon structures, fully welded aluminum frames offer higher load-bearing capacity and durability, maintaining stability under prolonged high-frequency use and reducing the risk of accidents.

In fact, selecting a suitable senior living furniture supplier is a process that requires long-term collaboration and the accumulation of trust. Vacenti Group chose Yumeya precisely because of our extensive project experience, mature service system, and long-term commitment to product consistency and delivery quality. In the latest project, Vacenti purchased a large quantity of furniture, and our collaboration has grown increasingly close. Even furniture such as case goods in their newly constructed retirement home were entrusted to us for production.

Yumeya has a large sales team and professional technical team, with ongoing technological upgrades and collaborations with multiple well-known elderly care groups. This means our furniture adheres to strict standards in design, material selection, production, and quality control, ensuring product consistency and reliability. We offer a 10-year frame warranty and excellent 500-pound weight capacity, along with reliable after-sales support, ensuring peace of mind throughout the procurement and usage process. This truly achieves long-term guarantees of safety, durability, and high quality.