Our automatic doors span swing, sliding and revolving systems, all suitable for different layouts and requirements of care homes and residential facilities. All doors we install are DDA-compliant, and our ongoing servicing ensures your doors always remain safe and functional. Whether you need automatic doors at the main entrance, in corridors or as doors for residential apartments, the team at NDS can help.
Why Choose Automatic Doors for Your Care Home?
While not every door has to be automated in a care home, the Equality Act 2010 states that “reasonable adjustments” are needed for disabled access and for enhanced safety and hygiene. Automatic doors are the right solution that meets these needs, as care homes accommodate the elderly, many of whom will have various disabilities and access requirements.
Automatic doors also provide great access for slow-moving foot traffic, perfect for care home residents with Zimmer frames and other mobility aids. Specific door designs feature wide openings to support bulky medical equipment, without the weight and struggle that using a manual door would pose. Comfort and hygiene are also required in care homes, and automatic doors support energy efficiency and help reduce heat loss, maintaining indoor temperatures at comfortable levels for occupants. Plus, non-touch door systems enhance hygiene standards and reduce the spread of harmful bacteria, which is paramount to protect vulnerable people.
Types of Automatic Doors for Care Homes
Sliding Automatic Doors
Featured in countless care homes across the country, sliding automatic doors offer seamless, wide entry for care home residents, staff and visitors. Sliding automatic doors are so popular for care homes because they seamlessly glide open and can be controlled and secured by access control staff, enabling strong security for residents.
Sliding doors can come in several styles, with options for single, bi-parting, telescopic or even curved configurations. All these designs help save space by featuring clear openings that provide ideal access and can be customised with different glass and frame options to suit unique preferences.
Swing Automatic Doors
Swing automatic door systems are ideal for small openings within care homes, with corridors being common places where our team installs and maintains this type. Swing doors also come in manual versions, which can be easily retrofitted to become automatic, as well as be fitted brand new. Using sensors, swing doors can open hands-free, making them one of the most hygienic door systems available.
Care homes can benefit from automatic swing doors that not only enhance hygiene but also support DDA requirements, with all our swing and other systems complying with BS EN 16005. Also available in several styles, automatic swing doors are ideal for added levels of comfort and security within care homes, helping to improve traffic flow in space-limited areas.
Revolving Doors
Revolving doors are great for care homes if you want to add a contemporary feel to the premises. While this door system isn’t the best for every occupant in care homes and residential communities, it can be used alongside other door systems for managing the foot traffic of visitors and guests. They work best for busy reception areas, primary visitor entrances and areas that families, contractors and staff would use rather than residents with reduced mobility.
Automatic revolving doors are one of the best choices for maintaining energy efficiency and they effortlessly reduce external noise, great for staff concentrating on work and providing a peaceful environment for residents.
Choosing the Right Automatic Door Solution for Your Care Home
Finding the right automatic doors for care homes is easy with NDS. Our experience and knowledge have helped many care homes in the North of England discover the ideal systems to suit the premises and the access requirements of residents.
It’s always best to consider your residents’ mobility, as many will use wheelchairs, walking frames or mobility aids, so automatic doors need to open wide enough for safe passage and remain open long enough for unhurried movement. Sliding or swing doors with monitored sensors are often the most suitable because they avoid the pinch points that come with revolving designs.
Assessing footfall patterns throughout the home is also important. Entrances that see frequent use, such as main reception doors, should prioritise durability and quiet operation to avoid disturbing residents. Internal doors, like those leading to lounges, dining areas or medication rooms, need to support controlled access while remaining easy for staff to navigate during busy periods.
Another key factor is hygiene control. Automatic doors remove the need for physical contact, which helps reduce touchpoints and supports a cleaner, safer environment. Doors can also be integrated with access control to restrict entry to clinical areas or staff-only zones.
Every automatic door must meet relevant British Standards, including BS EN 16005 for powered door safety. But don’t worry, every automatic door from us at NDS is compliant and is installed to all necessary standards and access requirements.
Installation and Maintenance Services
Northern Door Solutions provides full turnkey services, including full installation, proactive maintenance and repairs. These services are provided across all automatic door systems we specialise in. Whether you need a new automatic door system installed or want a manual option retrofitted with automated features like sensors and motors, our engineers can perform both to the highest standards.
Our maintenance and servicing ensure your doors remain accessible, safe and functional and comply with all access, disability and powered door requirements. We can provide regular inspections, performance checks and emergency repair coverage, with plans that offer 24/7 support. All automatic doors for care homes will be in good hands with the team at NDS.
Why Northern Door Solutions is Your Trusted Partner
Security, accessibility and convenience; we bring all these solutions for care homes with our automatic door services. Our decades of experience ensure that all doors we provide adhere to British Standards and access regulations, benefiting everyone occupying or visiting care home environments.
Northern Door Solutions takes all your preferences and requirements on board when partnering with clients. Everything we do is bespoke for each client and care home premises, ensuring the highest level of quality and attention to detail on every job we perform. We pride ourselves on being transparent during every step of the process and always guarantee that our clients’ expectations are exceeded.
We provide affordable and cost-effective services that put your needs first, whether it’s emergency repairs, ongoing maintenance or brand-new door installations. As members of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA), we take legislation and safety very seriously. We always meet the requirements of care homes regarding their entrances and door systems.
To discuss automatic doors for care homes with our team, contact us today and partner with a leading provider that has the ideal systems for your premises.