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Rising Bed

The all-new NOA V Riser offers a variety of new features, including a safety lock, taller siderails, an in-rail pendant, and a T/RT Capable Handset, along with a new three-year warranty.

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Slip-Prevention Floor Treatment

SURE STEP floor treatment helps to eliminate slips and falls, danger zones, and accidents, thereby reducing owner liability. It is a long-lasting chemical treatment that creates an invisible tread design into the surface of hard mineral floors and porcelain/enamel bathtubs without altering appearance. SURE STEP has been developed and proven effective for concrete, quarry tile, Spanish tile, ceramic tile, glazed brick, marble, terrazzo, porcelain/enamel, and other hard mineral surfaces.

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Senior Seating

American of Martinsville has expanded its senior seating line to incorporate more transitional seating for greater appeal to the upcoming baby-boomer senior population. The 1020 chair features include proportions for easy access and egress, along with maintenance-friendly seat construction, which is artfully concealed in the tight seat design.

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Paperless Drywall

DensArmor Plus® Abuse Guard® from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is an abuse-resistant panel designed as a replacement for paper-faced panels. DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard has glass mat facings and a moisture-resistant core, providing better moisture and mold resistance when compared with traditional paper-faced drywall. It is suitable for high-traffic areas such as corridors.

DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard comes with a three-month in-place exposure warranty and has received GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM certifications for low-emitting products.

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Scoot Chair

Designed to reduce the risk of falls for wheelchair-bound residents who propel with their feet, the economically priced Dyn-Ergo Scoot Chair from Optima Products facilitates safe and comfortable independent mobility. Adjustable seat height, seat depth, armrest height, and back angle fit the chair to the resident to ensure proper positioning while providing full contact of feet with the floor. An adjustable tilt creates a wedge to reduce slumping, sliding, and falls. The tilt control also lifts the seat to aid standing transfers.

Accessories include swing-away footrests, adjustable lateral supports, activity tables, and 13″ rear wheels with hand brakes.

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Nature-Inspired Flooring

Lees’ NeoFloor™ NeoNaturals Collection combines the resilient flooring desired in healthcare facilities with the warmth, underfoot comfort, acoustics, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance of carpeting. Inspired by nature, the line is available in 13 authentic wood and 5 stone visuals, in 4′ 11″ wide rolls.

The collection also features Bioguard® by Lees, an antimicrobial treatment that controls bacteria, mold, and fungi growth. Bioguard’s very short fibers form a durable, slip-resistant surface on a cushioned substrate, easily releasing dirt and dust that can be cleaned with the same machines used on resilient surfaces.

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Customizable Furniture

Invacare Continuing Care Group has introduced the Somerset Line of furniture, featuring rich wood veneers and solids and a high-pressure laminate top. The line can be customized to fit any room by selecting from five toe-kick panel options and a wide variety of pull styles and finishes. The Somerset Line is available in flat or profiled molding drawer fronts.

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Carpeting

Milliken Contract offers a line of carpet products called Designed for Senior Living™. This new collection provides a single-source product selection that is aesthetically pleasing while promoting a comfortable healing environment. Designed for Senior Living offers six style families: Historic Reference, Modern Classics, Organic Motifs, Arts & Crafts, Natural Illusions, and Architectonic.

The PVC-free tufted, patterned cut-pile broadloom carpets are constructed with Milliken WearOn® nylon fibers. StainSmart™ soil and stain resistance is standard, and AlphaSan® is incorporated in the backing for antimicrobial protection. Designed for Senior Living is covered by a comprehensive warranty package.

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Ecological Floorcovering

Marmoleum floorcoverings from Forbo are made from readily renewable natural ingredients, which give them naturally occurring antistatic and antimicrobial properties. The easy-to-clean floorcoverings aid in the reduction of indoor air pollutants. Marmoleum also features a water-based Topshield finish that reduces the need for initial maintenance and chemicals while providing lower cleaning costs and better long-term appearance retention.

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Lounge and Guest Seating

Legacy Furniture Group has introduced the Celebrate Collection, its newest lounge and guest seating series. Celebrate’s warm wood, eased edges, and timeless design make it a beautiful addition to any public area. Each piece in the collection is individually handcrafted, ensuring the highest quality and value. All of Legacy’s furniture passes a 12-point inspection process.

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Durable Table Lamps

HD Supply offers break-resistant table lamps to meet the rigorous demands of long-term care environments. Constructed from durable resin and accented with a washable Trilam hardback shade, the fixtures provide a nice, clean look and still offer the benefits of easy cleanup and minimal expense in replacing damaged or broken lamps. The fixtures are ADA-approved with an easy-to-use on/off push-button base switch and a base designed to minimize the chance of knocking over a lamp. HD Supply Facilities Maintenance offers these lamps in two styles with a choice of seven finishes, including Antique Ivory and Hunter Green, all shipped directly from the factory.

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Transitional Carpet

Durkan Hospitality’s Serenity transitional carpet collection is designed by Virginia Langley. Serenity blends organic elements to create a relaxing retreat. Available in both print and computer yarn placement designs, Serenity’s 16 neutral yet stylish patterns incorporate hints of tribal influences and faraway places. The collection includes one four-door rug, one 5′ round medallion, nine broadloom patterns, four design borders, and one corridor runner.

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Design Services

Direct Supply’s Eldercare Interiors is a team of professional designers and project consultants who can plan renovation or new construction from start to finish. Eldercare Interiors offers interior design services, kitchen and laundry design, product consultation, and other services exclusively for senior living environments.

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Impact-Resistant Lighting

Adjustable Fixture Co.’s high-impact polymer bedside table lamp is designed to cut costs. The virtually indestructible PolyLast lampshade is easily cleaned, linen-styled pleatwork in a plastic molded material. The lamp is equipped with Dura-Harp, a nonremovable heavy-duty harp. An ADA-compliant, easily accessible rocker-style switch eliminates fumbling and tip-overs. The receptacle on the back of the lamp provides plug-in convenience at tabletop heights. Besides these standard features, Adjustable Fixture also offers optional Energy Star certification, bulb guards, and hospital-grade wiring.

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Adjustable Tables

Space Tables, Inc., offers adjustable fiberglass tables that accommodate wheelchairs and ensure proper positioning for all long-term care residents. Available in three sizes and a variety of colors, the U-shaped table is engineered to maximize outcomes in restorative feeding programs.

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Safety Certified Beds

The Zenith powered bed and the Matrix Plus full-electric bed from Graham-Field Health Products are UL 60601–certified. This certification is the most complete mechanical and electrical safety standard for long-term care beds.

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Elegant Casegoods

The Embassy Collection from Joerns Healthcare embodies cool sophistication with the use of crisp, clean lines throughout the body of the case. Sweeping curves in the base and rounded drawer fronts add to the look of the collection to suit almost any decor. Revere brushed nickel hardware is now standard for the Embassy Collection.

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Resident Room Chair

Kwalu brings a fresh new look to its resident room chair collections. Comfortable and stylish, the Virginia Resident Room Chair features an ergonomic back and specialized arm grips designed to help residents lift themselves from a sitting position. The chair is made from Kwalu’s virtually indestructible material, which provides strength and durability.

The bacteria-resistant frame reduces the passage of germs, decreasing the risk of infection. Mix and match fabric colors and frame finishes to create a customized chair.

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Vinyl Flooring

EarthWerks™ has introduced a fresh new environment with high-quality Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Planks inspired by nature’s own woods, stones, and slates to create warm, home-style aesthetics. The flooring is easy to install and maintain, providing comfort and coziness with easy of function and movement.

Wood Classic Plank (pictured) is an elegant embossed design that captures the look and feel of real wood. It meets ASTM specifications for slip resistance, indentation, smoke, and fire. Many styles and colors are available, some featuring production with up to 50% recycled materials.

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