ASSISTED LIVING
Support independence, with help close at hand
Give residents practical ways to call for help while keeping daily life comfortable and familiar. DCC combines wireless call options, voice call-back, resident check-ins, and added bedside support as individual needs change.
DESIGNED AROUND ASSISTED LIVING
A home-like setting with a connected care team
In retirement residences offering assisted living, privacy and independence need to be balanced with readily available support. A wearable pendant may suit one resident, while another needs a bedside call cord or help with transfers. DCC lets you combine those choices and direct calls to the staff responsible for each area.
EVERYDAY CARE
Help when residents want it, without hovering
Assisted living residents manage much of their own day. The system should be easy to reach, then stay out of the way.
A reassuring conversation
With a Communication Hub or supported voice endpoint, staff can speak with the resident after an alert to understand the request and let them know assistance is coming.
A simple daily check-in
Residents can confirm they are up and about with a check-in button. Configured check-in windows give staff a follow-up event when a confirmation is missed.
Support changing care needs
Add bedside calls, bed- or chair-exit monitoring, and station-based staff assist as needed. For residents who need monitored-door protection, wander management can complement the nurse call workflow.
HARDWARE THAT FITS
Practical choices for assisted living
Select devices around the room, the resident, and the response you want to support. These are useful starting points for a site-specific design.
Resident Pendants
Keep a wireless nurse call button with the resident as they move around covered areas. Choose supported location or fall-detection options where appropriate to individual needs.
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Communication Hub
Bring voice call-back, call cord connections, and configurable staff assist to the room. A useful option where residents need both conversation and bedside support.
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Multicall Station
Combine resident calls, staff assist, and check-in at a fixed point, with a pull cord and a call cord jack for bedside use.
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Pull Cord Stations
Provide a fixed way to call in washrooms and common areas, including locations where a pendant may not be within reach.
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Resident Check-In Station
A dedicated one-button check-in point supports a daily routine. DCC records confirmations and raises missed check-in events for staff follow-up.
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Fall Pad Monitor
Use bed or chair pads with a Fall Fighter monitor for residents who need exit monitoring. Choose wireless transmission or a connection to a compatible call station.
View product optionsBed-exit monitoring reports pad events when a resident rises or steps onto a floor pad. It is distinct from detecting a fall and supports, rather than replaces, caregiver supervision.
IN PRACTICE
A quieter community, without losing the call
Send relevant alerts directly to assigned staff on supported handsets or smartphones to reduce reliance on overhead paging. Work zones help limit unrelated notifications, while escalation keeps an unanswered request moving through the team.
Keep local sounders, visual indicators, or other alerts where the resident’s needs and community procedures call for them. Discreet does not have to mean silent everywhere.
TEAM & OVERSIGHT
Add support as residents’ needs change
Needs in assisted living shift over time. Add exit protection, staff backup and reporting without replacing what is already installed.
Add protection at selected exits
Wander management is a useful addition when residents need more support around doors. Review the entrances, exits, wearable tags, and staff response process together.
Explore wander managementHelp staff request backup
Staff-assist buttons on Multicall and Communication Hub stations support in-room care. Wearable staff devices and supported mobile tools extend access to help around the community.
Explore staff safetyFollow changing patterns
Review call frequency, response and recorded care time, and missed check-in events. Where selected, compatible activity sensors can add context for staff review as support needs evolve.
Recorded care time reflects the configured workflow; it is not independent confirmation of bedside presence. Features depend on the selected equipment and configuration.
YOUR BUILDING. YOUR STARTING POINT.
Usually wireless, wired where it fits
Wireless systems are a popular fit for assisted living, in both occupied-building retrofits and new construction. They support flexible call-point placement and future additions. Wired bedside or room devices can also be included where the building and care plan favour them.
Full system installation
Plan the DCC server, software, call points, and staff communication for a new build or complete replacement.
Explore deployment optionsSystem upgrade
Connect DCC to a compatible existing nurse call system and retain suitable equipment while adding communication and reporting.
Explore deployment optionsServer takeover
Replace the server behind a compatible EchoStream system and retain suitable installed transmitters and pendants after a compatibility review.
Explore deployment optionsPLAN YOUR COMMUNITY
Build around the way your residents live
Discuss suite layouts, daily check-ins, bedside needs, and any monitored exits. We will help you choose a mix of devices and communication tools that supports independence.