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Senior living communities incorporate modern architecture and design principles to make their spaces more warm, welcoming, and functional. Some ways to achieve this can be creating areas with lots of natural sunlight, open layouts, and green spaces for residents to enjoy.

When it comes to lighting, LED sources are ideal for senior living facilities, because they offer higher energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and safety and health benefits. Read below to learn the top considerations of using LED lamps in senior living facilities or 55+ housing and some of the most popular LED products by Hinkley incorporated into recent aging-in-place projects.

1. HIGHER ENERGY SAVINGS: LEDs have proven to be the most efficient lighting solution than traditional sources. Even though the initial cost is higher than an incandescent lamp, the energy and maintenance savings can provide a healthy investment return. Additionally, LEDs emit very little heat per watt, rendering HVAC systems more efficient, further reducing energy costs.
2. REDUCED MAINTENANCE: An LED lamp can last for decades, making LED options a low maintenance solution. With a long life expectancy and only occasional quality inspections and cleaning, LED lighting systems can last for years based on their usage.
3. SAFETY BENEFITS: Traditional incandescent sources waste energy – primarily through heat energy. LED lamps produce almost no heat, which eliminates the risk of burns.
4. HEALTH BENEFITS: Aging eyes are more sensitive to light sources. Luckily, increases in efficacy (lumens per watt) and warm white color consistency make LED options less harsh on the eyes. An LED lighting scheme provides soothing brightness that promotes wakefulness in the daytime and regulates circadian functions. Additionally, these sources contain no mercury.

Hinkley offers LED products in both integrated LED modules and socket-based models that accommodate LED lamps.

• An integrated LED model is part of the fixture. Ideal integrated fixtures for senior living environments will feature a warm color temperature (2700 to 3000k) and a high color-rendering index (90+CRI).
• Socket-based models that accept LED lamps are less costly, can be replaced much easier in the field, and are available in a broad range of color temperatures and wattages.

Here are a few examples of some best-selling LED light fixtures from Hinkley that have been recently incorporated into senior living facilities that contain the ideal CRI and color temperature:

Aiden offers a clean transitional silhouette with either a Chrome or Black finish. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally in bath and vanity areas with Invisi-mount flexible installation. Featuring a 3000K-color temperature and 92CRI, this fixture is ADA compliant and adheres to the standards and guidelines listed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Finally, the LED components carry a 5-year limited warranty and are integrated into the fixture.

Sleek and chic, the LED, ADA-compliant Alto masters both form and function for senior living applications. Alto unifies energy-efficiency, durability, and sophistication, is available in three finish options – Black, Brushed Nickel, and Chrome – and its LED components carry a 5-year limited warranty. Alto features a 3000K-color temperature and 95CRI. Alto uses an integrated LED light source.

The Hadley LED flush mount is suitable for wall and ceiling applications and uses an incorporated LED module. It’s available in four finish options: Antique Nickel with etched opal glass, Antique Nickel with clear glass, Brushed Bronze with etched opal glass, or Brushed Bronze with clear glass. This fixture is ADA compliant and adheres to the standards and guidelines listed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The LED components carry a 5-year limited warranty, a 95CRI and 3000K-color temperature.

The Hampton LED flush mount comes equipped with a diffuser to minimize bulb exposure and soften the intensity of light emitted. Antique Nickel, Buckeye Bronze, and Brushed Bronze are the available finishes offered. Finally, LED components carry a 5-year limited warranty and feature a 96CRI and a 2700K-color temperature. This fixture is available as an integrated LED module or a version featuring LED lamps.

The Hampton flush mount comes equipped with a diffuser to minimize bulb exposure and soften the intensity of light emitted. Antique Nickel, Buckeye Bronze, and Brushed Bronze are the available finishes offered. This fixture is available as an integrated LED module or a version featuring LED lamps that can be replaced in the field.

Hathaway’s striking design features a bold shade held in place by three intersecting, floating arms with unique forged uprights and ring detail for a modern style. Available in Heritage Brass with etched glass, Olde Bronze with etched glass, Olde Bronze with etched amber glass and Antique Nickel with etched glass.

Contact the HINKLEY HOSPITALITY TEAM today to learn more about best practices in lighting senior living environments.