Assisted Living Facility Software for Senior Care

About the Client

Our client operates an assisted living facility for seniors who require daily support and supervision. In addition to standard residential care, the facility provides specialized services for residents with conditions such as dementia, limited mobility, and other health-related needs.

Managing resident care in this environment requires accurate coordination between staff, families, and healthcare professionals, while complying with strict data protection and care regulations.

CHALLENGE

Operating an assisted living facility involves continuous coordination of residents, caregivers, schedules, activities, and medical information. Much of this work is traditionally handled through paper records, spreadsheets, or disconnected tools.

This created several challenges:

• Time-consuming manual administration for staff
• Risk of errors or data loss in resident records
• Limited visibility for family members into a resident’s condition
• Difficulty coordinating shifts, activities, and appointments
• High staff workload contributing to burnout

The client needed a reliable, centralized software solution tailored specifically to assisted living workflows and local data protection requirements.

SOLUTION

We developed a custom ALF management system that centralizes resident data, staff coordination, communication, and reporting in one secure platform.

The solution was designed around real daily workflows, helping staff spend less time on administration and more time on resident care. Main features include:

Resident Profile

ALF Staff Management

Reports

Activities Management

Appointments

Messages and Notifications

Roles and Permissions

Each resident has a comprehensive digital profile that allows staff to quickly access all relevant information, including:

• Admission and contact details
• Family and emergency contacts
• Mobility, nutrition, and health specifics
• Skin conditions, allergies, and risk factors
• Personal habits and interests

All data is stored securely in compliance with local data protection regulations, significantly reducing the risks associated with paper-based records.

ALF Staff Management

It is important to have all employee data in the system. Here are some features related to the staff:

• Profiles Caregiver profiles include contact details, certifications, specializations, and availability. The system automatically alerts management when certifications are approaching expiration.
• Shift Management Staff schedules can be configured to ensure 24/7 coverage, with tools to quickly assign replacements when needed.
• Shift Summary Reports Each shift documents key events, ensuring continuity of care between teams.

All operational data is consolidated into structured reports for different stakeholders:

• Resident progress report Track changes in a resident’s condition and significant daily events.
• Outcomes report Monitor nutrition, sleep, allergies, and care plans. Selected reports can be shared with families.
• Accidents report Record incidents such as falls, hospitalizations, or night wandering, helping staff analyze risks and prevent future incidents.

The facility organizes activities tailored to residents’ abilities and interests, such as fitness sessions, arts and crafts, lectures, walks, and social events.

The system:

• Assigns activities to resident schedules
• Notifies staff when activities start and end
• Prevents scheduling conflicts

Residents’ appointments with doctors, therapists, or legal specialists are managed within the system.

• Automatic reminders help staff prepare in advance
• Notes from appointments are added to resident profiles
• Optional invoice tracking supports simplified billing

Family members can access relevant appointment information without involving staff directly.

To protect sensitive resident data, we implemented an internal messaging system for staff communication.

This secure channel allows staff to:

• Share documents and updates
• Notify colleagues about incidents
• Publish internal announcements

By avoiding third-party messaging apps, the facility maintains confidentiality and compliance.

The system supports fine-grained role-based access control.

Administrators can define which features and data are accessible to different employee roles. Staff members see only the information required for their responsibilities, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or accidental data exposure.

BENEFITS FOR THE CLIENT

The ALF management system became a core operational tool that supports both high-quality care and sustainable facility operations.

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