Artificial Turf in Retirement Communities

By Sean Lowry

Artificial turf can be used in a multitude of settings: sports complexes, businesses, home landscaping, golf greens and pet areas. Furthermore, the quality and selection of synthetic grass materials have vastly improved over the past decade, and new uses for artificial turf are frequently found.

One new trend is the use of artificial grass in retirement communities. People using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers find artificial grass to be smoother and easier for navigation (eliminating soft spots and holes which can cause falls). In addition, community management improves the appearance of its property, while also reducing their maintenance costs.

Most residential artificial grass also meets or exceeds the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which all senior living communities in the United States must be compliant with. Synthetic grass makes it easier for retirement communities to create an environment that looks professional, is easy to maintain, and meets government regulations.

Managing hundreds of aging patients is not an easy task. Replacing grass with synthetic turf helps retirement community owners save time. Once the turf is installed, the lawn becomes a hassle-free asset that helps attract new customers and saves owners money in maintenance fees.