In a digitally connected world, WiFi has evolved from a luxury into a mission-critical service—especially within senior living communities. From enhancing resident quality of life to enabling staff efficiency and compliance with healthcare standards, robust wireless infrastructure underpins every best-in-class retirement facility. But without a tailored approach, even the most advanced network can underperform. That’s where Morefield can lend our expertise.
Morefield offers specialized WiFi survey engagements that help retirement communities unlock the full potential of their wireless investments. With extensive experience and industry-leading tools, Morefield ensures that every corner of your facility is covered, every device stays connected, and every stakeholder—resident, guest, or staff—has a reliable, high-performance WiFi experience.
Why Wireless Networks are Strategic to Senior Living Communities
Supporting a Mobile Workforce
Caregiving is a highly mobile job. Staff move between resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices to deliver personal care and medical assistance. These professionals rely on mobile devices for real-time communication, medication tracking, and emergency response. Weak or inconsistent WiFi signals can disrupt workflows and jeopardize the quality of care.
Connectivity for Roaming Medical Equipment
Modern facilities depend on mobile medical equipment—like computers on wheels (COWs), vitals monitors, and infusion pumps—these devices require stable, continuous wireless connectivity. This equipment must seamlessly roam across various zones within a building without losing connection. A properly configured WiFi network is crucial to ensuring that data transmission is uninterrupted, secure, and accurate.
Access to Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Updated resident health data is non-negotiable. Clinical and care staff must frequently access and update electronic health records at the point of care. A strong, secure wireless network ensures instant access to these records wherever they are needed, reducing errors and improving the quality and speed of care delivery.
Enhancing Resident Experience
Residents today want more than just care—they expect comfort and connectivity. Wireless-powered entertainment systems enable access to streaming services, interactive games, and meal ordering. Moreover, WiFi provides residents and their families the freedom to browse the internet, make video calls, and stay connected to loved ones.
Mission-Critical Notification Systems
Many senior living facilities use situational awareness and response assistant (SARA) systems for mass notifications, emergency alerts, and building-wide communication. These systems must operate over a highly available network to ensure safety and situational responsiveness in real time.
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations demand secure and reliable data communication. A poorly optimized network can leave sensitive health information vulnerable. Morefield’s expertise will confirm that your network supports encrypted communication and meets compliance standards to protect resident privacy.
The Benefits of a WiFi Survey
Confirm Wall-to-Wall Coverage
Every inch of a retirement facility matters—from resident rooms to courtyards. A Morefield wireless survey ensures that there are no dead zones, guaranteeing coverage for any device that requires WiFi connectivity.
Optimize Access Point Placement
Correct placement and configuration of access points (APs) is both an art and a science. Morefield uses industry-leading Ekahau AI Pro software to visualize coverage, signal strength, and interference. The result? Concise reports illustrating radio placement that maximizes efficiency and minimizes disruption.
Deliver High Speed Bandwidth and Throughput
Residents streaming movies, guests checking emails, and staff updating EHRs—all these actions compete for network bandwidth. Morefield ensures your network delivers the highest possible throughput, enabling high-speed performance without bottlenecks or lag.
Eliminate Interference and Dead Zones
WiFi interference can come from physical barriers like concrete walls, from electronic equipment, or even from overlapping channels in neighboring APs. A Morefield wireless survey will detect these issues, and then our staff of experts will recommend proven industry best practices to ensure a stable and consistent signal throughout your facility.
Return on Investment
Investing in a wireless infrastructure is a significant expense. Morefield’s survey confirms that your network is performing as designed, giving you confidence that your investment is delivering maximum value.
Morefield’s Wireless Expertise
Investment in Cutting-Edge Tools and Technology
Morefield does not rely on paper cups and floor plans for wireless design and deployment. With an investment in Ekahau Optimizer & Analyzer alongside of advanced diagnostic hardware, Morefield engineers are equipped to conduct detailed, accurate wireless assessments tailored to your facility’s specific needs.
A Proven Professional Services Team
The Morefield ProServices team includes seasoned wireless experts who hold multiple certifications in solution engineering, design, spectrum analysis, and channel optimization. These specialists bring vast technical knowledge and deep industry experience.
Trusted by Over 190 Senior Living Communities
Across Pennsylvania, Morefield has built consultative relationships with more than 190 CCRCs. These engagements allow Morefield to develop a refined understanding of the unique wireless challenges that senior living communities face, enabling our team to deliver customized, actionable solutions.
Solutions that are Vendor-Agnostic and Manufacturer-Authorized
Morefield is authorized to design, install, and support wireless solutions from leading manufacturers, including Cisco, Meraki and Aruba. This means our clients get the best-fit solutions—not just the default option from a single vendor.
Superior Support Desk
After implementation, Morefield’s commitment continues. Our dedicated support desk staffed by Morefield employees ensures that reported incidents are triaged and addressed swiftly. With SLA-backed responses and detailed ticket tracking, your employees can count on prompt, effective WiFi support when it matters most.
Empowering Senior Living Communities Through WiFi Excellence
WiFi is no longer just an amenity—it’s a strategic resource for senior living communities. From improving clinical workflows and ensuring resident safety to delivering the connected experiences residents and families expect, your wireless network is core to modern care delivery.
With a wireless survey from Morefield, you will gain confidence in your infrastructure, eliminate performance bottlenecks, and future-proof digital operations. With proven expertise, advanced tools, and deep sector experience, Morefield is an ideal partner to help maximize the value of your wireless network.
Is your network performing at its peak? Contact Morefield today for a consultation—and discover how strategic wireless design can elevate your community’s care and connectivity.