Care home refurbishments that improve CQC ratings & boost occupancy

Helping care providers create homes that support staff, impress inspectors, and attract residents.

"Their experienced team handled everything with care, precision, and attention to detail."

Claire Stanley, Head of Estates Active Care Group

Outdated care environments can quietly drain resources, affect staff morale, and make it harder to meet today’s expectations.

Many UK care providers face challenges with low occupancy, staff retention, and meeting CQC compliance standards — all while trying to remain financially sustainable. Outdated care environments increase running costs, reduce staff satisfaction, and make it harder to attract residents.

At LUMY, we're experienced care home contractors specialising in care home refurbishments for care homes, supported living facilities, and specialist healthcare settings. We help improve safety, refresh older spaces and prepare homes for inspections. Every project is planned around your residents, staff, and daily routines so the work causes as little disruption as possible.

Our phased approach allows essential upgrades to happen without compromising care or creating unnecessary stress. From first consultation to final handover, we manage everything, so your team can stay focused on what matters most.

We are known for precise craftsmanship, clear communication, and long-term results that keep our customers coming back for future projects.

Care sector refurbishments tailored to your budget, timeline and goals

From minor upgrades to full-scale renovations, our services are shaped by the unique needs of the care sector. Whether you’re looking to create safer, more sustainable spaces or adapt environments for dementia or neurological care, we bring specialist knowledge and practical solutions that stand the test of time. Every service is designed to support better outcomes for residents, staff, and operators alike.

Sustainable refurbishments

We help care providers cut energy use, reduce long-term costs, and improve everyday living through upgrades like LED lighting, efficient heating, and durable, low-maintenance materials. We also minimise waste, reuse where possible, and work with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable construction work with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable construction. Once your refurbishment is complete, our planned and preventable maintenance programmes help keep those improvements running efficiently for years to come.

Dementia friendly spaces

We design and deliver environments that support residents living with dementia — using clear wayfinding, calming layouts, and strong visual contrasts to improve safety and reduce confusion. From corridor refurbishments to adapted bathrooms, every detail is considered to make daily life easier and more comfortable.

Neurological care environments

We create environments that support people with complex neurological conditions — using adaptable spaces, durable finishes, and designs that reduce overstimulation and support sensory needs. Whether it's reconfiguring bedrooms or upgrading therapy areas, we focus on safety, accessibility, and long-term functionality.

Complete care refurbishments

Whether it’s a one-off project or part of a planned programme across multiple homes, we deliver well-managed, compliant works - coordinating all trades from start to finish across bedrooms, bathrooms, staff areas, and communal spaces, including cafés or shop areas, using the same retail and commercial shop fitting expertise we bring to our other projects, while keeping care services running safely and smoothly.

Safety & compliance works

We deliver fully compliant electrical and fire safety works that keep care settings safe, efficient, and inspection-ready. From LED lighting and EICRs to fire alarms, PAT testing and extinguisher servicing, we help you stay on top of compliance and meet essential safety standards. From LED lighting and EICRs to fire alarms, PAT testing and extinguisher servicing - often carried out alongside our wider mechanical and electrical contracting services - we help you stay on top of compliance and meet essential safety standards.

External & structural upgrades

We deliver internal and external improvements that help care providers make better use of their space. From structural alterations, extensions and bespoke joinery to access ramps, roof repairs and landscaped gardens, our work is practical, well-managed, and designed to support long-term use.

Want to talk about your care home refurbishment?

Do you need to make safety upgrades, get your care home ready for an inspection, or plan a full refurbishment? Our team can help. We create safer, more comfortable spaces for residents and staff, while keeping the work practical and stress free.

Our approach to safe and sustainable care home renovations

No two care environments are the same — but they all demand the same thing from a refurbishment partner: absolute reliability. That means delivering on time, working discreetly in live settings, and planning every stage of the job around your team, your routines, and your residents. The projects that follow show how we’ve delivered just that. From phased projects with zero bed loss to fast-tracked upgrades scheduled around inspections, each one reflects our understanding of what’s at stake when you choose to invest in your space.

Take a look at our recent care sector refurbishment projects

Care Home Interior Refurbishment at Belvedere Manor

Interior refurbishment

Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre - Internal | LUMY

Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre - Interior

Interior refurbishment

Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre - External

External refurbishment

Moorpark Place - Specialist Residential Care Refurbishment

Residential Care Refurbishment

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Our Process

Our step-by-step approach to stress-free care home refurbishments

From the first meeting to the final handover, we manage your care home refurbishment from start to finish. We plan the work around your residents, staff and daily routines to keep disruption to a minimum. Our team understands the needs of care settings and works with safety and CQC requirements in mind throughout the project.

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Step 01

Understanding your care setting and residents' needs

We start by getting to know your care home. We look at how your team works, your daily routines and the needs of your residents. We also review the relevant CQC requirements. This helps us build a plan that suits your setting and works for your care team.

Step 02

Planning and CQC compliance-driven project management

You will have a dedicated point of contact throughout the project. They will coordinate the different trades and keep your team updated. Good planning helps us keep the work on track, manage safety and prepare for any CQC requirements.

Step 03

Carrying out works without disrupting care

We know your care home is a working environment. Our teams work around residents, staff and daily routines wherever possible. We follow strict hygiene and safety measures and plan the work in stages to reduce disruption. We also aim to avoid losing rooms or beds during the refurbishment.

Step 04

Tailored handover and ongoing support

At handover, we make sure the work is complete and the required compliance documents are in place. We also make sure your team knows how everything works and is ready to use the space. We can continue to support you with any follow-on work or future maintenance.

Our other services

As specialist care home contractors, we also help with:

Retail & Commercial Shop Fitting

A good shop fit-out should help your customers move around easily and make the most of every part of the shop. At LUMY, we create practical retail spaces with the right layout, displays and finishes to suit your business.

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Planned & Preventable Maintenance

Small problems can quickly turn into costly repairs. Our planned maintenance service helps you stay ahead of them. At LUMY, we look after heating, electrical and fire safety systems to keep your building safe, compliant and running as it should.

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Mechanical & Electrical Contracting

LUMY provides mechanical and electrical services for commercial, retail and care projects. We cover heating, HVAC, ventilation, power, lighting, data cabling and fire alarms. Our team can handle the work from design and installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

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Ready to discuss your care home refurbishment project?

Drop us a message, and we'll get back to you promptly to discuss your project and your residents' needs.

Whether you're planning a full refurbishment, a dementia-friendly redesign, or compliance-driven upgrades ahead of an inspection, our team is ready to help. Get in touch today and let's discuss how we can deliver a care environment that supports residents, staff, and CQC compliance.

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