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Care home WiFi & networks · Part of the Inspire Group

Specialist WiFi & Network Infrastructure for UK Care Homes.

CareHomeWiFi designs, installs and supports specialist WiFi and network infrastructure for UK care homes. We work with developers, care groups and independent operators, providing reliable connectivity for new developments, existing buildings and the digital care systems they depend on.

New-Build Projects Improve an Existing Home

Running several homes? See our approach for care groups

Bradshaw Lodge, a newly completed LNT Care Developments care home, on its opening day

Bradshaw Lodge, LNT Care Developments — one of the new-build homes on our standard network specification.

Who we help

Three starting points, one specialist team.

  • Residents' cinema room in a newly completed care home

    Developers & contractors

    Building a new care home

    Network infrastructure specified at design stage, coordinated with the other trades and delivered to your construction programme.

    New-build networks
  • Engineer fitting a ceiling-mounted wireless access point

    Owners & managers

    Fixing WiFi in an existing home

    We survey and diagnose before recommending anything, keep what works, and phase the work around residents and staff.

    Help for existing homes
  • One of several care homes upgraded as part of a multi-site programme

    Care groups & operators

    Standardising several homes

    One network standard, one approach to security and one support team across every home in your group.

    Networks for care groups

Proven projects

A repeatable new-build standard, and upgrades in occupied homes.

  • New build · Bradshaw Lodge, Otwell Grove and LNT homes across the UK

    LNT Care Developments

    A single, proven WiFi and data design installed across LNT's new-build care homes — specified before the building opens, with the active network installed and commissioned in a single day once cabling is complete.

    Example home
    Bradshaw Lodge, 66 bedrooms
    Wireless
    28 × UniFi WiFi 7 access points
    Active network install & commissioning
    1 working day, 2 engineers

    OutcomeEach new LNT home opens with a complete, tested network built to the same standard as the last.

    Read the case study

  • Existing homes · Yorkshire

    Roche Care Homes

    A survey-led upgrade across several operational homes, rolled out in phases around care routines, with training and a 12-month on-site support warranty.

    Homes
    Multiple operational sites
    Access points
    14, cloud-managed
    Support
    12-month on-site warranty

    OutcomeReliable coverage across the homes, completed in the client's words "with minimal disruption to the site".

    Read the case study

“Thanks to all the team for your work in getting this all completed again with minimal disruption to the site. It's much appreciated and all the homes have been very positive about CareHomeWiFi.”

Patrick RocheDevelopment Director, Roche Care Homes

What we deliver

From specification to support, one team responsible.

Including the coordination with internet providers, contractors and system suppliers that usually falls between scopes.

Stage 1 of 5

Design

We work out what the building needs before anything is ordered or installed.

Key outputsNetwork specification, coverage heatmaps and data point schedule

Stage 2 of 5

Coordinate

We make sure every trade and supplier knows what the network needs, and when.

Key outputsAgreed responsibilities and visit dates against the programme

Stage 3 of 5

Install

The physical network is installed, labelled and tested.

Key outputsLabelled infrastructure and Fluke-certified cable test results

Stage 4 of 5

Commission

The network is configured, tested and handed over with proper records.

Key outputsAs-built records and a handover walkthrough

Stage 5 of 5

Support

Our involvement can continue once residents move in.

Key outputsMonitoring, troubleshooting and changes once residents move in

How each stage works Managed WiFi & support after handover

Connected care technology

Why care homes need specialist network infrastructure.

Care records, AI-assisted monitoring, nurse call and building systems each make different demands on one network. Select any part of this example to see where it fits.

Example architecture

Select any part of the network.

Choose a component to see where it sits, the route it takes to the internet, and what matters technically and operationally.

Every home is specified individually. Not every installation includes every system or feature shown here.

Primary WAN

Fibre internet

The main connection to the internet, usually a leased line or full-fibre broadband.

Technical and operational detail

Secondary WAN · optional

5G or Starlink backup

A second connection on a different physical path, used if the fibre fails.

Technical and operational detail

Edge

Router & firewall

Connects the building to the internet and enforces the security rules between networks.

Technical and operational detail

Core

Core switching & fibre backbone

The comms room switching, with fibre links out to cabinets on each floor or wing.

Technical and operational detail

Segmentation

Segmented network

Separate logical networks for each category of device, sharing the same physical cabling.

Technical and operational detail

Care segment

Care management systems

Digital care planning and records, such as Person Centred Software, used on devices throughout the home.

Technical and operational detail

Monitoring segment

AI-assisted monitoring

Sensor-based monitoring in residents' rooms, such as the systems used in LNT care homes.

Technical and operational detail

Staff segment

Staff devices

Tablets, handsets and phones carried around the building all day.

Technical and operational detail

Nurse-call segment

Nurse-call connectivity

Call and alert systems where a dropped connection isn't acceptable.

Technical and operational detail

Resident & guest segments

Resident & guest WiFi

Everyday connectivity for residents' video calls, streaming and visitors' devices.

Technical and operational detail

Building segment

CCTV & building systems

Cameras, access control, door entry and building management.

Technical and operational detail

Systems we support include sensor-based monitoring in residents' rooms and Person Centred Software care records. We provide the network; suppliers remain responsible for their systems.

Explore the full network architecture

Contact

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