Senior Living & Assisted Living Interior Design in NJ
Where Comfort Meets Compliance and Design Supports Care
Creating Beautiful, Functional Interiors for Senior Living
Interior design for senior living goes beyond aesthetics—it aims to enhance the space’s functionality, supporting both clinical care and everyday living.
At Design Alternatives, we bring clarity, efficiency, and thoughtful design to the table—so you can enhance resident experience without getting buried in project complexity. With a deep understanding of senior care, assisted living, and memory care in New Jersey, we craft environments that are welcoming and functional.
From dining rooms and lounges to corridors and community spaces, our commercial interior design work helps create inviting environments that promote well-being, support senior healthcare workflows, and accommodate the evolving needs of residents and staff.
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Our Past Senior Living Projects – See Real Communities We’ve Created
Our portfolio includes prominent senior living communities such as Springpoint, United Methodist Communities (UMC), and Reformed Church Home. Check out our most recent senior living projects:
Our Services: What We Offer for Senior Living Communities
With over 5 million square feet of commercial interiors designed, including senior communities across New Jersey, we’ve helped elevate everything from underutilized common areas to outdated amenity spaces. Our team is experienced in working with administrators, facility directors, and community residents to guide projects smoothly from start to finish.
Interior Design & Space Planning
We plan layouts that support accessibility, comfort, and ease of movement, designed to meet ADA guidelines, optimize healthcare efficiency, and encourage community engagement.
Furniture, Fixture & Art Sales
We source high-performance, senior-friendly furnishings directly from 60+ major manufacturers that balance warmth, health, and resilience. Every piece is carefully selected for durability, cleanability, and visual appeal.
Construction Management
We coordinate every moving part, from contractors to installers, ensuring minimal disruption to residents and daily operations while maintaining full transparency and control.
Cosmetic Refreshes to Full Renovations
Whether you’re updating finishes or undergoing a full transformation, we scale our approach to match your goals, timelines, and budget.
Types of Senior Living Communities We Help Create
We design interior environments that reflect the unique needs of every senior care setting, supporting comfort, care delivery, and resident dignity at every level. From independent living to memory care, we bring thoughtful design to every stage of the aging journey.
Regardless of the care model, we help senior living communities create welcoming and resilient spaces that serve residents, staff, and families alike.
Life Plan & Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
Cohesive, flexible spaces designed to adapt as residents’ care needs evolve over time.
Independent Living
Functional, stylish interiors that support adult lifestyles.
Assisted Living
Safe, supportive spaces that feel like home while enabling staff to deliver care easily.
Memory Care
Calming, secure environments with intuitive layouts, soft lighting, and clear wayfinding to reduce confusion and promote well-being.
Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
High-performance interiors that balance clinical efficiency with a warm, residential feel—creating healing environments that support daily care delivery and promote positive health outcomes.
The Design Alternatives Difference: Why Choose Us?
At Design Alternatives, we don’t just design spaces—we solve problems, streamline the process, and elevate the everyday experience for residents and staff alike. With decades of experience in senior living design, we understand the balance between form, function, healthcare practicality, and financial responsibility. When you work with us, you’re not just getting a top NJ design team—you’re gaining a hands-on partner who’s with you from first conversation to final walkthrough.
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Complete Design-Build Services
We manage every phase of your interior project—from initial concept through installation—under one roof. This integrated approach ensures smoother communication with administrators and staff, fewer disruptions to residents, and a faster, more predictable timeline.
Over 5 Million Square Feet Designed
With over 35 years of experience and more than 5 million square feet of interior space designed, including numerous senior housing, assisted living, and memory care communities, we bring seasoned insight into what makes senior living spaces both beautiful and highly functional.
Timeless Designs On Time & On Budget
Senior living design demands more than style—it requires smart, sustainable choices. We combine thoughtful sourcing with cost control to deliver warm, elegant interiors that meet the needs of residents and align with your financial goals.
Prioritizing Functionality & Community in Every Build
We design with empathy and intention, fostering connection, comfort, and dignity for all residents. In memory care environments, we take special care to incorporate features that support orientation, reduce agitation, and promote safety, creating spaces that feel both secure and soothing.
Hear From Our Past Clients: Read Real Testimonials
Yet, another thank you for the professional, highly qualified teams you bought in to do the physical work. They were efficient, did exceptional work, were impeccable in their craftsmanship, each highly capable in their areas of expertise. Our management was totally impressed throughout the renovation project. All teams were aware of the importance of safety, cleanliness, and being respectful.
Renee Comack
Regency at Monroe Board Trustee
Our Entire Process – From Concept to Completion
We act in our client’s best interest, always. That’s why our process is structured for clarity, communication, and performance. With decades of experience in senior environments, we deliver designs that meet functional needs, regulatory requirements, and community goals—on time and on budget.
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Refresh Your Interior Spaces with Design Alternatives Today
Let’s create a space where senior residents feel at home, staff can work with ease, and your New Jersey community can thrive. Whether you’re refreshing a few finishes or launching a full renovation, we’re ready to guide your interior design from concept to completion.