6 Pool Safety Tips for Your Senior Housing Apartments

Senior Housing

As a property owner, manager, or staff member of a senior housing apartment complex, the safety of your tenants should be included in your rental checklist and prioritized. Whether it’s adding safety measures to stairwells, offering tenant support services, or creating pool safety protocols — you want your residents to feel secure in their homes.

Swimming pools can be an enjoyable amenity for your senior housing complex but also pose a potential hazard. With the right safety measures in place, you can ensure your pool doesn't become an accident waiting to happen.

That being said, here are six tips to make sure your pool is up-to-date on safety standards:

1. Install Proper Fencing and Gates Around the Pool Area

You should normalize having a fence or gate surrounding the pool area, with a self-closing and self-latching entryway. The fence should be tall enough to prevent anyone from climbing over it and the latch should be out of reach for any children who may come into contact with it.

If the pool is being used often, the surrounding pool area tends to be slippery and dangerous. To prevent any accidents, install non-slip mats around the pool area and make sure to properly maintain them to keep your residents safe. Remember, seniors don't have the balance that younger people may have. By considering this factor and others such as age and physical condition, you’ll be able to provide a safe pool environment for your residents.