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Residents first
Level surfaces, safe routes and secure edges.
What this site needs
Work around daily life
Phase noise, dust and access with staff.
A welcoming first impression
Entrances and gardens that feel like home.
What we build here
Secure resident gardens with fencing and gatesLevel, accessible walkways and looped garden pathsPatios and terraces with seating areas (shade structures by others)Raised planters for resident gardeningShade trees and sensory plantingEntrance and drop-off upgradesRegrading and drainage to remove ponding
Parts of a secure garden
Secure garden explorer
For owners and designers planning the site. Tap a numbered point to see the note. Takes 1 minute.
Secure garden plan, overhead view
- Secure enclosure
- Flat surfaces: The manual calls for hard, flat surfaces without inclines or steps in resident-accessible areas.
- Shade and seating
- Looped path: Dementia garden research favours a simple loop without dead ends and benches along the route.
- Raised planters: Raised beds let wheelchair users and residents participate in gardening.
- Calm contrast: Keep paving tones similar where contrast could confuse or cause a trip. Use contrast to show seating and edges. Avoid poisonous plants.
Secure enclosure
How we calculated this
Each marker matches a note from the sector brief. This is a plan guide, not a measurement.
Next: compare the notes with your site drawings.
Standards that shape the work
LTC outdoor spaces
Where the 2015 LTC Home Design Manual applies, it calls for an enclosed outdoor space at grade. The enclosure must be at least 1.6 m high, with flat hard surfaces, shade, seating and shelter.
Secure outdoor doors
Doors to secure outdoor areas must have locks, so residents can't go out alone. The home's written policy sets how they work (O. Reg. 246/22).
Residents’ rights
The Retirement Homes Act’s Residents’ Bill of Rights includes a safe, clean environment.
Occupied-site infection prevention
Ontario's infection-control guidance for care homes calls for an infection control risk assessment (Infection control risk assessment: a review of infection risks before construction.) before construction starts. We follow the home's assessment and rules.
Short summaries for planning. Check them against the current rules, your municipality’s conditions and your design professional.
How we work on your site
- Fence work zones away from resident routes
- Agree quiet hours and meal-time scheduling with staff
- Control dust and debris
- Sign safe alternate routes
- Clean up daily
- Keep one point of contact for the administrator
How to hire us
Operators can request a site walk and pricing. Developers and GCs can send the landscape package for new homes and redevelopments.
How we work with you
- 1
Send drawings
- 2
Site walk
- 3
Priced scope with exclusions
- 4
Schedule and mobilize
- 5
Walkthrough and close-out
Common questions
Can you build a secure garden for memory care?
Yes — enclosed gardens with fencing and gates built to the design, coordinated with the home’s access policies. Locks and nurse-call systems are by others.
How tall does LTC garden fencing need to be?
At least 1.6 m (5 ft), where the manual applies.
How do you work around residents?
We separate work zones, agree noisy work times with staff, control dust, keep safe routes open and follow the home’s infection-control requirements.
Do you design dementia gardens?
We build to your designer’s plan and bring practical knowledge of surfaces, paths, seating and planting. Looped paths, shade and seating follow dementia design guidance.
Request a bid
Send drawings, site details and a tender reference if you have one.