Skilled Nursing

Falls are a critical threat in skilled nursing communities

Each year, the majority of residents in skilled nursing settings will experience at least one fall—putting health, reputation, and finances at risk. The consequences are steep: hospital transfers, citations, functional decline, and increased care needs. Even minor falls can trigger cascading effects that erode quality of life and strain your teams. 

A higher-risk environment demands stronger protection

In skilled nursing, the stakes are higher and recovery is harder. Residents are medically complex, mobility is limited, and acuity is rising. A single fall can accelerate decline, increase regulatory exposure, and drive costs through the roof—while creating additional pressure on staff already stretched thin. Safer environments support better continuity of care, calmer units, and improved outcomes. 

Built-in injury reduction that works around the clock

That’s where Viconic Fall Defense steps in. Installed as a patented under-floor system, it delivers passive, 24/7 protection—reducing severe fall-related injuries by 83% and ER visits by 81% in senior-care settings to date.* There are no alarms, no wearable devices, and nothing for residents to trip over. Just quiet, reliable protection that supports your care teams, preserves resident function, and helps control costs without disrupting your operations or building design. 

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“As one of only 61 nursing homes in Montana, with one of the highest censuses in the state, we’re proud to model what proactive innovation looks like. Viconic is part of how we stay ahead.”

— Michael Wiedemann, Administrator
Immanuel Lutheran Home

Fall Protection… under your feet

One fall injury can significantly impact the quality of life for a resident and a provider’s reputation. Get increased protection from falls and preserve your residents’ quality of life.

A significant fall often results in an emergency room visit and hospital stay. Keep your resident in your care and preserve your relationship with hospitals as a trusted referral partner. 

Injuries from resident falls increase operational, staffing, litigation, and external costs. Contain those costs by reducing risk of fall-related injuries.

When a resident falls and suffers an injury, the risk of being sued is real. Reducing risk of fall-related injuries mitigates litigation and liability risks, giving you greater control of your reputation and overall operations.

Person-centered care is the goal of most senior care communities and is sought by referral sources and prospective residents. Reducing the risk of injury makes person-centered care easier to achieve.

Your staff walk and stand on the floor for hours each day and need a flooring solution that is comfortable. Viconic Fall Defense provides the comfort to support your ergonomics strategy.

Lessen the impact of noise between floors and between resident rooms, potentially offsetting acoustic costs elsewhere in construction projects.

A problematic flooring installation can increase costs and impede operations. Installing Viconic Fall Defense is simple and straightforward, avoiding any unanticipated glitches.

Selecting Viconic Fall Defense gives you the freedom to work with your preferred flooring manufacturer-or use one recommended by Viconic. The installation process is simple and can be readily handled by your own installer or facilities team.

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Traditional systems pale by comparison

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