Inclusive Living at Sønderskovhus: Accessible Solutions for All
Kitchen solutions
Lystrup Centervej 78
One wing of Sønderskovhus includes 24 nursing apartments and after a total rebuilding of the care centre the apartments where reduced to 12 nursing apartments equipped with the latest technology in healthand care front solutions. The kitchen solution consists of Ropox height adjustable solutions for cabinets and table worktop solutions according to the many different individual requirements for improved ergonomic working conditions in the nursing apartment and the shared kitchen.
The Challenge: creating accessible nursing apartments
Sønderskovhus in Lystrup has undergone an extensive renovation to create a more modern and functional care environment. One wing of the centre, which originally housed 24 nursing apartments, was redesigned into 12 larger, fully modernised nursing apartments equipped with the latest health and care solutions.
The goal was to create living spaces that support both residents and care staff. The apartments needed to accommodate people with a wide range of physical abilities while promoting independence, participation in everyday activities and safe, ergonomic working conditions for caregivers.
In addition to the individual apartments, the shared facilities—including the communal kitchen—also required solutions that could adapt to different users and changing daily needs.
The strategy: flexible living spaces for residents and care staff
The renovation focused on creating an inclusive environment where residents can remain active in everyday life for as long as possible. Kitchens and bathrooms were designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing residents with different mobility levels to use the facilities comfortably.
At the same time, ergonomic working conditions for care staff were a key priority. By introducing height-adjustable solutions throughout the apartments and shared areas, the centre created workspaces that reduce physical strain while making it easier to provide individualised care.
The result is a care environment where accessibility benefits everyone—residents, visitors and staff alike.
The Solution: height-adjustable kitchens and accessible bathrooms
ROPOX supplied the height-adjustable solutions for both the private nursing apartments and the shared kitchen.
Each apartment features an electrically height-adjustable kitchen with adjustable worktops and wall cabinets. The flexible kitchen design allows residents to participate in everyday kitchen activities regardless of whether they are standing, seated or using a wheelchair.
The communal kitchen is equipped with a free-standing, height-adjustable worktable that supports both residents and staff. Caregivers benefit from improved ergonomics during meal preparation, while residents can actively participate in cooking and other social activities around the kitchen.
The bathrooms are fitted with the SwingLine Washbasin, which combines height adjustment with a flexible swing function. The washbasin can be adapted to different users, making daily hygiene easier while providing improved accessibility and better working conditions for caregivers.
The Result: an inclusive care environment designed for changing needs
Today, Sønderskovhus offers modern nursing apartments that combine accessibility, flexibility and comfort. The height-adjustable kitchen and bathroom solutions make it easier for residents to remain active and independent in everyday life, while also creating a better and more ergonomic working environment for care staff.
By integrating adaptable solutions throughout both private and shared spaces, Sønderskovhus has created a care centre that supports changing user needs and encourages greater participation in daily living.
