Care homes require specialised fire risk assessment approaches that account for residents who cannot self-evacuate.. Care Home Fire Safety Complexity Care homes house some of the most vulnerable people in society. Fire safety failures in these settings can have catastrophic consequences. Unique Challenges Limited mobility — many residents cannot self evacuate Cognitive impairment — dementia residents may not respond to alarms Night time risk — reduced staffing when residents are sleeping Medical equipment — oxygen, electrical beds, hoists PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) Every resident must have an individualised evacuation plan considering: Mobility level and assistance required Floor location and proximity to exits Cognitive ability to understand and respond Equipment needs during evacuation Progressive Horizontal Evacuation Most care homes rely on defend in place or progressive horizontal evacuation strategies. This requires: Minimum 60 minute compartmentation between units Adequate refuge spaces Staff training in horizontal evacuation procedures For care home fire risk assessments, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD — UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy 🌐 magnus opifex.co.uk 📞 +44 7486 691724 ✉️ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby — CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina — Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. © 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.