Monitoring CO2 & Temperature in Care Homes

In the heart of Norwich, Corton House has long maintained its reputation as a quality care home, most recently rated “Outstanding” by a Mock Inspector in July 2024.

Recently, Corton House took part in a pilot project organised by the Norfolk Care Association, aiming to explore the benefits of monitoring solutions for indoor air quality (IAQ), energy use, and regulatory compliance. Through this initiative, Corton House trialed the Aranet monitoring system, a wireless sensor-based platform designed to support smarter, more efficient operations in care environments.

According to the Norfolk Care Association, improving indoor air quality is critical in care settings: Poor indoor air quality can worsen respiratory issues like asthma and bronchitis and make residents more vulnerable to infections due to compromised immune systems," explains Raj Sehgal, Director of Norfolk Care Association and CEO of ArmsCare Ltd. Beyond physical health, better air quality contributes to fewer hospital visits, lower medical costs, and ultimately, a more comfortable and dignified life for our most vulnerable residents." Balancing a warm indoor environment with proper ventilation is one of many challenges care homes face. Traditional methods, like opening windows, can lead to heat loss, making elderly residents uncomfortable. That's where smart, unobtrusive monitoring systems like Aranet step in.

Unlike some settings where technology is introduced to solve specific operational problems, Corton House approached the pilot with curiosity and a mindset of continuous improvement: "We didn’t have any urgent challenges," says Tom Greenhill, General Manager of Corton House. "We joined the pilot out of a desire to better understand the property and our energy consumption." This openness to innovation, combined with Corton House's existing familiarity with digital systems, made it an ideal site for the trial.

The Aranet system was installed at Corton House to track:

• CO₂ levels – Indicating air quality and ventilation effectiveness.
• Indoor temperature – Ensuring a comfortable environment for residents.
• Refrigeration temperatures – Maintaining compliance for food and medication storage.

 

To read more about the monitoring taking place at Corton House, please see the Case Study PDF tunder related documents above.