Best Senior Living Buses for Sale

What features should senior living buses have to ensure comfort and safety?

Assisted living transportation buses from Schetky Bus & Van Sales have features to help ensure the comfort and safety of your residents and driver:

Accessibility and Mobility Enhancements

• Low-Floor Bus with ADA Entry Ramps: This bus offers dignified and equal access for all senior passengers, including those with disabilities, through ramps that comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• Standard Floor with Wheelchair Lift Bus: This bus has a hydraulic lift for wheelchair access through a wider, separate entry that is operated by a handheld controller and fully compliant with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Four Corner Kneeling Suspension: Lowers the bus to reduce the entrance ramp slope for an easier boarding experience.

Safety and Security Systems

• Comprehensive Safety Equipment: Includes a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, reflective triangle kit, seat belt extensions and safety/ADA decals, plus interior/exterior LED lighting for entryways and wheelchair lifts.
• Enhanced Wheelchair Restraints:  Q’Straint wheelchair brand restraints meet the latest federal wheelchair (WC18 and WC19) recommendations and accommodate various wheelchair and scooter sizes.
• Airline Latch-Style Seatbelts: Airline-Style seatbelts permit passengers with arthritis to easily unbuckle their seatbelt, opposed to standard button-release belts that require strength and dexterity many seniors struggle with.
• Low-Vision Accessible Seats: Tan upholstered seats contrast with the gray floor and sidewalls to help passengers identify seat locations and cushion outlines.
• Additional Brake Lights: Independent brake lights that only activate while braking, increasing visibility and safety.
• Upgraded Flooring: Features slip-resistant ‘Gerflor’ brand flooring to prevent slips, especially on wet surfaces.
• White Step Nosings: Provide clear lines on entry steps, helping passengers with visual impairments see the edges.
• Seven-inch LCD Screen with Audible Alerts: This backup assist system includes a rear-facing camera shown on a seven-inch LCD screen in the rearview mirror. Audible alerts get faster as the vehicle approaches an object, and four sensors help improve safety.

Comfort and User Experience

• Restraint Track Adjustments: Restraint tracks can be vertically placed to accommodate longer, better and wider chairs.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: A stereo system with Bluetooth, AM/FM/CD options and four interior speakers to enhance passengers’ audio experience.
• Large Rear Heater: This adjustable 65K heater provides comfort in all weather conditions.
• Highest Output Climate Control: This system — a large rear air-conditioning unit with a 105K British thermal unit (BTU) capacity — heats and cools the bus twice as fast as competitors’ systems.
• Upholstered Ceiling: The padded cloth lining on the ceiling helps absorb sound, making the bus quieter and more comfortable than standard models.

Driver Support and Vehicle Maintenance

• Upgraded Driver’s Seat: Includes a right-hand armrest and lumbar support for driver’s comfort during long drives.
• Tire Valve Stem Extensions: This feature makes checking and filling the inner rear tires easier.

• Rust Prevention Features: This bus is built with a fiberglass exterior skin, stainless steel bumpers, door frames and wheel inserts for durability. It also features an aluminum bi-fold entry door and a protective undercoating to prevent rust and corrosion over time.

Storage and Organization

• Large Walker Storage Area: This storage area provides easy access and secure space for walkers and other mobility aids for a clutter-free and organized interior.
• Storage Bags for Wheelchair Restraints: Helps keep unused wheelchair restraints organized.

Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Security

• Exterior Entrance Door Key Switch: The entrance door can be operated from the curbside with a key, enhancing security and convenience.

Hygiene and Cleanliness

• Easily-Disinfected Interiors: Uses materials that can be quickly and effectively sanitized, with options for installing a driver’s barrier.

These features make our senior living buses functional, safe, comfortable and convenient for all users, particularly those with special mobility needs.