The design elements in a care unit play an important role as much to the provision of care and the good mental health of its users. The huge range of people who are going to use the space, highlight the need not only for a different design based on the type of the facility, but also the adaptation ability to the personal needs of the patients, without disturbing  the work of the medical staff.

Spaces that are destined for patients and visitors, are in need to retain a friendly and warm atmosphere. Aim is the limitation of stress and anxiety, which often render the stay in this type of facilities hostile and sullen. Even more important is the creation of a sense of familiarity and intimacy for the people requiring aid for a longer stay and a constant care provision, directing our interest to the example of dementia facilities and the later conduct of a research at the Volos Association of Dementia Disease and Related Disorders.

The aim of the facilities that place their focus on treatment, make it easy to overlook the rest of the human needs and desires. The person is often treated only as a patient, affecting their health and their ability for improvement.

The design has the power to influence the abilities and the experiences that a space provides. Recognizing the contribution of its individual elements and their in between connections can enhance the function of these facilities and the care provision process. The analyzed elements in this research are: lighting, materials, use of greenery and movement through the space.