Industry: Senior living and healthcare facilities
Service region: Colorado Front Range
Generator supplied: Cummins industrial diesel generator
Capacity: 500kW
Fuel type: Diesel
Voltage: 277/480V
Housing: Sound-attenuated enclosure
Application: Standby backup power for resident care and facility operations
Outcome: Delivered a properly sized generator to support continuity of care and facility resilience
The Challenge
A senior living community in Colorado required a dependable backup power solution to support resident care, life-safety systems, and essential facility operations during utility outages.
The project was coordinated directly with the facility’s Director of Facilities Management, with a focus on selecting a generator that aligned with existing electrical infrastructure and operational needs. The solution needed to balance sufficient capacity with practical deployment while minimizing disruption to residents and staff.
Reliability, clarity, and readiness were key considerations throughout the process.
Why It Mattered
Senior living and healthcare environments depend on continuous power to maintain safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance. Even short outages can impact HVAC systems, lighting, communications, and critical support equipment.
For this facility, it was important that the backup generator:
- Provided adequate capacity for essential loads
- Integrated cleanly with existing 277/480V electrical systems
- Operated reliably in a sound-sensitive environment
- Supported long-term operational planning
The generator needed to serve as a dependable safeguard for both residents and staff.
The Generator Source Solution
Generator Source supplied a 500kW Cummins industrial diesel generator configured for standby operation in a senior living environment.
The selected unit featured a sound-attenuated enclosure to reduce operational noise and a diesel platform suited for dependable standby performance. Generator sizing and configuration were aligned with the facility’s electrical requirements to support critical systems without over-specification.
By working closely with facilities management, Generator Source ensured the generator selection supported both technical and operational priorities.
Execution and Delivery
Execution focused on coordination and site readiness.
Generator specifications were confirmed in advance, and delivery was coordinated to the Colorado Front Range in alignment with facility planning. Clear communication throughout the process helped ensure a smooth handoff and minimized disruption to daily operations.
Results
The facility secured a 500kW standby generator capable of supporting essential systems during power outages.
The outcome delivered:
- Reliable backup power for resident care and facility operations
- Compatibility with existing electrical infrastructure
- Confidence in system readiness for emergency conditions
The generator now serves as a key component of the facility’s emergency preparedness plan.
Ongoing Considerations
For senior living and healthcare facilities, Generator Source recommends routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and periodic testing to ensure backup power systems remain ready when needed.
These practices help protect resident safety, staff operations, and regulatory compliance.
Closing
Generator Source supports healthcare and senior living facilities with backup power solutions designed to protect people, operations, and continuity of care. Through proper sizing, sound-sensitive configurations, and coordinated delivery, our team helps facilities prepare for the unexpected.