Overview/ Objective

Entertained Stay is a unified digital platform designed to enhance the daily living experience of residents in aged‑care and assisted‑living facilities. The objective is to provide seamless access to events, food services, store purchases, entertainment, and essential resident information — all within a single, intuitive mobile application.

It aims to improve resident engagement, streamline facility operations, and strengthen communication between residents, staff, and families.

Solution

Entertained Stay is an integrated digital platform designed to enhance the daily living experience of residents in aged‑care and assisted‑living facilities while streamlining operations for facility staff. The solution brings together events, food services, shopping, entertainment, orders, subscriptions, and resident information into one unified system accessible via web and Android.

Customer (Resident) Experience

Residents receive a simple, intuitive, and engaging interface that supports independence, convenience, and enjoyment.

Events & Activities

• Browse free, paid, in‑house, outdoor, and multi‑day events.
• View detailed itineraries, images, and timings.
• Use quick filters (Today, This Week, Free, Category) and voice search.
• Tap locations to open Google Maps for easy navigation.
• Access to personalized views: Today’s Calendar, Upcoming Events, and Past Events.

Food & Dining

• Explore food categories with veg/non‑veg indicators.
• View detailed descriptions and enlarged images.
• Check Today’s Menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, auto‑displayed based on time.
• Filter by category or dietary preference.

Store & Shopping

• Browse product categories with detailed item pages and multiple images.
• View delivery timelines and stock status.
• Track current and past orders and reorder items quickly.

Movies & Shows

• Browse by genre and view IMDB ratings, duration, cast, and descriptions.
• Access free or paid content through the integrated video player.

Profile & Communication

• View personal details, age, and profile images.
• Access emergency contacts and preferred communication channels.
• Use quick‑call options for emergency contacts or nursing staff.

Admin (Facility Staff) Experience

Admins manage all resident‑facing services through a centralized, efficient, and easy‑to‑use system.

Events Management

• Create and manage all event types with images, pricing, timings, and itineraries.
• Add facility rooms or outdoor locations with address search.
• Track resident registrations and engagement.

Food Management

• Add categories, food items, images, and veg/non‑veg indicators.
• Configure Today’s Menu with automated time‑based switching.

Store Management

• Add products with multiple images, descriptions, and stock status.
• Configure discounts and delivery timelines.
• Manage inventory and availability.

Orders & Approvals

• View all resident orders with detailed breakdowns.
• Track order status history and delivery timelines.
• Approve orders via SMS or email and generate invoices.

Resident & Contact Management

• Maintain detailed resident profiles with multiple contacts and addresses.
• Mark emergency contacts and set communication preferences.
• Upload resident images and manage personal details.

Subscriptions

• Configure subscription plans with start/end dates.
• Enable automated expiry notifications and track renewals.

Benefits

• Enhanced Resident Engagement:

Residents stay informed, entertained, and connected through events, food menus, movies, and shopping.

• Operational Efficiency:

Staff can manage events, menus, store items, and resident details from a central system, reducing administrative overhead.

• Improved Communication:

Automated notifications, emergency contact preferences, and SMS/email approvals streamline interactions with families.

• Personalized Experience:

Residents receive tailored views such as “My Events,” “Today’s Menu,” and “My Orders,” improving satisfaction and usability.

• Transparency & Tracking:

Order history, delivery timelines, subscription reminders, and event calendars provide clarity for residents and staff.

• Scalable & Future‑Ready:

Modular design allows for easy expansion into new services or integrations.

Tools and Technologies

Frontend

• ReactJS (Web Application):
• Used to build the resident and admin web interfaces with reusable components, responsive layouts, and smooth user interactions.
• Android Studio (Mobile Wrapper & Video Player):
• Hosts the React web application inside an Android container.
• Provides native capabilities such as video playback and device‑level integrations.

Backend

• Django (Python Framework):
• Handles business logic, authentication, event management, store operations, and resident data.
• Provides REST APIs consumed by the React frontend and Android app.

Database

• PostgreSQL:
• Stores structured data for events, food menus, store items, orders, residents, subscriptions, and contact details.
• Ensures reliability, ACID compliance, and strong relational modeling.

Server & Deployment

• Local Apache Server:
• Hosts the Django backend and serves API endpoints.
• Manages routing, static files, and deployment configurations.