TekTone Sound and Single is a U.S.-based nurse call manufacturer that produces UL-listed, wired communication systems for healthcare and senior care. WIth over 50 years of experience, their systems are known for durability, simplicity, and regulatory compliance. Made in North Carolina, TekTone products support efficient workflows and safe environments in senior living.
TEKTONE
Main Products
Tek-Care120
- A two-way tone-visual nurse call system ideal for assisted living and smaller skilled nursing facilities seeking a simple, cost effective solution.
- Type: wired 2-wire tone/visual system
- core components: pull-cord stations, dome lights, zone light controllers, optional touchscreen master
- Integration: Tek-CARE Staff App (mobile alerts), paging systems
Tek-CARE300III
- A modular tone-visual system with LCD master display designed for mid-sized skilled nursing or traditional care environments
- Type: Wired modular tone/visual system
- Core Components: Room stations with call cords, dome light, LCD master station.
- Integration: Optional paging integration, staff annuciator
Tek-CARE400 P5+
- A UL 1069-compliant, full-featured nurse call system built for large assisted living and skilled nursing facilities needing two-way voice and workflow integration
- type: Wired CAT-5 system with audio/intercom
- Core Components: Bedside stations with intercom, workflow moduals, multicolor dome lights, staff consoles.
- integration: Tek-ALERT for centralized alarm management, paging systems, workflow/task automation
Tek_CARE400 GEN3
A modernized version of the 400 series with a sleek touchscreen interface and streamlined installation for memory care, skilled nursing, and campus-style senior living.
- Type: Wired CAT-5/IP-based system
- Core Components: touchscreen master stations, pull cord stations, multicolor dome lights, audio-enabled stations
- Integration: Fire alarms, wander management Tek-ALERT system, mobile alert platforms
NC150 & NC200 series (legacy)
Entry level tone visual systems for small senior facilities or basic alerting needs—widely used as economical easy to maintain solutions
- type: Basic 2-wire tone/visual wired systems
- Core Components: Room stations, dome lights, zone annunciators
- Integration: Minimal—standalone or connected via basic annunciation panels
Use Cases
- Call for Assistance: Residents use pull-cords or button stations from beds, bathrooms, or chairs to summon staff
- Visual and Audio Alerts: Dome lights and tones indicate the type and location of each call
- Centralized Monitoring: staff can respond from master stations or mobile devices (in supported models)
- Workflow Support: Advanced systems (400 series) include room turnover, rounding, and ADL tracking tools.
- Alert Routing: Tek-ALERT software integrates with wander, fire, and security alarms for centralized alerting
Why it matters
- Regulatory Compliance: UL 1069 certification ensures safety and eligibility for skilled care licensing
- Unmatched Reliability: Wired systems operate independently from Wi-Fi or batteries, reducing failure points.
- Streamlined Installation: systems like Tek-CARE120 use existing two-wire infrastructure—ideal for retrofits
- Resident Satisfaction: Faster staff response times improve safety and quality of life
- Scalability: From basic tone-visual to fully integrated, intercom-enabled systems—all under one platform
Senior Living-Specific Features
- Pull-cord stations: located in beds and bathrooms—residents easily call for help
- Tone-visual Dome Lights: Indicate active calls with color-coded lights outside resident rooms
- two-way voice (400 series): Enables direct audio communication between resident and staff
- Touchscreen masters: Modern, centralized control fir high-call-volume enviroments
- Workflow Task Buttons: Staff can log or trigger rounding, housekeeping, or transport alerts
- Tek-ALERT integration: Centralizes alerts from fire panels, wander systems and access controls
- Modular Expansion: Facilities can upgrade, from tone-only to full voice without system overhaul
- CAT-5 Wiring: Supports IP-based scalability and integration for future tech