My mom is in a local nursing home. I use the curtain ring clips to put on top of hanging and run a dowel thru them. Then, I hang the dowel on the wreath hanger over the door. I've been trying to make seasonal hangings, so I can use the clips for each new hanging. I'm sure each facility has their own rules, too, so better check. My mom loves having a one-of-a-kind hanging on her door. I know your friend will, too.