Residential Care Home

Care homes provide care and security within a comfortable setting. Residents are usually reasonably mobile and can manage most things for themselves. Assistance with personal care is provided. A district nurse can visit to provide limited nursing care.

Each resident will generally have their own room, furnished as they wish, often with their own bathroom. Some homes do have shared rooms as well as a cheaper option. Public rooms provide hotel like facilities. As with all things, though, some homes will be better than others – although all homes should provide a good level of care.

Before deciding on residential care, it is always sensible to view a number of homes and to discuss requirements with the Matron or Manager before making any final decision, taking into account factors such as location, accommodation, facilities offered and, of course, how much it will all cost.

Advantages
Care always available
Activities/outings organized
Company and companionship
Secure and safe
Meals provided
No concerns about running a house, paying household bills, etc.

Disadvantages
Loss of independence – you are part of a community
Rooms are sometimes small
The quality of the home may change over time with change of owners, etc.
You may not get on with the other residents
They can be expensive