CARE HOME ACCOMMODATION
Get advice on making the right
decision over care home needs
inding the right care home accommodation
can be a tricky decision with a number of
issues to consider such as the type of home‚
how to identify the right home for you or a
loved one, and funding of care home placements.
On their website, the charity organisation Age
UK offers a wealth of helpful information on this
topic including a useful fact sheet and a Care home
checklist that can be downloaded with the key
things to consider when you visit a care home to
see if it is suitable including: Making a decision
about going into a home; types of care homes;
questions to ask when choosing a home; and
Problems and complaints. Visit www.ageuk.org.uk
for more details.
Moving to a care home may seem like a big step,
but they can offer the opportunity to form new
friendships and provide a safe, comfortable place
to live.
Care homes are staffed 24 hours a day and all
meals are provided. Care homes sometimes
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provide nursing care too, so make sure what levels
of care are provided before you or a loved one
move.
How you pay for a care home also depends on
your personal situation. The local council may be
able to pay all or part of your fees if your capital
and savings are below a certain limit.
There are also two main types of care home to
consider. Some offer accommodation and help
with personal care – activities such as washing,
dressing and going to the toilet, others provide
those services and also offer nursing care.
Until recently these two types of care home
were classified as ‘residential homes’ and ‘nursing
homes’. The names of many homes still reflect this.
There are also care homes for those who require
extra care and support, often due to dementia. The
Alzheimer’s Society can give advice to people with
dementia and their carers and family on what to
look for in a care home. It also gives information
on suitable homes.
‘‘George cares about his painting. We care about that.
At Hilderstone Hall it’s all about quality of life.
We know how important hobbies and interests can be. That’s why we
support the people we care for to continue their love of cooking and
baking. We even have our own inter-home cooking competition,
Cooking with Care, judged by celebrity chef – Paul Rankin!
• Nursing / residential care
• Day care
• Social and physical activities
• Dementia care
• Respite care & short breaks • Physical disability care
Rated
Excellent
Proud to be Dignity in Care Ambassadors
by the
CQC
How can we help you? Why not call us or
drop in for a chat over coffee or lunch?
Hilderstone Hall Care Home
Hall Lane, Hilderstone, Stone, Staffs ST15 8SQ
Tel: 01889 505 468
www.barchester.com
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