Range of Care

We offer respite care for as little as a day or two, and sometimes it can extend weeks or months. People join us for respite for all sorts of reasons, for a break or mini-holiday, to convalescence after an illness or hospital stay.

Convalescence

All our homes welcome people who are in need of convalescence to get back on their feet following an illness or a stay in hospital. Experienced well-trained staff are on hand 24 hours a day. If specialist support is required the manager works with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to ensure the right level of support is available to enable individuals to regain independence so they can return home with confidence.

Taking a break

Leave the daily chores and other worries behind you and take an opportunity to re-energise, enjoy good quality food, make new friends and join in as many activities as you wish. We know it can be a big decision to take but we have found that once someone comes and enjoys our respite care, it often results in regular visits.

We understand that the decision to move into care can be a very difficult one but it can be made a lot easier knowing that couples can move in together in all our homes. Being able to stay together and continue to share the same routines and experiences can make an enormous difference to happiness and well-being.

All our homes have double rooms and/or apartments. We have also found that some couples may wish to have their own separate rooms to accommodate varying needs, but still enjoy sharing their days together.

As a charity we are able to offer very competitive rates for our care and we can offer surprisingly reasonable options for couples, please talk to our home managers to find out more.

In all our residential homes our priority is to support residents to live as independently as possible in a safe environment. We care for residents with a wide variety of needs, some live almost independently, while others need help and support with all aspects of their personal care and receive nursing care from visiting district nurses. In all the homes our staff are trained and experienced in end of life care and dementia care.

Two of our residential homes, Royal Court and Faithfull House, also include ‘extra care suites’.

The Bluebell Suite at Faithfull House offers specialist care for those who have a higher level of needs. It helps bridges the gap between residential and nursing care. It suits residents living with a wide range of conditions (such as dementia) who might otherwise feel lost in a larger home or find a busy environment overwhelming. Residents needing extra support flourish in this family-sized environment.

This self-contained suite has its own lounge, dining rooms and accommodation with beautiful views over Suffolk Square. It has its own dedicated team of experienced staff (which were noted in the recent CQC report for their knowledge and care). This calm and tranquil setting offers familiarity and continuity which gives extra reassurance and comfort to its residents. Activities are always one to one and include music therapy, cookery, massage and gentle exercise.

At Royal Court, where all residents benefit from having their own apartment, there is a suite which has been fully adapted for specialist bariatric care.  This suite has the space and equipment to ensure those living with obesity have the same dignity in care.

Our nursing homes have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day. We are unusual in the high level of qualified nurses (including mental health nurses) that we have on every shift. The nursing teams are experienced in caring for those with complex medical needs and work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals including GPs, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.

Despite this high level of expertise our focus remains on creating a homely atmosphere, respecting every residents privacy and dignity.