Range of Care

We offer flexible, individually tailored day care for older people at our Hubs in Cheltenham and Stroud. Both venues can support people with a wide range of conditions (including dementia) as well as those just seeking companionship, home cooked food and meaningful activities. The Secret Garden Hub in Cheltenham and Uplands in Stroud both open on weekdays and Uplands also offers an assisted bathing service. They are operating with strict infection control procedures to ensure a Covid-safe environment.

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.

Visit our care homes and day care hubs which offer respite.

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.

To find out which of our care homes offer residential care visit Our Homes.

Two of our residential homes, Royal Court and Faithfull House, also include ‘extra care suites’ which help bridge the gap between residential and nursing care.

The Bluebell Suite at Faithfull House and The Butterfly Wing at Royal Court offer specialist care for those who have a higher level of needs. 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.

At each location the Extra Care Suites are self-contained with their own lounge, dining rooms and accommodation. They both have their own dedicated team of experienced staff and offer higher than usual staff to resident ratios. The calm and tranquil settings offer familiarity and continuity which gives extra reassurance and comfort to its residents. Activities are on a one to one basis and include music therapy, cookery, massage and gentle exercise.

In addition 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.

To find out which of our care homes offer this care visit Our Homes.

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.

To find out which of our care homes offer nursing care visit Our Homes.

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.

To find out which of our care homes offer care for couples visit Our Homes.

Throughout the charity we are focused in offering the practical care and emotional support to help people cope with the loss of memory.  All staff receive training in dementia care and in each home and hub there is ‘Dementia Care Lead’ and dementia link workers who keep up to date with the latest training, research and understanding of dementia.

To find out more please click here and also talk to the managers of our homes and hubs.

To visit our care homes and day care hubs which offer Dementia Care visit Our Homes and Day Care.

We know that many people prefer to stay in familiar surroundings during their final days. If residents choose to stay with us, we will offer the very best in end of life care to ensure they live as well as possible and to die with dignity.  Staff receive training in end of life care as well as a great depth of knowledge and experience within every team.  During this time our staff work in a close-knit team with GPs, district nurses, other health professionals and families to ensure the care provided fully meets and respects each resident’s needs and wishes.

To find out more click here and speak to the manager and teams in our homes.

To find out which of our care homes offer end of life care visit Our Homes.