What You Need To Know About Residential Care Homes, Nursing Homes, And Long Term Care

Residential care homes are divided into two groups, depending upon the level of care they provide. Services include a room, meals and supervision, but no nursing services for older adults whose limitations prevent them from living alone. The benefits provided are for people who have no serious medical conditions, but who can no longer manage in their own home. Most care facilities are independently owned and operated.

Care

For elderly people suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other kinds of dementia, a smaller care facility can be ideal, because an elderly person still has the ability to carry on as normal a life as possible. Quality of supervision can vary greatly among residential care homes. These typically serve residents who live together and receive care from live-in carers ideal for frail adults who can benefit from more individual attention. Services provided vary considerably, so it is important to assess the needs of the future resident, deciding if they need 24 hour attention, for example. Many homes provide care until the end of a life, and help residents feel like they are living in their own house. Before making a decision, ask about care facilities, for example how do they deal with incontinence? Usually assistance is given with bathing, grooming and incontinence. Overall costs can be much less than full time domiciliary supervision.

Costs

The costs of residential care homes vary widely, as can the quality of services. Although prices vary greatly from £2,200 to £4500 plus per month, but can be as low as £1500 each month. Single payment insurance policies can pay for long term care fees increasing at say 5% annually for life. It may well be that the resident can afford all the costs personally or with help from family members. In this instance, you will be able to begin your quest for the most suitable long term care.

Private homes are not contracted to the NHS or local authority social services. Just as every house is different, care facilities are not all styled the same.

Conclusion

It is essential to thoroughly vet your shortlist of homes. Usually the larger well known groups are a cautious option, although there are individually owned properties that provide a wonderful personalized friendly service. More articles to follow about care fees planning, benefits and legal issues.