How To Choose A Care Home

Choosing the right care home can be a stressful process. It can feel like a lot of responsibility.

There are lots of factors you need to consider to make sure the care home you choose is right for you or the person going into care.

This guide covers the most important considerations you should take into account when choosing a care home.

We’ll cover important questions to ask yourself, the person going into care, the care home staff and other things to look out for.

Choosing the right nursing home can be very time consuming, but hopefully, by the end of this guide, you’ll know some useful information that will help you make the right decision.

Choosing A Care Home Considerations

Listed below are some of the most important considerations you should take into account when choosing a care home.

What Type Of Care Is Needed?

Firstly, you should decide what type of care you are looking for when choosing a care home. Different care and nursing homes offer different types of care.

A care home with nursing (nursing home) is often a better choice than a residential care home (without nursing) if the intention is that the person going into care is likely going to stay there. It means they will not have to deal with the stress of moving if and when they need a higher level of care.

Here are a few of the main types of care we offer in our nursing home:

Respite Care

Respite care is a short stay in a care home. It is useful in situations when people need a little extra support to return to living individually, like when they are recovering from an illness or injury.

Convalescent Care

Convalescent care is similar to respite care. This is another form of temporary care that helps people get back to living independently.

Long Term Care

Long term care is usually a more permanent solution. With this type of care, a person’s needs are individually assessed regularly, and they are provided with the amount of care and support they need at all times.

If any of these types of care sound appropriate for you or the person who needs care, a place in our nursing home might be right for them. At wellcross grange, our superb care staff provide thorough and compassionate care within our stunning Georgian style building.

How Good Is The Level Of Care?

Possibly the most important thing when choosing a nursing home is knowing that your loved one will be looked after well.

A good way to determine the level of care is to look at what rating the home has been awarded by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).

The CQC are a respected independent body that assesses the quality of care homes.

When assessing the nursing home, they thoroughly inspect the facilities, staff and level of care.

They interview doctors who work with the service, family members, residents and staff to get a true picture of what it is like. We have a strong track record of being rated outstanding by the CQC across our family run homes. 

We have implemented the same ethos at Wellcross Grange and are confident that it is operating at this level.

Only around 4% of care homes in the UK hold this rating. Meaning, you know our level of care is exceptional.

We achieve high ratings because we are rigorously diligent in all aspects of care. We only employ care staff who meet our strict criteria and genuinely have a caring nature and a good attitude.

Will The Person Going Into Care Be Happy In The Home You Choose?

Once you are happy that the nursing home you are looking at provides the right type of care you are looking for, and the levels of care are up to scratch, you need to make sure you or your loved one will be happy there.

We understand that everybody’s wants and needs are different. You should visit the care home, ideally with the person going into care to make sure they feel comfortable with the home, and they are happy with the activities, meals, staff and level of care that is on offer.

When you visit us at Wellcross Grange, our welcoming staff will show you around our beautiful Georgian style nursing home. We will introduce you to the team who will be caring for you and show you what life is like with us.

We want our residents to be happy in our care. We are completely transparent about what is on offer in our home because we want you to make the right decision.

Talk With Us About Your Needs Today

We would love for you or your loved one to stay with us at Wellcross Grange, but we want this decision to come from you. Contact us today and book a visit to our home. The best way for you to see what life is like here is to come and experience it first hand. Get in touch with us today to talk about your individual requirements.