What is an All-Inclusive Care Home?

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There are many types of care homes accessible in the UK. An all-inclusive care home is one where all of the services and amenities you have access to within a home are already paid for and covered by the care home fees you pay each month.

This often includes your accommodation and your food, as well as any activities you take part in and the on-site facilities available to you. The fee covers the maintenance of the areas and rooms that a resident regularly uses so that they can continue to enjoy them. The cost of your care will vary depending on where you choose to live, the type of care you require, your savings and the property you own, the care home itself and more, according to carehome.co.uk.

Staying in an all-inclusive care home benefits an individual greatly as it alleviates a lot of the potential financial stress and hassle from the situation. With the cost of living recently reaching an unbelievable high, a care home can be the perfect solution to the stresses that having to budget and manage a household can bring.

A care home can offer peace of mind to assist lessen the stress of household management, including paying bills, while living expenses continue to climb at an alarming rate. Energy costs are one of the main causes of inflation, according to the BBC. By the fall of 2022, UK inflation might soar to a startling 11%, according to the Bank of England. Living in a care home will provide individuals with peace of mind and eliminate their worries as winter approaches.

Paying for Residential Care

According to Age UK, if you are eligible for funding support, your local council must calculate the overall cost of your care. With this information and through using the means test, how much you have to contribute from your financial resources can be determined. How you pay care home fees will differ from person to person and we recommend contacting your local council initially, who will help guide you to a financial assessment and offer advice on how much you can be expected to pay.

What is included within most Care Home fees?

Care homes that offer an all-inclusive way of living provide a majority of the day-to-day services within their weekly fee. From laundry and housekeeping services, to cut and blow hair appointments, to local day trips and even providing cake and tea for family and friends.

The main advantage of living in an all-inclusive care home is that residents are fully supported no matter what challenges they may face, and where they are able to continue living their life the way that they want to, with plenty of opportunities to pursue their hobbies and interests.

Communal Sanitary Items
In-House Activities
Professional Care
Accommodation
Food & Drink
Laundry

What Residents Can Expect

Every single care home is different in its approach to providing care, meaning that what you can expect from a luxury care home is highly likely to vary from home to home. However, for many all-inclusive care homes, you can expect a few aspects of residential home life to be very similar no matter where you go.

Here are a few services you can expect from a vast majority of all-inclusive care homes:

Expert Medical Care

In an all-inclusive care home, residents can expect to receive expert medical care from a team of care professionals no matter what their personal circumstances are, be it they're receiving residential care or nursing care. Many private care homes have access to a local GP and dentist who are available to residents, which may or may not come at an additional cost. It is also dependent on residents' individual needs so a personal assessment will need to be made to see what financial options are available. A resident will always be notified beforehand if they need to cover the cost of any treatment.

Provided Meals

Meals, snacks and drinks are included within your monthly fee when staying at an all-inclusive care home. From breakfast through to dinnertime, most care homes provide set menus for their residents to choose from on a day-to-day basis. Residents will often have the ability to request a specific meal if have specific preferences or dietary requirements.

More often than not, care homes are flexible when it comes to specific food and drink choices and when and where a resident chooses to eat. Residents are usually given the option of where they would like to eat and whether they would prefer to eat in a communal dining room, in their rooms, outside during the warmer months, or in a private dining room with loved ones. If a resident needs assistance with eating, a staff member will always be available to help provide a pleasant dining experience.

Constant Reassurance

For many, moving into a care home can be a daunting experience. An experience that leaves loved ones anxious and worried, wondering whether they’re doing the right thing. In a luxury care home, you can be certain that there will always be a strong support network available, ready to help you whenever you need it most. A friendly team of dedicated and compassionate individuals will always be part of the all-inclusive care home experience, who are there to guide you through the journey and provide peace of mind.

Excellent Facilities

One thing that many care homes pride themselves on is their incredible, state-of-the-art facilities. Depending on the care home, the facilities they have available will differ. Most care homes across the country offer amenities such as landscaped gardens and beautifully decorated dining rooms and communal areas. Some may also have additional amenities such as a cinema room, library and activities programme.

An All-Inclusive Way of Life at Valerian Court

At Valerian Court Care Home, the well-being of our residents is everything to us. Every day, we are able to provide unparalleled care thanks to our specially designed home and our capable and incredibly skilled team. At Valerian Court Care Home, we believe that meeting both health and wellbeing needs is so important to ensure every resident gets the most out of each day and is able to thrive in a loving environment.

We work hard to provide comprehensive care so that residents can spend their time engaging in interesting activities and lead fulfilling lives with us here in our all-inclusive care home. Our care, and our kind, hospitable, and educated staff members take great delight in offering person-centred care that respects privacy and dignity. As individual needs change over time, we adapt the care we give while collaborating with residents and their families.

At Valerian Court, we’re proud to be able to offer access to a GP, dentist, physiotherapist and optician while staying with us, all at no extra cost. We offer a range of different types of care including Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care so every single one of our residents receives the care they deserve. We strive to offer the highest levels of person-centred care coupled with the best possible quality of life for our residents.

Our home combines luxurious accommodation, first-class amenities and comprehensive care that is personalised to each resident's needs. With the support of our all-inclusive facilities, activities, and services, it is our goal to provide the highest standard of living so that residents have everything they need to lead full, enriched lives.

However, if you’re looking for more of an extensive list of what to expect from an all-inclusive care home, just like Valerian Court, here’s just that:

24-Hour Care
Professional Medical Care Onsite
Thorough Medication Administration
Individual Care Plans
En-suite Bedroom for All Residents
All Meals, Drinks and Snacks Provided
Multiple Dining Rooms and In-room Dining
Onsite, Dedicated Chef & Team
Access to Private Dining Rooms
Wi-Fi Access
Communal Newspapers and Magazines
Housekeeping Services
Laundry Services
Varied Activities Programme
Local Day Trips & Excursions
Cut and Blow Hair Salon Treatments
Cafe Lounge
Arts & Crafts Sessions
Private Garden Area
Home-Cinema Room
Multiple Lounges and Quiet Rooms
Themed Events
Visiting Entertainers
Afternoon Tea and Cakes
Celebrations All Year Round

Valerian Court & You

Any queries you may have regarding the services, amenities or all-inclusive options we provide for our residents here at Valerian Court Care Home are all welcome. Send an email to info@valeriancourtcare.co.uk or call 01235 616800 to get in touch with us, be up-to-date with news from our home, or to even request a home tour. You can also fill out our online form that can be found on our contact page, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.