What to Expect from Nursing Care in a Care Home
When it comes to moving into a care facility, one of the most frequently asked questions is about what to expect from nursing care in a care home. Although different types of care homes operate independently and provide varying degrees of care, most care homes provide additional nursing care to residents who require it.
The specific services and level of care can vary depending on the type of care home, the individual's needs, and the regulations governing care facilities.
What are the Benefits of Nursing Care?
If you choose to receive nursing care while staying in a care home, you’ll be sure to benefit greatly. The key benefit of choosing nursing care is that the nursing staff will be able to provide you with a higher level of care than if you were to just opt for residential care.
Nursing care offers a number of other benefits tailored to the unique needs of individuals facing health challenges, chronic conditions, or aging-related issues. Through personalised care plans, Care Home staff provide essential assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring that individuals receive the right medications, and monitoring health status to detect early signs of complications.
The expertise of registered nurses and healthcare professionals contributes to the prevention of health issues, and their emotional support helps individuals and their families navigate the psychological and social aspects of healthcare.
Nursing care enhances safety by creating secure environments, and coordination of care ensures a holistic approach to health management. For those with dementia, specialised support is provided, and for individuals nearing the end of life, nursing care focuses on comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being.
In addition to addressing physical needs, nursing care significantly improves the overall quality of life for recipients. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, nursing care minimises the risk of accidents and injuries, contributing to enhanced well-being.
Family members are actively involved in the care planning process, receiving support, education, and resources to participate in the care of their loved ones. Ultimately, nursing care plays a vital role in promoting health, preventing complications, and offering compassionate support across various healthcare scenarios, contributing to an improved quality of life for those in need.
This type of care is a lot more advanced, and when you pay for nursing care, you gain access to specialised nursing equipment and qualified nurses that are always on the premises no matter what.
Care home nurses are able to provide residents with the medical care they need, whereas other types of care tend to focus more on personal care.
Who is Most Suitable for Nursing Care?
You might need Nursing Care if you’re finding it difficult to take care of yourself at home, or if you’ve had an injury or degenerative health condition that means returning back to your original place of residence is no longer an option. Certain homes specialise in specific medical areas, such as physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or even mental health struggles.
Nursing care is particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities, providing assistance with daily activities and medical needs in a comfortable residential setting.
Specialised nursing care is crucial for individuals experiencing cognitive impairments or dementia, ensuring a safe environment and tailored support. Nursing care also extends to patients with complex medical needs, offering monitoring, specialised treatments, and interventions. It also plays a vital role in end-of-life or palliative care, providing comfort, pain management, and emotional support for both the individual and their family during difficult times.
Additionally, nursing care is adaptable to temporary needs, such as supporting family caregivers in need of respite or assisting individuals recovering from acute illnesses or injuries.
Beyond medical assistance, nursing care caters to the holistic well-being of individuals, including those seeking rehabilitation services for various conditions. The versatility of nursing care allows for customisation based on specific needs, ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate level of support to enhance their quality of life. Whether addressing the challenges of aging, managing chronic conditions, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, nursing professionals play a crucial role in promoting health, preventing complications, and fostering a supportive environment for diverse populations in need.
Nursing care is an ideal solution for those who would benefit from constant support in a safe and comfortable environment.
If you’re unsure as to whether you or a loved one are suitable for nursing care, most care homes conduct an initial “Needs Assessment” to ensure that their residents are getting personalised care that’s been specifically designed for them.
After this initial assessment, an individualised care plan will be devised. This care plan isn’t permanent; it can be altered and updated to change if/when you do.
Residents and Nurses, Creating a Connection
In all care homes, there should always be a huge emphasis on the bond between the residents and the members of the nursing team. With that comes a high level of trust established between both parties so that the highest level of care can be reached.
The connection between a carer and a resident in any care setting is paramount, influencing the overall quality of care and the resident's wellbeing. This relationship fosters trust, comfort, and open communication, enabling carers to provide more personalised and effective support.
Beyond physical care, a strong bond contributes to emotional support, reducing feelings of isolation and enhancing the resident's mental and emotional health. Carers who understand a resident's preferences and respect their autonomy create an environment that upholds dignity and ensures a positive care experience.
Ultimately, the importance of this bond lies in its ability to go beyond routine caregiving, providing residents with companionship, empathy, and a sense of connection that significantly improves their overall quality of life.
Some residential homes, such as Valerian Court Care Home, choose to adopt a “key nursing” system. This system involves each resident being assigned their own nurse who will be in charge of their personal care plan, ensuring they get the most out of their time during their stay.
Other Types of Care
No two residents are the same; each one is bound to have different interests, preferences and features that make every single of them stand out from the rest. So, if no two residents are the same, then why should their care be? There are plenty of care variations that have been created and developed over time to ensure that every single care home resident gets exactly the type of care they deserve.
Residential Care
One of the best things about residential care is the fact that many homes are open to supplying as much or as little help as each resident requires. Residential care is provided by team members 24/7 and is dedicated to assisting those who are having difficulty managing a household, caring for themselves at home, or seeking the companionship of others of their age and interests.
Residential care is primarily aimed at those who can still live their regular, day-to-day life, but might need just a little bit of extra assistance from time to time. Some people might choose to live in a residential care home on a long-term basis, depending on how much the home costs to stay in and the level of care and support they receive from the surrounding care assistants and team members.
Dementia Care
Individuals who are living with dementia require specialised care, which is why many care homes employ highly trained and qualified professionals to handle all elements of dementia.
As the world gradually learns more about dementia and various other medical conditions, care homes must continue to expand their understanding and procedures to guarantee that each resident receives the best possible care. This allows care homes to provide care that is completely personalised to the wishes, interests, and capabilities of their residents.
Respite Care
Respite Care is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a short-term break from caregiving responsibilities and/or wanting a greater understanding of the facilities, services, and team. If you need a break from caring for a loved one, most care facilities will gladly provide you with a comfortable, friendly, and positive environment in which you can recharge for as long as you need.
Respite care can be scheduled or provided on an emergency basis and can span anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Nursing Care at Valerian Court
Valerian Court provides comprehensive Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care on 24-hour basis. We employ the "key nursing" approach, in which each resident receiving Nursing Care is allocated a nurse who’ll be solely responsible for keeping track of their health and well-being and really getting to know them on a deep and personal level.
With this approach, we aim to make our residents feel as safe and comfortable as possible throughout their stay with us at Valerian Court Care Home.
Valerian Court Care Home's highly qualified and friendly care staff provides 24-hour nursing care to all of its residents who are suffering from health issues. This includes (but is not limited to) high dependence needs, physical limitations, and, when appropriate, expert palliative care. If residents or their families have any questions or concerns, they will know who to approach in times of need.
If you are interested in learning more about nursing care or any of our other types of care at Valerian Court, please contact our friendly team who will be more than happy to assist you.
To speak to our team call 01235 616800 or email info@valeriancourtcare.co.uk. You can also submit your query via an online enquiry form, and a staff member will reply as soon as they can.
