The Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home

Nursing Care has the ability to change a person's quality of life. From supporting an individual with everyday tasks to administering around-the-clock medication, Nursing Care in care homes or nursing homes is designed to provide 24-hour care for older people who are unable to live independently due to ill health. This type of care should support an individual and allow them to enjoy a higher quality of life every day.

What is Nursing Care?

Nursing Care is a type of professional care that is delivered and supervised by Registered General Nurses. The staff are always on hand to provide support with continuous medical and personal attention 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

This type of care service is utilised by individuals who need intensive rehabilitative care (following a stroke for example), individuals who have terminal illnesses, individuals with physical disabilities and individuals with long-term health conditions. 

Nursing care can be self-funded or in some instances, you may be eligible for funding. We recommend you contact your local council or local authority to find out about the process in acquiring funding.

Nursing Care in a Care Home Environment

There is a wide range of nursing homes that provide Nursing Care in the United Kingdom, including purpose-built Care Homes. Once a person has moved into a care home, they will be thoroughly assessed to determine the correct care needed. Following an assessment, the nursing team will then implement and monitor a care plan that is entirely personalised to the individual. 

A Care Home is facilitated with everything a resident with a medical and/or disability needs to support them with daily tasks and care for them efficiently. A Care Home with Nursing typically has at least one qualified and registered nurse on site, providing 24 hour medical and personal care, and skilled nursing support.

The care provided to an individual in a care home can be tailored to their needs to ensure the recipient is satisfied on a daily basis, by not only looking after their health needs but also their emotional well-being. 

Care Homes are fully equipped with necessary niche equipment to support residents to be able to carry out high-quality care. Nursing equipment such as profile beds, hoists, nurse call systems, air mattresses and transfer aids are commonly found on a particular floor of a care home. 

To ensure that residents look forward to every meal time, the food served at a care home aims to cater to everyone, with hot and cold options available, as well as soft and easy-to-eat meals. Food is served wherever a resident wishes to enjoy their meal, from the shared dining area, to the privacy of their own room. Nutritious, homemade meals are prepared by an in-house chef to ensure residents are eating regularly to benefit their health and well-being, and also where dietary requirements and food intolerances will be catered for.

The Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home

• A higher level of professional care
• Around-the-clock care and support 
• Facilitated to support residents living with disabilities, immobility and long-term medical conditions
• Staffed by experienced Registered Nurses and professional care home staff
• Supported by GP’s, pharmacists and specialist medical teams to ensure the highest standards of care and support the MTD approach to care
• Continuum of care via the MTD approach to care; ensuring a consistency of correct care to each resident
• Niche nursing equipment, specialist beds, hoists, and call systems for example
• A healthy and active lifestyle with accessible activities in a safe and supportive environment
• Encourage independent living, with support where required
• An autonomous way of life, with the freedom to choose activities, food, bedtime and much, much more
• Residents can feel safe, knowing a professional is on hand to assist them should they need help at any time of day or night

Nursing Care at Kingsacre Care Home

Kingsacre Care Home offers exceptional Nursing Care implementing day-to-day care plans tailored to each resident delivered by our highly trained nursing team. Our expert team goes above and beyond to not only support medical requirements, but overall well-being also. We offer a comprehensive approach to care, ensuring medical and personal care needs are met while offering residents a rich and fulfilled life thanks to our extensive facilities and accessible activities programme.

Our dedicated nurses and care staff offer 24-hour care for individuals living at Kingsacre Care Home who are living with physical impairments, increased dependency needs and those who might be in need of end-of-life care. Our teams are nothing but respectful and supportive of our residents, as well as their loved ones and family members.

We are able to provide Nursing Care for the following registered care categories:

• Respite
• Dementia
• Residential
• Palliative Care
• Convalescent / Respite / Short-Term Care

We are proud of the wonderful feedback we regularly receive from residents and their loved ones, and use it to continue motivating us to provide exceptional care and support every day;

“The care is second to none, I am very well looked after. If I don’t like the food, the staff will arrange for something else. Staff are wonderful, beautiful rooms and views. Staff really look after the residents. Décor and cleanliness is second to none. 

Management is wonderful, no complaints. Residents are well looked after. Michelle is the best of the bunch. I can’t sing praises enough, I mean this from the bottom of my heart.” Christine McConnell – Resident.

Day-to-Day Life at Kingsacre

Coupling exemplary medical care with wellbeing support, ensures each resident is cared for comprehensively. Delivering person centred care allows residents to be free of the worry and responsibility that comes with medical planning and care, and focus on enjoying their day. We believe that people should be able to live a life they enjoy, and in addition to our first-class facilities, our Activities Team ensures that every day is filled with diversity and choice for an active social life.

We ensure daily life is as enjoyable as possible for our residents; by combining a high standard of care alongside our all-inclusive facilities. In addition, It’s essential our residents have access to the following medical services: 

• Eyecare from an Optician
• Access to a Dentist
• Access to a GP
• Physiotherapy Sessions
  

Accessible Activities

It is important to us that all residents are able to access the activities and facilities available to them at Kingsacre Care Home. Residents of all abilities are encouraged to partake and enjoy:

• Arts & Crafts Sessions
• Entertainment & Activities
• Private Garden
• Hair & Beauty Salon
• Restaurants & Cafes
• Cinema
• Libraries

Contact Our Friendly Team

Should you have any questions regarding Nursing Care or any of our other care services at Kingsacre Care Home we welcome you to get in touch. Our welcoming team looks forward to hearing from you and assisting in any way they can; Call 0141 473 5500 or send an email to enquiries@kingsacrecare.co.uk.