{"id":126,"date":"2021-04-26T13:48:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T12:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.radiusdemo6.co.uk\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:37:15","slug":"choosing-a-care-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/choosing-a-care-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Care Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#F0EDEE 65%|#F9F6F5 65%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#F0EDEE&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;65%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#F9F6F5&#8243; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;0%&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; 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A home from home. Where staff greet residents as friends. Where there\u2019s always a reason to laugh and where your care is tailored to suit your personal needs and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|10%||10%&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; padding_tablet=&#8221;|10%||10%&#8221; padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Oswald|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If we sound like your cup of tea, then wonderful! We&#8217;d love to chat with you to learn how we can help. To arrange a visit, reach out to our manager Jo on<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<a href=\"tel:01386 293 200\">01386 293 200<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still undecided, we&#8217;d like to give your our tips on what often separates good homes from the great ones. Hopefully it will help you choose the right care home for you. 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It will have a big impact on the home\u2019s atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s staff turnover like?<\/strong>\u00a0Great homes have longstanding staff that know residents inside out. Low staff turnover signals happy carers too.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you use any agency staff?<\/strong>\u00a0You should be able to recognise the staff that care for you on a daily basis. If a home is dependent on rolling agency staff, there isn\u2019t much opportunity for residents and carers to bond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are the meals made?<\/strong>\u00a0It amazes us that some care homes still use ready meals. If you\u2019re planning to invest in care (with fees that run anywhere from \u00a3600-\u00a32000 a week), make sure your care home offers fresh meals. Great care homes use locally sourced produce and make their meals from scratch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What training do you offer the workforce?<\/strong>\u00a0When a care home trains its staff, there is more empathy, more ideas and all-round better care. Smart carers make better carers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And what activities do residents enjoy?<\/strong>\u00a0Homes that offer a variety of activities and entertainment will ensure you or your loved one remain stimulated once settled in. It\u2019s also important that you opt for the type of care that will support your needs properly. Potentially, this might not be a residential home. You may be feel better in a supported living facility or a nursing home.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Briarlea, we will only encourage you to move in if we feel we can care for you safely.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Of course, we would love to welcome everyone who expresses an interest in Briarlea. But it wouldn\u2019t feel right to us if we weren\u2019t acting in your best interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, before you go any further, why not read our guide below on\u00a0what residential care entails? It will give you a better idea about the type of care we provide here at Briarlea.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>And if, after reading, you&#8217;ve realised your needs might be a little different, we\u2019ve also included information on\u00a0nursing\u00a0and\u00a0palliative care. We\u2019ve gone on to suggest some great places in the area that provide these services.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">And of course, if you\u2019re still unsure, don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0drop us an email.\u00a0Or\u00a0call us on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:01386 293 200\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">01386 293 200<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.\u00a0 We\u2019re always free for a chat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f8f8f8&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||80px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is Residential Care?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Residential care is given to people in a care home environment \u2013\u00a0like here at Briarlea.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, residential care is set up like a family home, with individuals enjoying their own private bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a selection of day rooms, large gardens to enjoy the outdoors and plenty of activities to get involved in as desired.<\/p>\n<p>Residential care homes come in all shapes and sizes.\u00a0At 27 rooms, Briarlea offers a homely, intimate environment, as opposed to other homes which can be much larger.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who decide to move into residential care often do so for the support these homes offer.<\/p>\n<p>A residential home will take care of all the laundry, cooking, and cleaning for its residents\u00a0\u2013 as well as any help a person might need when getting dressed, bathing, walking and using the rest room.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside these benefits, residential care homes help to fight loneliness. They offer great environments for older people to build friendships\u00a0(both with each other and with the staff that care for them).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the difference between Respite and Day Care?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s for all these benefits that some individuals decide to stay in residential care for a short period of time \u2013 known as respite care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Respite Care<\/strong> offers people a taste of what life is like in a residential home\u00a0\u2013 but without the commitment of moving in full time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re recovering from a surgery \u2013 or perhaps you just fancy a change of scenery \u2013 then respite care could be a great option for you.<\/p>\n<p>At Briarlea, we have 1 permanent respite bedrooms. We keep them made up and ready\u00a0for you to enjoy a short stay when needed! Contact our care home manager, Jo, for more information.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more,\u00a0we are also open for day care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Care<\/strong> is when somebody comes into a residential home for a set number of hours in the day. Perhaps this is just for the morning; or between 9 &amp; 5.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re cared for by your family, day care can offer peace of mind that you\u2019ll be looked after while they\u2019re at work. Whereas for others, the social benefits that come with day care really appeal.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re home alone, we know how easy it is to get stuck in a rut. To feel depressed or like you can&#8217;t be bothered.<\/p>\n<p>Day care counters this. It offers the opportunity to meet likeminded people and have some fun. It\u2019s completely flexible too.\u00a0You choose when to come in, when to leave and what meals you want to join.<\/p>\n<p>Whether for day, respite or long-term care, we\u2019d love to welcome you. If you\u2019d like to learn more,\u00a0call our care home manager Jo on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:001386 830 214\">01386 293 200<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Residential Care vs. Nursing Care: What\u2019s the difference?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Residential carers are trained to a high level. Our own staff receive mandatory training in Infection Control, Safe Administering of Drugs and Other Medication, First Aid, Safe Moving of Residents, Care for those with Dementia or Challenging Behaviours, and Care of Wounds and Sores. This is alongside the many other courses that we encourage for our staff&#8217;s ongoing career development.<\/p>\n<p>Many residents find having care teams like this onsite a\u00a0great reassurance\u00a0in case they become ill or suffer a fall. And if you do start to struggle with your health, having trained professionals onsite often allows for any causes of concern to be addressed quickly.<\/p>\n<p>However, for some people, their medical needs will be at a level which are beyond the staffing volumes which are present in residential care.<\/p>\n<p>If that sounds like you, it may be better for you to receive nursing care. However, your doctor can advise you if this choice is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;So, what is nursing care? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Nursing care is in many ways similar to a residential home.\u00a0The key difference being that in a nursing home, a qualified nurse remains onsite 24\/7 to help with the acute needs of residents.<\/p>\n<p>At Briarlea, we do not provide nursing care. However, we have a great relationship with our district nurses.\u00a0They pop in regularly to deal with any medical issues our residents may have.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is Palliative Care?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Palliative care is the care given to people when they are dying.<\/p>\n<p>At Briarlea, if a resident is approaching end of life, we will do our best to make them comfortable.\u00a0They will be cared for by the attentive staff they know; surrounded by the familiarities of the home they\u2019ve made their own.<\/p>\n<p>Loved ones are free to visit whenever they please. And\u00a0we are here to offer them as much support as possible.<\/p>\n<p>We like to care for our residents until the very end. But in some scenarios, a doctor may advise that it\u2019s better for a resident to move to a nursing home or a hospice, which is more suited to their palliative needs.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens to you,\u00a0we will consult with you, every step of the way. We will work with you to find the best home that suits your preferences, as well as any medical requirements you have.<\/p>\n<p>In our local area, there are some lovely homes that specialise in palliative care.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve listed a few for you below\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; St Richard\u2019s Hospice<br \/>&#8211; Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court<\/p>\n<p>Throughout, you can rest assured that your wellbeing will remain at the heart of any decision surrounding your care.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Footer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#F0EDEE 65%|#F9F6F5 65%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#F0EDEE&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;65%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#F9F6F5&#8243; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;60px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;142&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||60px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">WHAT NEXT?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that helps to explain some of the ways that we support individuals in our local community that live with Dementia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further reading material, there are some wonderful charities like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\">Dementia UK<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\">Alzheimer&#8217;s Society<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0that offer support and guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one has Dementia and feel that you would benefit from the expertise care that Briarlea provides, please reach out today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to talk through your needs over a coffee, show you our home and discuss where we can help. Call our manager Jo to book your show round.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/wedding-planner-29.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;89%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px|40px|100px|40px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;60px||60px||true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;20%&#8221; animation_starting_opacity=&#8221;100%&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Oswald|500||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Oswald|||on|||||&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_5_letter_spacing=&#8221;3px&#8221; header_5_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;60px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_5_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>If you have a room enquiry, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> or CALL<\/h5>\n<h2><a href=\"tel: 01386 293 200\u00a0\"> 01386 293 200<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a Care Home What to doWhat we offer Briarlea&#8230;The atmosphere we\u2019ve created here at Briarlea is a lot like a country house hotel &#8211; with you as our long-term patrons.\u00a0Briarlea&#8217;s building has a great deal of heritage, and we&#8217;ve tried to cherish the old world elegance that the home inspires.\u00a0 Consequently, we may not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-126","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1306,"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/126\/revisions\/1306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.briarleacarehome.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}