Choosing a Nursing Home for a parent or family member is not an easy decision. We hope our advice can help make this difficult and emotional decision a little easier.
Our tips for choosing a Nursing Home:
- Research local Nursing Homes
- Visit the Nursing Home
- What to look for when visiting a Nursing Home
- Trial visits and stays
- Payment considerations
Find out which Nursing Homes are in your locality and the facilities they provide. Speak to friends and relatives for their recommendations. Your local Social Services department will have a list of registered homes in your area.
Visit the Home
Visiting a Home is the best way to decide if it will be the right place for your loved one. Try and visit as many Homes as possible and speak with staff, residents and managers so you can make comparisons. Find out if they can cater for your relative’s care needs.
What to look for when visiting a Nursing Home
- Is the Home in a good location?
- What was your initial greeting from staff members like? - Did they give you their time, were they polite, were you made to feel welcome?
- What are the bedrooms like? – Were they well equipped, comfortable and warm?
- Are there enough lounge / dining areas?
- What kind of social activities does the Home offer?
- Is there a varied menu and good use of fresh food?
- Is there access to a garden?
- What is the general atmosphere like? – Is it calm; are there any offensive odours, do residents appear happy?
- What are the staff to resident ratios?
Trial visits and stays
If you are considering moving into one of our Homes why not join us for a trial day, free of charge and meet staff and residents.
For more information please contact the Nurse Manager at the Home of your choice.
Payment considerations
Once you have decided on the right Home for your loved one you will need to consider payment terms. At Morris Care, fees cover everything apart from incidental expenditure, such as newspapers and hairdressing. Residents’ individual requirements are assessed prior to entering the Home to ensure we can meet all of their needs.
Fees are paid in advance by direct debit and a £200 deposit confirms acceptance of the room. We will reserve the room for up to one week. The deposit is deducted from the first month’s invoice. An Admission Agreement detailing the terms of the stay will also be provided.
