What Are The Advantages Of Residential Care?

Residential care is ideal for elderly residents who are looking for personal care, within a supportive environment to help with their daily tasks. Living in a care home has life changing benefits, offering a fulfilled way of life, presenting older people with opportunities to live a happy and safe lifestyle with fellow residents.

Every individual’s decision in considering residential care will be down to their personal situation, such as it being sudden due to following an incident or situation like an unexpected illness, fall or bereavement. Others however, might experience a gradual increase within their care needs, meaning that decision will happen more slowly, over time. Whatever the reason, continue reading to discover the top benefits of residential care.

24/7 Care & Support

Within a residential care home, there are trained staff on hand 24/7 to provide care and support for all residents. This care includes specialised services such as covering anything from medication management, mobility support, personal care, communication support and so much more. When you’re surrounded by experienced and skilled staff it provides you and your loved ones with comfort, knowing there is care based around the clock, supporting instant needs as well as other ongoing care management. Both residents and their family members are reassured that outstanding care is always being given. If a resident requires medical care, this will either be available in-house with a possible transfer of care to nursing homes or care if the care home provides it, or external where medical professionals can visit the home.

Personalised Care

Every individual is different and therefore requires personal care, bespoke to their needs. All care homes will ensure their residents have a care profile which includes their personal preferences as well as their care needs. The care homes will also always try and accommodate to a structured environment along with the likes and dislikes of all residents, ensuring each individual settles into their new environment in the best way possible. 

Safe & Secure Environment

For elderly people, their surroundings can have a massive impact on their quality of life and emotional well being, which is why residential care homes are carefully and considerately designed for residents, providing them with a secure and safe environment that promotes independence. Friends, family members and other loved ones can find peace of mind knowing all those residing in a care home are safe as assistance is available during all hours of both the day and night.

Social Opportunities

Within a residential care home, staff members are equipped to present older people with the opportunities to enjoy all social benefits that group living can bring. A care home provides residents with everything they might need to live life their way, independently. Whether they want to enjoy their own personal space, quietly reading, spending a day by the seaside or finding companionship with other residents during flower arranging or arts and crafts.

Fighting Loneliness

As we get older, we’re more prone to become vulnerable within social isolation, yet when you’re in a residential care setting there are always opportunities for socialisation. Whether it’s with other residents or members of staff, there will always be someone available for a chat which is why residential care homes are a great place to foster and build meaningful relationships. 

All-Inclusive Living

Residential care within a care home means residents can enjoy the finer things in life, due to the all-inclusive way of life. With regular and nutritious meals prepared by our in-house chef and kitchen staff and an exciting activities programme, our residents can experience a varied way to live a fulfilling lifestyle. Our residents are lucky to have an abundance of events and activities on their doorstep, where they gain many mental and physical benefits by utilising what’s available to them. Regardless to what type of care someone is receiving, every individual will be treated equally, having the opportunity to make the most of their all-inclusive amenities.

Reduction in Responsibilities

With the cost of living rising, residents are free from the worry of paying their bills because all of the stressful admin parts of life are taken care of by our care home team. Boring household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and washing will also be taken care of, allowing residents to focus on the things that matter the most, allowing them to spend their days however they wish to.

Medication Management

It can be hard for older people to remember to take their medication, especially when they’re contending to other responsibilities, such as eating well and maintaining a home. Yet, within a residential care home, trained carers take the full responsibility of these day to day tasks.

Residential Care at Oakbank Care Home

Oakbank care home is a brand new luxurious care home located in the beautiful town of Crieff, Scotland. Offering luxury accommodation for up to 70 residents, we offer Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care and Palliative Care, all delivered by a dedicated teams of professionals who are passionate about the care and wellbeing of others, ensuring Oakbank Care Home is the perfect safe and secure environment for like-minded individuals.

We have a person-centred approach to residential care, delivered by compassionate staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our aim is to ensure our residents live how they want to, embracing their passions, participating in an active social life. The levels of assistance and care offered when it comes to residential care are all different to each one of our residents and their personal requirements.

Within our home we place great emphasis on providing first-class residential care facilities and opportunities which enable our residents to enjoy a fulfilled lifestyle. From trips out within the local community to coffee mornings, our activities and facilities have been purposely chosen to provide our residents with a life of happiness, choice and variety.

This all-inclusive way of living advocates happiness, confidence and a sense of belonging with all residents and we’re proud of the community we have build around are home and look forward to it blossoming.

We Welcome You to Contact Us

If you have any further questions regarding our residential care services or anything else here at Oakbank Care Home, our friendly staff will be here to help; please get in touch with our team today by calling us on 01764 460072 or emailing us at info@oakbankcare.co.uk.