5 Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home
What is Nursing Care?
Nursing care is a type of care which is provided in both a nursing home and care home, helping make a difference in residents’ lives, supporting their personal living needs, alongside providing 24 hour medical care. Nursing care is ideal for those who need rehabilitative care, for example, following a stroke, those who require peg feeding and those who are living with long-term health conditions.
Nursing care is delivered by nurse practitioners and registered nurses who have the qualifications and experience, for example a nursing degree. They’re here to take on these complex medical practices including administering medication, contributing t a residents care plan and working with a range of doctors. Nursing care goes beyond supporting an individual with daily tasks, it’s designed to offer medical care for a wide range of needs, all within a safe and welcoming homely setting.
This type of care has the ability to change an individual’s quality of life, from administering medication to assisting with mobility and personal care; it’s designed to relieve residents of the stress and/or worries that could come with living with these health conditions. Effective nursing care offers residents with the freedom in which they desire and deserve. Below we explain a little further on the top 5 benefits of nursing care in a care home.
5 Benefits of Nursing Care
24/7 Health & Wellbeing Care
All residents are cared for 24/7, with nurse call points located in every bedroom, a registered nurse or care assistant can be called upon at any time. Professional staff are always on hand to provide high standards of care and support. Each resident is assigned a personalised care plan which means that the team understand a resident’s needs and therefore is equipped to offer comprehensive care, from physical to wellbeing support. Nursing care within a care home or nursing home allows residents to make the most of all the in-house facilities and events which are held regularly. All activities are designed to provide support within a residents physical and mental health, overall improving their wellbeing and lifestyle.
Professional Staff & a Continuum of Care
A continuum of care is the progression of care provided to residents in line with a change in care needs, this type of care focuses on opening lines of communication between all care professionals, all playing a role in a resident’s care plans. This ensures that residents can continue to be cared for, despite any changes to their needs, whilst avoiding a change of home. Living in a care home where you’re surrounded by staff who are available to deliver a continuum of comprehensive nursing care makes sure the delivery of high-level, cohesive care. Residents who live in this environment are able to settle down and have peace of mind knowing that their stay is more long-term.
Personalised Care Plans
Working collaboratively with residents, care homes can customise residents nursing care plans which can all be altered and adapted as required. Should a resident’s medical condition change, staff members are able to respond quickly and effectively to amen them, reflecting the evolving medical and wellbeing needs and requirements.
Management of Medication
Nursing homes provide all residents with care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The professional nurses and care assistants are experienced in medication management, meaning they’re able to measure medicine dosage, administer medication at the right times and keep a record of the medicine dispensed. Reliving the responsibility of medication management to a healthcare professional brings reassurance to both family members and residents, removing any possible worries.
An Active Lifestyle
All care homes and nursing homes are fully equipped to provide all their residents with in-house facilities that offer residents a range of opportunities to enjoy. All activities will have been designed specifically for the interests and abilities of all residents, from board games to crafting and local outings within the community; residents are presented with a range of ways in which can lead to an active lifestyle. All lifestyle choices are offered to residents as a part of the weekly fees, ensuring each day is as cost effective as possible.
Nursing Care at Alexander House Care Home
Within our wonderful, luxurious care home we have a team made up of registered general nurses, senior carers and health care assistants who are specialists in caring for those who are terminally ill, those with high dependency needs, physical disabilities and those who become infirm.
We have luxury en-suite bedrooms fitted with niche equipment such as nurse call systems, profiling beds, air mattresses and pressure cushions, ensuring Alexander House is a comfortable and safe environment for all. Our person-centred approach to care allows us to support our residents comprehensively, delivering high-skilled nursing care, whilst looking after their wellbeing and providing an environment in which they can live safely and happily.
When to Consider Nursing Care
The decision to consider nursing care will be as unique as the individuals situation, it could be a sudden decision and in response to an incident such as an illness, bereavement or fall. Yet in some circumstances, it could be in response to a slow increase in nursing care needs, such as a progression in health condition; which would happen gradually.
We believe that the final decision and choice of when and where to receive nursing care should be based off an individuals needs after plenty of research and professional advice, from either the care home managers or other support groups. You may even be eligible for NHS funded nursing care - in this case, we advise contacting your local council for further information on this.
If you or any family members have any concerns or questions regarding nursing care or the signs of when to consider it, our team of healthcare professionals are here and ready to help in any way they can, so don’t hesitate to get in contact with us today.
