You may have heard the terms residential care home or nursing home, but one question we’re often asked is, “what is residential care?” and “how does it differ to other forms of care?”. Residential care is a type of long-term care that provides assistance and support to individuals who are unable to live independently due […]
Finding good care homes for the elderly or infirm can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s difficult to know which one is best for your loved one. Fortunately, there are some key questions you can ask and signs to look out for that will help you spot good care homes from […]
Christmas is a special time of year for many people, but it can be extra special for those spending it in a care home. For families, it can be difficult to know how to make the day special for their loved ones, so we’ve put together some tips on how to make Christmas in care […]
Our self-esteem is important throughout our lives, even as we age. At The Victoria Grand, we understand this and ensure that our residents’ self-esteem is constantly monitored to ensure their mental health remains strong. This makes life in a care home far more comfortable. Why Can Self-Esteem Be Low in A Care Home? There can […]
As we approach winter, it is important to protect ourselves and elderly loved ones protected from the cold weather. Care home services in the UK are dedicated to protecting elderly people during the colder months. In this blog, we will discuss how winter can affect elderly people and how care home services UK can help […]
At The Victoria Grand Care Home, we provide residential and respite care for our residents. We know that each resident and family is different and getting respite care must tailor for this. So, providing bespoke care plans is important to ensure that each resident and their family get the care they need and deserve. In […]
At The Victoria Grand Care Home, we do our utmost to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of our residents and their families. Like many private residential homes, we utilise technology where we can to help us in providing the best possible service. Whilst there are some aspects to a private residential care home that do […]
A key part of the services a care home provides is food and nutrition. As it is a part of life that residents rely on us for, it is important that care homes provide nutritious and exciting meals. At The Victoria Grand Care Home, we understand the importance of this and have developed this blog […]
At The Victoria Grand Care Home, we provide residential respite care to our residents in Burgess Hill. We dedicate ourselves to providing the best quality care to our residents, ensuring they lead happy and fulfilled lives whilst with us. Residential respite care can be very beneficial to both a resident and their carers or family. […]
One way in which the government ensure that care homes are up to standard is through Care Quality Commission (CQC) care home visits. CQC care home visits are conducted to assess several aspects of a care home, from the facilities, to the staff and their actions. CQC care home visits are very important in ensuring […]