Residential care
The best way to find out if you like a care home is to visit it and see what it is like.
You could telephone first and arrange a visit, or you could just turn up and ask to look round.
You can get a list of local care homes by looking in the Yellow Pages (under Residential and Retirement or Nursing Homes) or you can search online at a number of websites.
Bettercaring
Bettercaring is a comprehensive care home search engine with a database of over 18,600 registered care homes in the UK, and is a source of vital information on care for the elderly and people with learning disabilities. www.bettercaring.com/
Tel: 0845 644 4932 or 0845 644 1701 Email: generalenquiries@bettercaring.com
Care Homes Today
Care Homes Today is a free advice service that aids people in the UK in finding care homes and nursing homes. They offer help, guidance or just someone to chat too, so please don't hesitate in getting in touch to see how they can help you and your loved ones today. www.carehomestoday.co.uk
Tel: 0845 459 1206 Email: info@carehomestoday.co.uk
Your Care Home
Your Care Home: www.yourcarehome.co.uk/, is another web based resource for people looking to find a care home for themselves or a loved one covering residential, nursing, dementia, respite and day care homes for the elderly . Their aim is twofold - to provide an extensive, independent, easy to use search facility to find a care home with up to date details and photos, and to direct people to the best help and advice on the internet giving them the unbiased information they need to make informed choices.
Tel: 01793 710778 Email: info@yourcarehome.co.uk
There is also a list below of care homes that have contacted us directly to pass on their details to you.
Please note that we have not inspected or visited them, and you should check that they have been properly assessed and confirm that they are registered with CSCI (the Commission for Social Care Inspection), or their successor organisation the Care Quality Commission (CQC) www.cqc.org.uk/.
UK Wide
Abbeyfield
Abbeyfield exists to make older people's lives easier and more fulfilling. Since 1956 Abbeyfield volunteers and staff have worked tirelessly to provide housing, support, care and companionship for older people.
Across the UK, Abbeyfield provides supported sheltered housing, care homes, dementia care and extra care schemes - including respite care.
For more information visit - http://www.abbeyfield.com/
Tel: 01727 857536 Email: post@abbeyfield.com
Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's most respected care home companies, providing award winning care and services to thousands of residents throughout the UK. Today, the Barchester group cares for over 10,000 people at more than 170 different locations.
For more informtion visit - http://www.barchester.com/
Tel: 0845 410 2828 Email: Use contact form on their website.
Southern Cross Healthcare
Southern Cross is the leading provider of Care Homes in the UK, with over 730 care homes and 37,000 beds nationwide. We offer a range of care services, including Nursing, Residential and Dementia Care. The company consists of three separate divisions; Southern Cross Healthcare, Ashbourne Senior Living - offering private care homes for the elderly, and Active Care Partnerships - offering a range of specialist services for people with mental health requirements and those who are physically less able. www.schealthcare.co.uk/
Tel: 0800 174 558 Email: care@schealthcare.co.uk
Berkshire
Berkshire Care Homes
We have three homes in Berkshire that could offer respite / holiday care. The homes are:
Vansett Nursing Home, which is in central Maidenhead, close to the town centre. It has 22 beds and nursing care 24 hours a day. Contact: Johanna on 01628 626656.
Cherry Garden Nursing Home is in Littlewick Green in beautiful country surroundings with farmland next door and extensive grounds to the home for service users to enjoy in the British summer. It is 36 bedded and offers nursing care 24 hours a day. Contact: Gill on 01628 825044.
Sandridgehouse is close to Ascot Race Course. This is also a Nursing Home offering 24 hour nursing care and offers care for people with mental health needs as well as physical needs. Contact: Gill on 01344 624404.
All three homes have dedicated activity organisers and Cherry Garden has a physiotherapist attending once a week. Hairdressing services are available weekly.
For more information on any of the homes please contact the home managers:
http://www.berkshirecarehomes.co.uk/
Devon
Oakhurst Residential Home, Paignton
Oakhurst is able to accommodate up to 16 people over the age of 65 and specialises in the care and support of those with dementia, their relatives and other important people in their lives. Oakhurst also offers short breaks, anything from a few hours on an occasional or weekly basis, to respite or supported holidays once or twice a year. www.oakhurstdevon.co.uk/
Tel: 01803 524414 Email: Use the contact form on their website
Penns Mount Residential Care Home, Kingsteignton
Penns Mount is committed to deliver a supportive and welcoming environment for residents and their relatives, for those who, for peace of mind, feel happier and secure with the knowledge that there is someone there for them all day, every day, and every night. This is not just a retirement home - it is much more! We provide an holistic approach to the activities of daily living. www.pennsmount.co.uk/
Tel: 01626 360274 Email: Use the contact form on their website
Dorset
Evergreens Care Home, Bournemouth
Evergreens is a family run care home set in delightful grounds in the heart of Bournemouth. Offering long term care, short term respite and holiday care, giving carers and relations peace of mind that their loved ones are being cared for by professionals.
http://www.evergreenscarehome.co.uk/
Tel: 01202 526925 Email: info@evergreenscarehome.co.uk
Lancashire
Lakeview Rest Homes Ltd, Lytham
Respite and holiday care for the elderly (65+ years) in Lytham St. Annes on the Lancashire Coast. Offering 3 different locations, all with en-suite, well-appointed accommodation, and excellent for access to the town centre. We are able to cater for many types of client, whether that be low dependency or high. Feel free to enquire via e-mail.
http://www.lythamresthomes.co.uk/
Tel: 01253 721322 Email: info@lythamresthomes.co.uk
Lincolnshire
Chaucer House, Skegness
A small and friendly Residential Care Home, offering respite holidays for the elderly in Skegness.
http://www.chaucer-house.com/
Tel: 01754 762119 Email: info@chaucer-house.com
Maria Helena Care / The Lodge, Dawsmere, Spalding
The Lodge caters for 9 guests at a time 7 single rooms and 1 double, all rooms are large and airy and have shower en-suites, telephone points, and colour televisions. Guests have access to all areas of The Lodge including bathrooms (1 with a Jacuzzi bath), treatment rooms where various therapies are offered, kitchens, internet access and the grounds. The Lodge provides activities, outings and events on a monthly calendar along with therapies, and hairdressing weekly. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day for any support needed by guests.
www.mariahelenacare.co.uk/start
Tel: 01406 550 403 Email: Use contact form on their website
Shropshire
Oldbury Grange Residential Nursing and Care Home, Bridgnorth
Oldbury Grange is a dignified Victorian house on the edge of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, set in some three acres of landscaped grounds surrounded by open fields. It has a peaceful yet convenient situation. The residential department is in the main house, with the nursing unit in a purpose-built extension, which was added in 1999. Our aim is to provide the best possible care for each individual from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective. Maintaining a resident's dignity and privacy is of paramount importance and independence is encouraged. We try to make Oldbury Grange a place where residents feel truly at home, whether their stay is long-term or for short-term respite care.
http://www.oldburygrange.net/
Tel: 01746 768586 Email: enqiries@oldburygrange.net
Somerset
Richmond Lodge Retirement Residence, Taunton
We provide luxury accommodation and assisted living for the elderly who wish to take a short holiday or receive respite care in a family type environment. Our high-class residence provides accommodation for a maximum of eight people that ensures every person is cared for individually and with respect and privacy.
Tel: 01823 336 776
Woodlands Farmhouse Residential Care, Wrantage, Taunton
Registered residential Care home for age 65yrs +. Situated in the heart of Somerset, Woodlands Farmhouse is set in 2 acres of ground and offers 24 hour respite care in individual ensuite ground floor rooms for short breaks.
http://www.woodlandsresidentialcare.com/
Tel: 01823 481036 Email: woodlandsfarmhouse@hotmail.com
Yercombe Lodge Residential Home, Stinchcombe, Dursley
The Residential Home provides short stay respite care and a small number of long-term residential rooms for the elderly and younger physically disabled people. Situated on the outskirts of Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire between Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge, it lies under the Cotswold escarpment in 18 acres of woodland and gardens. It enjoys superb panoramic views over the Berkeley Vale and across the River Severn to the Forest of Dean and the Welsh mountains.
http://www.yercombelodge.co.uk/
Tel: 01453 542513
Sussex
East Sussex
Girvan EMI Residential Home, Bexhill on Sea
Girvan is a Residential EMI care home situated in East Sussex in the popular retirement town of Bexhill-On-Sea. In our homely setting, we provide personalised care, attention and stimulation to people of 65 years or more who due to dementia are no longer able to cope on their own. Each resident is treated as an individual and we encourage as full and active a lifestyle as possible.
www.girvancare.co.uk/about_the_home.asp
Tel: 01424 218838 Email: care@girvancare.co.uk
The Pentlow Nursing and Care Group, Eastbourne
Pentlow and Summerdown Nursing Home is a 61 bed Five Star Quality Nursing Home that accommodates long and short term residents requiring nursing care. Respite and short term holiday relief admissions most welcome. All dependency levels catered for, highly trained specialist nurses available. Pentlow Community Care Services provides a home care service, which is also offered to those on holiday in the town or surrounding areas who require personal care, help with bathing, washing dressing etc. Pentlow Meals Services provides a daily lunchtime hot meal delivery service, meals served on china plates piping hot ready for immediate consumption, vast menu choice.
http://www.pentlow.co.uk/
Tel: 01323 722245 Email: pentlow@canfordhealthcare.co.uk
West Sussex
Royal Bay Claremont Lodge Care Home, Eastergate
Claremont Lodge is set in beautiful landscaped gardens, with activities, entertainment, outings and fine dining. Located between Arundel and Chichester; just five miles from the coast. All rooms are ensuite. We are registered with CSCI to give personal care to guests over 40. Single or double rooms available. Call 0845 125 6166. http://www.royalbay.co.uk/ClaremontLodge/index.htm.
Tel: 0845 125 6166 or 01243 267755 Email: Use contact form on website
North Wales
Glascoed Care Home, Colwyn Bay
Glascoed is a small family run care home for the elderly in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
http://www.glascoedcare.co.uk/
Tel: 01492 533 737 Email: pat@glascoed149.fsnet.co.uk
(Last Updated: 10-11-2009)