Introduction It can be hard to know when someone - whether this is a friend or family member- needs assistance. It may be even more difficult if they become unable to live on their own or their needs become too great for someone caring for them. This guide is designed to support anyone to choose a care home and includes helpful information to assist with this decision. Life in a care home can bring new opportunities such as new friends, social activities and trying a variety of foods. We aim to offer advice on your options when it comes to choosing the right care home for your loved one and hope to remove some of the anxiety associated with this. Getting Help There is support and guidance available if you or a loved one are looking for care. Below are some suggestions of how and where to seek advice, if you think you or a loved one needs care. • Discuss your concerns with your or your loved one’s GP or other designated healthcare professional. • Contact your or their local authority regarding the difficulties being experiences and request a needs assessment. This should clarify what assistance is needed and also give an indication of what level of financial assistance you or your relative is entitled to. This assessment is likely to initially involve a number of questions to understand the issues. • Following a needs assessment, the local authority will then work with the person needing care to plan this, depending on individual requirements.
Different Types of Care Anchor operates over 120 Anchor care homes throughout England, which provide residential and care for people living with dementia. Anchor have been providing care and housing for older
people for over 60 years. Residential care
Residential care homes provide support from care staff 24 hours a day 7 days per week, to help with tasks such as washing and dressing. In addition, they provide a room, meals and activities. Medical care can be provided as needed by visiting GPs or District Nurses as and when required. Each resident that lives in an Anchor care home has a tailored care plan. This takes into account their preferences, lifestyle and history and is to ensure their wellbeing and quality of life. We also encourage families and friends to contribute to care plans. Features in homes’ environments such as wider corridors, wheelchair access and lifts ensure that our care homes provide supportive environments to our residents.
Choosing a care home
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