What is Nursing Care?

Nursing Care is specialised care that can be provided in nursing homes, residential care homes and one's own home to individuals who require intensive rehabilitative care or who have complex care needs such as those with severe physical disabilities, mental health issues, complex medical conditions, long term health conditions or a terminal illness.

No matter whether it’s in the middle of the night or during the day, individuals have access to nursing care at all times. In care homes, this type of support provides residents with professional and personal care, whilst encouraging them to maintain as much independence as possible.

Receiving 24 hour nursing care in a care home or nursing home means residents have continual help with their everyday struggles which could be mobility, eating, pain, managing symptoms, or assistance with personal care. The care home staff provides an extra helping hand in a warm and caring environment to support residents with everything they need to live a quality life. Many care homes work closely with their residents and their loved ones to create a bespoke and detailed care plan as well as being appointed their very own key worker to ensure consistency of care.

The Benefits of Nursing Care

Residents who require 24/7 nursing care in a care home, will be assisted with daily tasks such as meal preparation, peg feeding, wound care, personal care to help maintain personal hygiene, and many social activities. Residents will get to see the same faces every day, providing them comfort and security. With around-the-clock nursing care, you will know exactly who is taking care of you or your loved one at all times.

24/7 Support

One of the biggest benefits of receiving nursing care in a care home is the support available 24 hours a day. Having registered nurses and qualified care assistants readily available in this way means prompt and attentive care, day or night. 

One of the biggest risks of not having access to nursing care at all times for those over 65 is the increase in falls. A third of people aged 55 and over fall each year in the UK, which often leads to serious injuries. Having a key nurse dedicate their time to attending to a resident can put all of these woes and worries to rest.

Maintain Independence

Many individuals that require nursing care can find themselves shut away struggling to carry on doing what they love with very limited support and independence. Having 24/7 access to nursing care in a care home or nursing home offers support for independent living from a qualified nurse alongside a team of care assistants. 

Many care facilities such as Springvale Care Home have a wide range of activities and facilities to offer residents in order to help maintain their independence and to carry on enjoying their favourite hobbies with support available at all times. 

Having 24/7 care can help individuals retain their independence, by choosing when they would like to eat, what they would like to eat, contributing to day-to-day tasks and household jobs, as well as access a wide range of medical services that can be attended to independently or with the assistance of a team member.

Tailored Care Plans

Many care facilities often provide their residents requiring care of this higher level of care with tailored care plans. It is important for residents and their loved ones to know exactly how nursing care will be provided. Residents in care homes who requires 24/7 nursing care should have their own personalised care plan which will outline exactly what care is needed, and how it is individualised so that they can get the best and most appropriate care for them. 

Regular and Nutritious Meals

One of the main benefits of receiving nursing care in a residential home is receiving nutritional meals. There is nothing more important for residents than maintaining a healthy diet to support their body. Nursing care ensures residents eat delicious home-cooked meals at a time that suits their schedule.

A resident’s diet plays a major role in their recovery and quality of life. Healthcare professionals in care homes help to monitor not only diets but also the medications of residents.

Medication Management 

When receiving 24 hour care you can be sure that you will no longer have to live with the worries of taking your medication on time. Many residents often miss or take too much of their medication and it can sometimes get too confusing. In a care home, staff can take care of this for them and administer your loved one's medication to ensure they take it properly and are on the road to recovery.

Local Authority Funding

If you are a self-funder, meaning you pay for your own care costs, you will still be eligible for benefits such as attendance allowance and you will still receive your pensions. If you are unable to fund your nursing home fees, you may be eligible for funding support. You can apply for funding from the local council or, if your care needs are complex and severe, you may be eligible for NHS-funded nursing care. This is not always guaranteed, so it's important to speak to your local authority as the first step to finding out if you can receive financial support.

Nursing Care at Springvale Care Home

At Springvale our residents have access to 24/7 Nursing Care, so no matter how much care they need they and their loved ones can be sure that they will receive the best possible care in a warm and safe environment. Prior to admission, each resident will receive a care needs assessment to determine their exact requirements in order to create a personalised care plan that caters to their medical and personal care needs.

There are many other benefits to receiving nursing care at Springvale, such as companionship, expert care by a specialist team, regular activities to help benefit the mind and body, living in a clean and comfortable environment, and the freedom to utilise all services and facilities available on-site.

Each of our residents at Springvale Care Home is assigned a key nurse to provide them with the highest standards of care and support and assist with their daily living needs. This will be a familiar face for our residents and their families to deal with any questions or concerns they may have.

The benefit of our 24 hour nursing care at Springvale Care Home assures our residents that they can still keep their independence, our team of registered nurses is there to make life as pain-free and enjoyable as possible. We believe that every resident should be given the opportunity to live a happy and fulfilled life in a supportive and caring environment.

We like to do all that we can to ensure our residents make the most out of each and every day. Whether it's making use of the many facilities we have to offer at Springvale, such as our in-house Cinema, Private Secure Gardens and Hair and Beauty Salon, or participating in our arts and Crafts and other activities, you can be sure that there is something for everyone.

If you would like to find out more information regarding the Nursing Care we have to offer at Springvale Care Home or would like to find out more about the type of care services we have to offer, then please do get in touch for a friendly chat and our team will be happy to help.