CARE HOMES
A NEW LEAF It is important to remember that moving into a care home is an emotional transition as well as a physical one
Catering is another crucial aspect, and one that can often be overlooked initially. “Food isn’t always the first thought for families, but it is mine, and it’s so important,” says head chef at The Cambridgeshire Care Home, Kevin Bridges. How do I know I’m definitely making the right decision? It’s completely natural to feel uncertain, as choosing a care home is a major step. “Our answer to this question is always to encourage families to visit, talk openly with the team and trust what they observe and feel,” says Diana. “Your instincts matter more than people realise!” The Cambridgeshire Care Home team affirms.
“Everything else – clean facilities, good staffing levels, activities and safety protocols – matters a lot, but it all flows from the core principle of person-centred care,” Johan continues. “In other words, the defining quality of a good care home is how it makes residents feel: safe, valued and still themselves.” “When it comes down to it, it’s very simple: happy residents, happy staff, happy home,” smiles Yvonne Quigley, customer relations manager at The Cambridgeshire Care Home. Other important elements to look out for include a warm, welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful activities and wellbeing support, a sense of calm, good standards of safety and cleanliness.
Find out more
Heathlands House careuk.com
The Cambridgeshire Care Home cambridgeshirecarehome.co.uk
Woodlands Care Centre rchcarehomes.co.uk
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