The Benefits Of Nursing Care In A Care Home
Nursing care is a type of care which is provided in nursing and care homes, helping make a difference to residents lives. Not only does nursing care support personal living needs, nursing care also provides 24 hour medical care, which is ideal for those who require more intense rehabilitative care, for example, those suffering from a stroke, those living with long term health conditions or those who require peg feeding.
Nursing care is delivered by registered nurses and nurse practitioners who have experience and qualifications in nursing degrees, ensuring they can take on a range of medical practices such as contributing to a patient’s plan of care, administrating medicine and communicating with and alongside doctors. Nursing care goes beyond just supporting day to day life tasks, its there to provide that extra medical care, from trained nurses for a wider range of needs within a safe and homely environment.
Nursing care has the ability to change someones life, to support residents from assisting with their mobility and personal care to administering their medication. Nursing care is designed to relieve residents of any worries and stress that could occur when living with certain health conditions. Effective nursing care is all about offering residents with the independence they deserve.
Below we go into more detail of the top 5 benefits of nursing care within a care home.
5 Benefits of Nursing Care
- 24/7 Health & Well Being Care
If you’re receiving nursing care within a nursing home, residents will be cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All care homes will have nurse call systems located in every bedroom, so registered nurses or a care assistant can be called upon during any time at the simple touch of a button. Expert staff are on hand all the time to ensure the correct level of care and support is given. Each resident will also be given a personalised care plan, so the team working with that individual will be able to understand their residents needs in able to provide comprehensive care, both from physical to well being support. Nursing care in a care home also allows residents to make the most out of all the in-house facilities and amenities, along with any other events that are regularly happening. Activities are chosen and carefully designed to support mental and physical health, ensuring they receive a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Professional Staff & Continuum Care
Continuum care is the progression of care given to residents when care needs change, or a resident has more complex medical conditions, the care focusses on opening lines of communication between all professional care providers who help within the residents care plan. This ensures that all residents can continue to be cared for regardless of their changes due to their care needs, all alongside avoiding a change of home. When you choose a care home where professional staff are able to deliver exceptional care it means there will always be a high level of cohesive care and residents living in this environment will be able to settle down, with peace of mind knowing their stay is long term.
- Personalised Care Plans
Care homes work collaboratively with their residents, customising each individual with a nursing care plan (it can also be adapted and altered if required). If a residents medical condition changes whilst they’re in the care home, a qualified nurse can respond quick and effectively, amending care plans to reflect evolving wellbeing and medical requirements.
- Management of Medication
With nursing care, care homes provide all residents with 24 hour care done by a variety of health care professionals who are skilled and experienced in medication management. Care home staff can measure medicine dosages and administer it during the correct times whilst keeping a record of everything. Having a professional take the responsibility of medication management ensures both residents and their family members are reassured, relieving any possible stress or worries.
- Active Lifestyles
A lot of the care homes will be fully equipped to offer residents with in-house facilities and amenities which will provide residents with a variety of opportunities, all that have been designed specifically to suit the interests and abilities of residents within the home. From local outings within the community to board games and crafting, residents will be presented with a range of ways in which will lead to an active social life, promoting independent living and all of these choices will be included in the weekly fees ensuring every day life is as cost effective as possible.
Nursing Care at Springvale Care Home
Springvale Care Home is a purpose built, luxurious care home in Lennoxtown, a safe and supportive environment with a friendly team. We offer an all inclusive way of living with beautiful ensuite accommodation (all having their own room) for up to 96 residents all providing the highest quality of personal care including Dementia Care, Respite Care and Palliative Care. We have a compassionate team of qualified care assistants where our staff prides themselves on offering care along with any possible mental health issues, within a welcoming environment where everyone (including family members) can enjoy a meaningful life whilst being as independent as they can.
Here at Springvale, our approach is more than meeting healthcare needs, our healthcare professionals are always going above and beyond, we care for the health, well being, end of life care, any other health challenges or medical support alongside the interests for all of our residents, working closely with them and their loved ones to create detailed and bespoke care plans. Each resident will be allocated a nurse, who then becomes a familiar, friendly face for our residents. Our nursing staff are there to also answer any worries or questions surrounding the care needed. We have a personalised care approach, meaning that the best care is delivered to them all the time, every day.
When to Consider Nursing Care
This will vary depending on the individuals situation, it could be sudden, in response to an unexpected illness, fall or bereavement. However, some other circumstances could be in response to a slower increase such as nursing care needs with a more complex medical condition where this would happen gradually. We believe the final decision of when and where nursing care is received should be based off an individuals needs once professional advice and research has been undertaken. NHS Funded Nursing Care could also be available, yet this will follow after a care needs assessment. We also recommend getting in contact with your local council for further information regarding this and what nursing homes are available to you.
