The Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home
The provision of Nursing Care can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Whether it involves helping with daily tasks or ensuring the timely administration of medication, Nursing Care services in care homes or nursing homes are specifically designed to provide round-the-clock care for elderly individuals who are unable to live independently due to their health condition. Such care is intended to assist and empower the individual, enabling them to experience a better quality of life every day.
What is Nursing Care?
Nursing Care is a specialized form of professional care that is provided and overseen by Registered General Nurses. The nursing staff is available around the clock, 7 days a week, to offer continuous medical and personal support to the individuals under their care.
This type of care is typically sought by people who require intensive rehabilitative care (such as those recovering from a stroke), people with a terminal illness, individuals with severe physical disabilities, mental health issues and those with complex medical conditions.
Nursing costs can be either self-funded or funded through external sources such as NHS funded nursing care where the NHS pays towards your nursing home fees. To determine whether you are eligible for funding, we recommend that you reach out to your local council or local authority to inquire about the funding application process.
Nursing Care in a Care Home Environment
Many care homes offer nursing care as one of their specialist services. Before a person's admission into a care home, they will receive a care needs assessment to determine the correct level of nursing care required. Following an assessment, the nursing team will then implement a care plan that will be personalised to the individual's needs and monitored regularly.
A care home offering nursing care has everything a resident with health issues needs to provide them with a better quality of life and for them to live happily. A Care Home with a nursing care unit will have a team of specially trained staff including a registered nurse and qualified care assistants to support every daily need; provide medical care, medication management, regular meals and assist with personal care duties.
Care homes are capable of providing personalized care services to their residents, tailored to their individual needs, which helps to ensure their satisfaction on a daily basis. In addition to taking care of their medical needs, care homes also cater to the emotional and mental well-being of the residents through daily activities.
One of the many benefits of receiving nursing care in a nursing home is the specialised equipment it will have on-site to support residents whilst retaining a homely feel, which is one of the main differences to a hospital setting. Nursing equipment such as profile beds, hoists, nurse call systems, air mattresses, and transfer aids are commonly found on particular floors of care homes to support nursing residents.
In care homes, providing older people with nutritious meals is a top priority. Many care homes have in-house chefs who prepare homemade meals that cater to various dietary requirements and food intolerances, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their meals. Hot and cold meal options are typically available, and care homes often offer soft and easy-to-eat meal options as well. Residents can choose to dine in a communal dining area or the privacy of their own room. The goal of care homes is to ensure that all residents receive regular meals with the right nutrients, which are typically provided free of charge, and overseen by a qualified nurse who can provide assistance if needed.
An Overview of the Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home
- Receive a higher level of nursing care, provided by experienced Registered Nurses and nursing home staff
- Benefit from around-the-clock specialist care and support to meet individual needs, including residents with a learning disability, physical disability, immobility, and long-term health conditions
- Have access to niche nursing equipment, specialist beds, hoists, and call systems, among other specialized resources
- Receive support from GP's, pharmacists, and specialist medical teams to ensure the highest standards of care and support through the MTD approach to care
- Experience a continuum of care through the MTD approach, which ensures a consistency of care for each resident
- Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with accessible activities in a safe and supportive environment
- Have the freedom to choose activities, food, bedtime, and more, while being encouraged towards independent living with support available both day and night
- Feel safe and secure knowing an individual needs are being catered to through a supportive and personalised approach.
Nursing Care at Westerton Care Home
Westerton Care Home is a luxury care home situated within the leafy suburb of Bearsden in Glasgow. Providing comprehensive Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a range of in-house facilities, residents have all they could need to live a satisfying way of life within a safe and warm setting.
Westerton Care Home in Glasgow provides exceptional nursing care that's tailored to each resident, delivered by our highly trained team of registered nurses. Our team of experts is dedicated to not only supporting medical needs, but also overall well-being. We take a comprehensive approach to care, ensuring that each resident's medical and personal care needs are met, while also supporting the use of our extensive facilities and activities programme for a rich and fulfilling life.
The dedicated team at Westerton provides 24-hour nursing care to individuals with physical impairments, increased dependency needs, and those in need of end-of-life care. Our staff members are always respectful and supportive towards our residents, as well as their loved ones and family members as we understand how difficult it can be for everyone involved.
We are proud of the fantastic reviews we regularly receive from staff, residents and their loved ones, and use them to remind us of why we provide exceptional care and support at Westerton Care Home;
"The facilities at Westerton Care Home are good and the setting is nice but what makes the care home perfect for my mum and our family is the staff who we have found to be caring, engaging and compassionate. On that basis, we are very happy with the choice we made". - Son of Resident at Westerton Care Home
Daily Life at Westerton
Our approach to caring for residents is based on providing exemplary medical care and comprehensive well-being support. By delivering person-centred care, we relieve residents of the worry and responsibility that comes with medical planning and care, allowing them to focus on enjoying their day. We are committed to enabling people to live a life they enjoy, and our Activities Team ensures that each day is filled with diversity and choice to support an active social life.
At our nursing care home, we are dedicated to ensuring that our residents can live life their way much as possible. To achieve this goal, we combine a high standard of care with all-inclusive facilities. We believe it is essential for our residents to have access to a range of medical services to meet their needs:
- Access to a GP
- Access to a Dentist
- Eyecare from an Optician
- Physiotherapy Sessions
Accessible Amenities
We ensure that all residents are able to have access to a variety of activities and facilities at Westerton Care Home. Residents of all abilities are encouraged to partake and make use of:
- Activities Programme
- Arts & Crafts Sessions
- Landscaped Garden
- Hair Salon
- Fine Dining Room
- Cinema Room
- Library
Contact The Friendly Team at Westerton
If you have any questions about our nursing care or any other care services at Westerton Care Home, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team is always happy to assist you in any way they can. You can contact us by calling 0141 942 5834 or sending an email to info@westertoncarehome.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
