Residential Care

A residential home is for people who struggle with daily life due to old age, a physical disability, a learning disability, mental health problems, addiction, or other care needs.

A residential care home can either be open to people with a variety of care needs or specialize in conditions such as physical disability or dementia, supported by care assistants.

Depending on what stage they are in, people with dementia can live in a residential setting as they may need to be looked after and need help with daily activities but do not yet need nursing care.

Residential care homes care for people with ‘low’ care needs, meaning people who require assistance throughout the day and night with various tasks, for example getting dressed or washing. Further, living in a residential care home takes away the need to do chores as the home will be kept clean by staff and their clothes will be washed.

A landscaped garden is a common feature of a residential care setting, allowing people in their care to get fresh air and enjoy the sun when the weather allows, and perhaps giving green-fingered residents an opportunity to continue their hobby.