Specialist Respite Care & Nursing Home

WILLOW GRANGE

Respite Care Home For Dementia Patients

Our passionate team of specialist dementia nurses understands how important it is for you to find the right dementia respite care home for your loved one. We pride ourselves on creating a homely, welcoming environment for all who visit our beautiful home. Our fully trained and experienced team are always on hand during the respite care for dementia patients, to ensure that your loved one receives the care they need and deserve, just like they would when at home. We understand that everyone needs a break and our dementia respite care provides just that within a safe and homely environment.

TEMPORARY RESPITE CARE

Respite Care For The Elderly

Whether your loved one is visiting for a day, weekend, or for a week each and every one of them will be treated as a member of the family. We understand how complex the needs of dementia patients are and have therefore equipped our home to be homely yet safe and secure. Residents’ safety and happiness are at the heart of everything we do here at Willow Grange. You can have peace of mind knowing that when your loved one visits our nursing home with respite care that they are in safe, compassionate, and dedicated hands.

TEMPORARY RESPITE CARE

What Does Respite Care Provide?

A chance to spend time with other friends and family, or to just relax.
Time to take care of yourself.
Comfort and peace of mind knowing that the person with dementia is spending time with another caring individual.

Why Choose Willow Grange For Respite Care?

Willow Grange is not just a nursing home. For us, it is so much more than that. Our team of professional nurses is committed to providing your family member with outstanding levels of personal care, pain management for both neurological and physical symptoms, and companionship. We are able to administer medication, assist with cooking nutritional meals, and our patients are able to enjoy numerous activities during their respite stay with us, regardless of their abilities. We are also available to provide support for relatives, giving our patients’ families and caregivers a break whilst their loved one enjoys their respite stay in a safe and secure care home.

If you’d like to learn more about our respite care services, please call our team on 020 8399 8948.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Respite Care?

Respite care is temporary care that can be helpful when usual carers are in need of a break from caring. It can also be used as part of a recovery process from an accident, injury or illness. Respite care helps both your loved one and their carer time to recuperate. It can also be valuable when additional support that cannot be achieved at home is required for a period of time.

What Does Respite Care Provide?

Here at Willow Grange, we provide specialist respite care for dementia patients within our homely environment. Your loved one will be treated as a family member, with their happiness being our top priority. They will be able to take part in any activities they feel up to, spend time with any of their visitors, and enjoy quiet time in their own private room. We will administer any medication, provide them with nutritious meals and make sure your loved one has everything they need.

Is Respite Care Free In The UK?

The council may be able to fund your loved one’s respite care following a needs and carer’s assessment. If you do not qualify from your local council, you will have to fund respite care yourself.

Who Qualifies For A Respite Grant?

A Respite Grant is also known as a Carer’s Support Grant. You will qualify for the Carer’s Support Grant if you receive Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA). However, if you have been caring for somebody for over six months continuously, live with them and are easily contactable via telephone, you may still be entitled to the support grant.

How Long Does Respite Care Last?

Respite care is short-term, temporary care. This is usually one or two weeks but can be discussed when you speak to our friendly team at Willow Grange.

Is Respite Care The Same As Hospice Care?

It is similar but not the same. Respite care can include medical care but you do not have to be terminally ill to receive it. When needed, respite care can be provided to a hospice patient to give their carer a break.

What Is Respite Care Like At Willow Grange?

Here at Willow Grange, we will do everything we can to make your loved one feel at home. Our care plans are tailored to your loved one’s individual needs and our specialist nurses will be available whenever assistance is needed. Your loved one will be able to spend their time as they please, whether they would like to socialise and join in with care home activities, or enjoy some quiet time reading a book in their room. To learn more about what respite care is like at Willow Grange, please get in touch today on 020 8399 8948. Our kind and caring team will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

What Are The Benefits Of Respite Care?

The main benefit of respite care is that the carer can receive a break whilst their loved one still gets the support that they need. This can relieve a lot of stress for both the carer and their loved one. Respite care also gives the loved one a chance to socialise and enjoy activities with others from within the home, something that can be incredibly valuable for their wellbeing and mental health.

For more information about our Respite Care, contact us today.