How a care home can be a ‘home from home’

Dec. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- However for those who are old, frail, suffering from conditions such as dementia and unable to live in their own homes, a care home can offer the perfect ‘home from home’.

Healthcare Homes, is East Anglia’s leading independent care provider, and has 23 care homes and seven homecare branches across Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire as well as South Essex.

Richard Clough Chief Executive said: “Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, especially when we are caring for them in one of our lovely homes set in beautiful landscaped gardens.

“We regularly assess each resident so that we can be sure their needs are met and aim to make their lives enjoyable and fulfilling, enabling them to meet new friends and keep in touch with existing ones.”

One such home is the historic Bilney Hall in the picturesque Norfolk village of East Bilney, just a few miles away from the famous market towns of Dereham and Fakenham.

The home provides residential care for frail elderly residents and also has separate wings for those with dementia who require additional special care.

Impressive and imposing and set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, the Hall dates back to the 19th century.

Residents are able to relax and enjoy six acres of grounds including a pretty walled garden and wooded parkland.

And even though the elegant building may be well over 100 years old, the facilities at Bilney Hall are state-of-the-art.

All the rooms are generously sized with en-suite bathrooms, and to ensure residents feel they are as at ‘home’ as possible, they are encouraged bring with them items of furniture and personal possessions.

Family and friends are always welcome and their involvement in care is welcomed and encouraged.

Mr Clough said: “Above all, we promote individual choice in a caring environment that is free from stress or worry.

“We are on hand to help residents adjust to a new environment and encourage relatives and friends to visit and become involved as much as possible with care.

“The important thing is that our residents are fulfilled and happy and this is very much where our staff come in.

“They all receive regular training, but are not just chosen for their skills. Empathy, understanding and warmth are all vital for those working as carers and many form extremely close bonds with residents.”

For further information about Bilney Hall please call 01362 860246, or visit: http://www.healthcarehomes.co.uk/index.php?page=bilney-hall

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