Types of care
Whatever care you need, we can help
We have homes to suit all care requirements and personal needs. Whether you’re looking for temporary or long term care, nursing or residential care, or specialist assistance for conditions like dementia.
If you’re looking for a specific type of care or trying to understand the difference between them, we’ll talk you through it.
Types of care we offer
Residential care
Our residential care homes are ideal for those who are finding it harder to cope at home without assistance. We take care of all the cooking, cleaning and personal care so our residents can relax in a safe and secure environment.
Nursing care
Our nursing care homes provide around-the-clock support for those with conditions that need closer attention. Residents have the benefits and assistance they’d get from living in a residential care home, with additional nursing care when needed.
Dementia care
We provide two types of dementia care: Residential dementia care and nursing dementia care. Residential dementia care provides 24/7 personalised assistance in a care home. Nursing dementia care is for residents who need care from qualified nursing staff.
Respite and short stays
Everyone is welcome to join us for a temporary stay. Whether it’s to provide respite for a carer or family member, to get access to day care or to experience what it’s like living in one of our care homes before moving in long-term.
Post operation and illness recovery
We also provide short term care for those recovering from an operation, illness or hospital stay. This is often referred to as convalescent care.
Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
Some of our care homes provide care for long-term neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis. Care is tailored to the resident’s individual needs.
Physical disabilities and neurological conditions
Many of our homes provide care for residents over the age of 18 with neurological conditions, including acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities and learning difficulties.
Palliative care
Our homes provide end of life care so we can give respectful and proactive support to residents approaching the end of their life. We focus on making sure their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met.
Privately-owned retirement housing
Richmond Villages, available through Bupa, are Luxury retirement homes that give residents comfortable living with the reassurance of help if it’s ever needed.
What type of care home do I need?
Finding the right care
Your local council will determine the type of care you need by carrying out a free needs assessment, which you can then discuss and agree with your family, health professionals and your GP. If you live in England or Wales you can request an assessment online. Or, you can call our customer care team on 0333 242 8170^ and we’ll help you arrange one.
How do I pay for care?
Costs and funding depend on a range of factors. Find out what to expect when paying for your care, or the care of someone close to you.
Care home costs
Find out what’s included in a care home’s weekly fees, and what you’ll be expected to contribute.
Care home funding
You may be able to get funding from your local council to help cover the costs of care. Find out how funding works.
What’s next?
Search for a care home, reach out to us or download our guides for more information.
Call a customer care adviser
Our helpful care advisers offer free advice on anything from funding to finding just the right home. Call us on:
0343 249 6293^
Arrange a care home visit
Have a look around one of our care homes to see if it s right for you. To plan a visit, call us on:
0808 301 5403^
Download our detailed guides
Our guides give a closer look into our care homes, dementia care, short stays and how paying for care works.
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