What care is best for me?

Understanding what care, you or your loved one needs can be confusing, i.e. if home care is more suited to you than being in a care home. Therefore, we have put together a list of the differences between residential and home care for you to help you with your decision making:

 

HOME CAREvsCARE HOME

Stay In your own home	Move To a new home and environment
Continue To be as independent as much as possible	Restrictions There are some restrictions on your independence
Cheaper It is usually the more affordable option	Expensive Usually the more expensive option
One to one Person centered care	Group care Often 1 carer to 12 residents
Pets Can stay at home	No pets Often care homes do not allow pets
Guests Welcome any time	Guests Are subject to the care home visiting hours
Couples Can remain together	Couples Are not always guaranteed to be in the same room