Nursing Care Nursing care is for people who have more complex health and care needs in addition to personal care, due to a medical, physical or mental health condition, or long-term illness, that requires intervention by a qualified nurse. If you or a loved one has a clinical nursing need such as wound care, catheter care, tube feeding or specialist medication by injection (for example, for diabetes), then you will typically need nursing care. In nursing care settings, a registered nurse is always present to provide clinical support, oversee care delivery, and ensure high standards of care.
At Forest Care, four of our five homes across Surrey and Hampshire have experienced registered nurses on-site 24-hours a day to provide nursing care for our residents (Elm Lodge is purely residential care). Our carers and nursing staff possess in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise, ensuring a high-quality service and building trust with residents and families. If you or a loved one only need support with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing and eating, then you will typically need residential care. This highlights the difference between residential and nursing care, giving you an idea of what each service entails. Our compassionate and experienced staff provide 24/7 support for our residents with all their personal care, medication and other daily needs.
Our dedicated team involve families in care planning to ensure each resident has an individual and personalised care plan that meets all their medical, physical, emotional and social needs, and we work closely with families to ensure that the move for their loved one is a smooth and positive one. Care plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the current stage of a resident’s condition and their progress, ensuring that care remains appropriate and effective. It can be an emotionally sensitive time, so from the outset, we create continuity and reassurance wherever possible and provide emotional support for our residents and loved ones. Our open visiting policy means family and friends are welcome at any time. We also provide support for our residents and their families with palliative care and end-of-life care. Our Home Managers are here if you wish to speak about your loved one’s care or any aspect of the home, and we encourage families to speak with our care team to arrange an assessment or discuss their loved one’s needs. Our centre is committed to maximum choice and person-centred care, putting each individual at the centre of their care journey.
Our lived experience in delivering high-quality care has positively impacted the lives of our residents, and we are proud of the trust we have built with families over the years.
“We are very happy with the excellent care that my mother receives at Rowan Lodge. She has complex needs, and the nursing team does a great job in managing this and supporting us, whilst the whole care team interacts with her in a warm, friendly, and attentive way.” Relative review on carehome.co.uk.
