What to Expect From an All-Inclusive Care Home

All around the UK, there are different types of care homes for elderly people to reside in and an all-inclusive care home is just one of these. In order to understand what you can expect from an all-inclusive care home, whether it be for short-term or long-term care, it is important to know the definition of the term itself. An all-inclusive care home is one where all amenities are included in the weekly fee that residents pay. 

More specifically, the fee that residents pay will include all of their meals, facilities and any activities they choose to partake in. This fee also includes all housekeeping and laundry, meaning residents have all their time free for themselves. According to carehome.co.uk, the fees of all-inclusive care differs based on the type of care the individual receives as well as the geographical location of the care home, each person’s living circumstances and more. 

The cost of living crisis has created a difficult situation for a lot of people, especially in the winter months when the temperature significantly decreases. Because of this, sometimes making the choice to move into all-inclusive care can result in a better living situation and can help a lot of people live more safely. It is projected that inflation will increase to an amount of 11% for the year, which will impact a lot of individuals and families around the UK. Making the decision to move into a care home can leave you in a better frame of mind, without the stresses of paying bills, heating your home and other household management tasks.

There are opportunities for funding that you can apply for when looking into care home fees. Carehome.co.uk states that you will receive a financial assessment, which will then determine the amount of funding you will receive from the local council. There are also specific thresholds that each location uses to determine the amount you can have before you pay for care home fees. 

What is Usually Included in All-Inclusive Care Home Fees?

All-inclusive care homes provide continuous support from professionals regardless of individual circumstances and challenges, through the use of a tailored care plan which allows residents to enjoy a life that they choose with no limits as to what they can enjoy. 

The majority of care homes that have an all-inclusive offering include trips outside of the home, housekeeping services, laundry, visits to the in-house salon, daily activities and mealtimes are examples of what can be included in your care home fees. 

• Varied Meal Choices
• Hygiene Products 
• Tailored, High-Quality Care
• Accommodation for Every Ability
• Laundry Services
• In-House Activities and Outings
• Areas to Unwind

What To Expect From an All-Inclusive Care Home

Each care home will have a personalised and different approach to care, and different values that they prioritise, so you won’t receive the same experience at every care home you visit. Whilst your specific experience may differ, the general services provided will be similar no matter what care home you reside at. Some of these can include:

Around The Clock Care

By moving into an all-inclusive care home, staff at the care home are on hand at all times of the day to help with any challenges or queries you or your loved ones may face. Because each resident has a personalised care plan, it means that the care home team knows exactly what each resident needs and can give the best degree of care and support possible. Whether it be physical or emotional assistance needed, no challenge is too much for the team in an all-inclusive care home.

Excellent Facilities

In order to support a home-away-from-home experience for residents, a lot of care homes have varied facilities for them to use on a regular basis. A lot of all-inclusive care homes encourage their residents to live an active lifestyle, so will offer them a lot of hobbies and interest choices to support this. Some examples of the excellent facilities you could expect to see are an activities programme, a cinema room, a library, a hair salon and a garden. Each of these is available for residents to use alone, with friends and family members or with their fellow residents. 

Varied Dining Choices

Having a balanced and nutritional diet is extremely important for older people when living in a care home. The chef and kitchen team work hard to provide you with varied meal choices taking into account any allergies, intolerances and preferences. In the majority of all-inclusive care homes, they will offer communal, private and in-room dining facilities for you to enjoy your mealtimes. 

A Lifestyle Chosen By You

A lot of care homes won’t only have different facilities to offer their residents, some also have a minibus or car to transport their residents around the local area. Giving elderly people the chance to not only enjoy in-house opportunities but also to meet others in the local community, or to visit a variety of locations of their choice can have a huge impact on both their physical and mental well-being.

Expect an Enriched & Meaningful Life at Queens View Harbour

Queens View Harbour is a private care home in Troon, Scotland which offers all-inclusive care to each resident. Our tastefully decorated facilities alongside our dedicated and expert team create a welcoming and supportive environment for any resident staying with us. Each and every care need is catered for, and no resident has to face challenges or worries alone, our team is there every step of the way. We also want residents to have independence and choice, and therefore offer a variety of options for them to utilise regularly. This is what you can expect to experience at Queens View Harbour care home:

• 24/7 care, 365 days a year
• Onsite experts
• Personal care plans
• Luxury bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms
• A variety of mealtime choices
• Brilliant dining facilities
• A regular entertainment programme
• Dedicated garden spaces
• Hairdressing and Nail Salon treatments
• Varied activities programme
• Cinema room with included refreshments
• Laundry services
• Housekeeping
• Excursions
• Celebrations of special occasions
• Opportunities to make new friends
• An in-house chef
• Access to WiFi
• Arts & Crafts sessions
• Afternoon teas
• Numerous areas to unwind

Get in Touch With Our Team at Queens View Harbour

We take pride in the around-the-clock, person-centred care we have to offer at Queens View Harbour. If you have any queries about our facilities or the types of care we have to offer, please get in touch with one of our friendly team members who will be delighted to assist you. Please fill out our contact form, email us at info@queensviewharbour.co.uk or ring 01292 435971 to get in contact.