Respite care
Whether you are considering life in a care home, recovering from a recent ailment or looking for a break from supporting a loved one, a respite period at TLC Care can cater to all of your needs. You can make new friendships with other residents and team members while enjoying our luxury homes and facilities.
Residents can enjoy our tranquil spa bathroom facilities, watch classic and modern films in our cinema rooms and experience nutritious fine dining menus created to suit their personal tastes.
No matter how long your stay is, your TLC Care experience will be fully tailored to your needs and preferences. Our teams will get to know you so that you can make the most of our qualified care teams, award-winning dining options and our regular stimulating activities.
You can learn about life in our homes while building relationships with our friendly and supportive team members!
What does respite care mean in our TLC Care homes?
At TLC Care, our approach to respite care ensures an outstanding level of personal care to each resident, all while providing a respite break to their main carer or family caregiver. You can rest assured that your family member or loved one will receive the best long-term or temporary care, allowing them to spend an enjoyable time in a safe care home environment, while you take a well-earned break.
We understand how difficult it may be for the resident to transition into a care home environment. We work hard to make this move as easy and comfortable as possible by customising every aspect of our care to make our residents feel right at home. This way helps us ensure their emotional, mental and physical well-being isn’t affected negatively. We tailor such parts of our care as stimulating activities, events and delicious meals, all to suit the preferences of our residents, ensuring they are enjoying themselves, all while receiving our high-quality care.
To ensure the high quality of our respite services, all of our care homes are audited by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) every year. At TLC Care we take great pride in the high scores we achieve every year across all of our care homes. We put in constant efforts to continue improving the experience of our residents and our professional teams always find new ways to make your stay with us happy and beneficial to your well-being.
Benefits of respite care
- Allows carers to take a respite care break, be it for a short period of time or on a long-term basis.
- Gives you peace of mind that the person you care for will receive professional care in a safe environment.
- Relieves the stress and pressure from the main carer.
- Allows the resident to socialise and meet new people, which is especially beneficial for the elderly.
- Gives the resident a chance to partake in exciting activities and enjoy luxury facilities, all while receiving an outstanding level of care.
- Care and professional teams are available at any time of the day.
The difference between respite care and home care
With so much to consider when choosing a care home, one challenging decision loved ones may often be faced with is the choice between respite care and home care. The choice depends on the circumstances and needs of the resident, however, there are some differences between them:
- Respite care offers a more flexible approach, allowing for both – short and longer-term stays at a care home.
- Respite care allows the resident’s carers, often family members, to take a well-deserved break from their responsibilities while having peace of mind knowing that their loved one is receiving professional care around the clock.
- During your loved one’s respite time at a care home, they will be able to socialise with other residents and partake in entertaining and stimulating activities, meanwhile, home care doesn’t offer these benefits.
- With 24/7 support and attention in a care home environment, it is easier to ensure that residents are taking their medication properly and on time.
