Types of Care at Foxburrow Grange

At Foxburrow Grange Care Home in Colchester, we understand that navigating care options can be complex. We offer a comprehensive range of personalised care services designed to meet diverse needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and a high quality of life for all our residents. This article explains the various types of care we provide, how they are accessed, and who they are best suited for.

Understanding Our Care Services

Residential Care and Personal Care

Residential care at Foxburrow Grange is ideal for individuals who may find independent living challenging and require support with daily activities. This includes assistance with personal care tasks such as:

• Getting in and out of bed
• Dressing and undressing
• Washing and bathing
• Using the toilet
• Other personal hygiene routines
• Administering oral medications
• Changing incontinence pads
  

This level of care focuses on providing a supportive and engaging environment without the need for constant, specialised medical intervention.

Nursing Care

For individuals requiring continuous medical support from qualified professionals, our nursing care service is paramount. Our registered nurses are available 24/7 to provide specialised attention, including:

• Treating wounds
• Monitoring vital signs
• Providing complex care for various illnesses and conditions
  

While district nurses can also support residents in residential care homes, our dedicated nursing team ensures round-the-clock expert medical attention within our care home setting.

Dementia Care

At Foxburrow Grange, our dementia care is built on a compassionate, person-centred approach. We use specialist techniques to promote the wellbeing of individuals living with dementia, including those with Alzheimer's and other forms of cognitive decline. Our focus is on maintaining dignity and respect through:

• Personalised routines
• Dementia-friendly activities
• Specialist equipment and facilities, such as memory boxes and sensory gardens
• Integrated medical and personal care support as needs progress
  

We understand that dementia requires an evolving care plan, adapting as the individual's condition changes. Learn more : Person-centred approach .

Respite Care

Respite care offers a short-term solution, typically lastinga few weeks, providing a temporary break for primary caregivers. This flexible care option can cater to personal, nursing, or dementia care needs, and is also suitable for individuals recovering from an illness or injury. It allows loved ones to rest assured that their family member is receiving excellent care in a safe and supportive environment.

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care

Palliative care at Foxburrow Grange is dedicated to enhancing the comfort and quality of life for individuals with serious or terminal illnesses, including advanced dementia. The primary goal is symptom relief and comfort, rather than a cure. Palliative care can span months or even years, depending on individual needs.

End-of-life care is considered a later stage of palliative care, provided as an individual nears the end of their life. Our compassionate team ensures the person lives as comfortably and with as much dignity as possible during their final stages.

Choosing the Right Care for Your Loved One

Deciding on the best care setting is a crucial decision

While home care offers support within an individual's own residence, care homes like Foxburrow Grange provide a purpose-built environment designed for safety, comprehensive care, and social engagement.

The specific type of care required is determined by individual needs. For greater care needs, nursing care or residential care are more tailored. Dementia and palliative care are specifically designed for
individuals with particular conditions or who are nearing end-of-life.

We recommend beginning with a care needs assessment. This professional evaluation will clarify the most suitable type of care. Following this, a financial assessment will determine eligibility for local authority funding assistance or personal payment arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Care at Foxburrow Grange

Q: What is the main difference between residential careand nursing care at Foxburrow Grange?

A: Residential care provides supportwith daily tasks like washing and dressing for those who struggle with independent living, but do not require specialist medical attention. Nursing care, however, is for individuals who need continuous medical support and procedures administered by registered nurses, available 24/7.

Q: Who is residential care best suited for?

A: Residential care is ideal for individuals who need assistance with daily personal tasks but do not have complex medical needs requiring constant nursing supervision.

Q: What specific services are included in personal care?

A: Personal care at Foxburrow Grange includes assistance with getting in and out of bed, dressing, washing, bathing, using the toilet, other personal hygiene tasks, oral medication administration, and changing incontinence pads.

Q: How does Foxburrow Grange provide dementia care?
A: Our dementia care uses a person-centred approach, focusing on dignity and wellbeing. We offer specialist techniques, routines, dementia-friendly activities, and dedicated facilities like memory boxes and sensory gardens, adapting care as the condition progresses.

Q: What is respite care, and who can benefit from it?

A: Respite care is a short-term care option, typically lasting a few weeks, designed to give primary caregivers a break. It's suitable for individuals with personal, nursing, or dementia needs, or those recovering from illness or injury.

Q: What is the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care?

A: Palliative care focuses on symptom relief and comfort for those with serious or terminal illnesses, potentially lasting for months or years. End-of-life care is a more specific stage of palliative care, provided when an individual is nearing the end of their life, with the goal of ensuring comfort and dignity in their final days.

Q: How do I determine the right type of care for my loved one?

A: The best way to determine the right care is through a professional care needs assessment. This assessment will identify the most suitable care type based on individual requirements.

Q: What happens after a care needs assessment?

A:Following a care needs assessment, a financial assessment will be conducted to determine whether you or your loved one will pay for care or if there is eligibility for funding assistance from the local authority.