Residential care

Residential homes offer the type of care that a caring relative would offer. Nursing needs such as treatment of a leg ulcer are normally met by visiting district nurses. If a resident requires first aid, or district nurses are for some reason unable to visit, our nursing staff would ensure that nursing needs are met. People cared for in residential homes are more able than those cared for in nursing homes. The average residential home has one member of staff to every 10 residents morning and evening and one member of staff to 16 residents at night.

Nightingale has three residential units within our care complex. Our residential units are designed to a standard far in excess of legal requirements. Outlined below is the type of care normally provided in residential homes:

Serving meals and encouraging the person to eat
Helping to cut up food
Helping and encouraging individuals to walk around
Assisting individuals to dress
Assisting individuals to bathe and shower
Assisting, reminding and caring for people who are forgetful or a little confused
Assisting, supervising or giving out medication
Caring for people who have continence problems

People who use a wheelchair but who are able to transfer independently or with the assistance of one person are welcome. We provide wheelchairs to enable residents who tire easily to move around Nightingale.

Please click here to fill in our 'Application for Residential/Nursing Care' form online
or here to download (38k PDF)

Please click here to download our GP's Medical Report form (32k PDF)

Please click here to download our Hospital Medical Report form (33k PDF)

Any other questions?

If you would like further information or would like to discuss care needs further contact Linda Griever in our Residents Services Department on 020 8772 2302 or email LindaGriever@nightingalehouse.org.uk.