Residential Care With Signature

What Is Residential Care?

Residential care is a type of long-term care for people who struggle to live on their own and require help and support with day-to-day activities.

Residential care homes provide you with both accommodation and personal care and are designed for both elderly people and anyone else who is unable to care for themselves in their own homes. For example, someone with a medical condition that prevents them from being able to look after themselves and carry out their daily living or someone with a learning disability.

Unlike nursing homes that provide around-the-clock nursing care, residential care homes help residents to continue to lead meaningful lives within the community.

There are many care home facilities across the UK, with some offering more generic care and others which provide specialist care such as dementia care or respite care.

Designed to help residents live life to the full, this type of care home often boasts facilities such as hair salons, cafes, expansive gardens, lounge rooms, and fine dining restaurants.

You can find residential homes that care for a small number of residents and those that house over 200. Typically, each resident will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with some offering kitchen and dining spaces also.

Depending on the residential care home that you choose, some allow you to bring your own furniture to make you feel more at home, and some even allow you to bring your pets and even your spouse!

What Are The Key Benefits Of Residential Care?

When you choose a residential care home for your loved one, you can enjoy peace of mind that they are getting the support and help they need within a vibrant and thriving community.

Here at Signature Care Homes, we pride ourselves on offering residential care that is tailored to the individual. Whether your loved one needs 24-hour care or simply requires help with getting dressed and washed, we create bespoke care plans that are perfectly suited to their needs.

Another benefit of residential care is that it can help to prevent social isolation and loneliness, both of which are incredibly common in older people. Our premium residential care homes boast many spaces to socialise, including our landscaped gardens, luxury lounges, and on-site cafes.

We also have an entire team dedicated to organising activities, both within our care homes and in the wider community, providing even more opportunities to meet with other residents.

If you have a loved one who struggles to remember to take their medication, then the trained staff members in a residential care setting can put your mind at rest and assist with this important daily task.

Residential care homes also provide a clean and safe environment for elderly people and those who cannot look after themselves, with strict health and safety regulations to adhere to that are laid out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Having nutritiously balanced meals is crucial for older people and those with health issues but access to healthy foods is not something that everyone has. If you are worried that your relative is not eating properly or not getting the nutrients they need, then a residential care home can help to put your mind at rest.

When you choose a luxury residential care home, your loved one will be provided with three balanced meals per day with high-quality and locally sourced ingredients. You can also find care homes that cater to a wide range of dietary requirements.

Why Choose Signature Care Homes?

We understand that choosing a care home for a relative is a stressful time, with concerns over safety, care, and overall wellbeing.

As a leading residential care home provider in the UK, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to all our residents.

We offer a winning combination of stunning interiors, luxury private accommodations, and unrivalled care, all of which come together to provide the best possible living environment for all our residents.

When you book a visit to see one of our award-winning residential care homes, you will instantly be blown away by the stunning surroundings. We have carefully selected each location to offer the perfect balance of peace and tranquillity for our residents and convenience for their family and friends who visit them.

In terms of accommodation, we offer studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, one-bedroom deluxe apartments, and apartments designed for couples, all of which are designed to feel like a home from home.

Residents can choose from a wide range of dining options, with both formal and more relaxed dining settings available. With varied and nutritious menus created in collaboration with MasterChef 2016 winner Jane Devonshire, you can enjoy peace of mind that your loved one is getting the nutrition they need to thrive.

Talking of thriving, no one day is the same at Signature, with a jam-packed events calendar that accommodates residents of all physical and mental abilities. Whether your loved one likes arts and crafts, is a fan of music, or likes to bake, there is something for everyone at Signature Care Homes.

If you would like more information about our services that we provide, please do not hesitate to Contact Us here today, and we will tell you everything you need to know.

Testimonials From Our Residents’ Families

Don’t just take our word for it! If you are still unsure if Signature is the right choice either for yourself or for a relative, then take a look at what some of our residents and their families have to say about our care homes and the level of care we offer.

“The level of care and attention to detail at Reigate Grange is absolutely outstanding. Everyone is so caring and friendly and my mother is as happy as she has been for years. Both my father and I have complete peace of mind and Mum could not be in a better place.

 {JH (Daughter of Resident)}.

“Always treated with respect and dignity on my visits from the staff at the reception desk to the various carers I have had the pleasure to come into contact with. The care and attention given to the resident I visit, from my observation, is kind and compassionate. There is nothing I could find fault with.”

{Janet S (Friend of Resident)}

“Since my mother has been here she seems to have settled very well. The care staff took into account our concerns and help put them into a constructive care plan for my mum. The staff are helpful, happy, and willing to listen. The accommodation is lovely and very tasteful and suits my mum.”

{Kim H (Daughter of Resident)}

“Living so far away, it has been a delight to see Mum so well settled. She has good relationships with some of the staff and is taking part in many of the activities available. The greatest gift came last night when returned from the theatre and Mum said “ahh, I’m home! I can return to my home knowing Mum is happier than she has been and I have met and know her carers.”

{Denyse B (Daughter of Resident)}

“From the receptionist onwards, everyone was wonderful – food was delicious, an utterly brilliant chef. They manage to create a wonderful atmosphere of a first-class hotel with a lot of personal attention and warmth.”

{Jane P (Resident)}

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type Of Care Does Signature Offer In Residential Care Homes?

Residents are offered 24-hour, around-the-clock care and support. Whether your relative needs help with day-to-day activities such as washing, getting dressed, and eating or requires more specialist care, our highly trained and dedicated staff are standing by to help.

We carry out an initial assessment to determine the individual care needs of each potential resident and then create a bespoke care plan accordingly.

All our staff are highly qualified, professional, and friendly and offer first-rate care to all residents.

We also offer specialised dementia care for our residents with dementia with purpose-built residential areas that are designed to calm and support people with dementia.

What Activities Does Signature Offer In Residential Care Homes?

Signature residential care homes offer a wide range of activities for their residents, with options to suit all physical and mental abilities.

With a designated events team who organise daily activities, residents enjoy creative pastimes such as painting, pottery, and baking, as well as regular visits from entertainers such as singers, dancers, and musicians.

Our care homes also frequently participate in Signature-wide activities such as MacMillian coffee mornings, bake-offs, competitions, and awareness days, which are all designed to bring all our residential care homes together.

For those that want to get involved in the wider community, our activities team regularly organise outings outside of their care homes, helping residents to feel more settled and at home in their new surroundings.

How Are Signature Residential Care Homes Regulated?

Signature care homes are all regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates all the health and social care homes in England. As an independent regulator, the CQC is there to provide people with safe, effective, and high-quality care services.

There are four ratings that a care home can be awarded:  Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, and Inadequate.

As an award-winning care home provider in England, we are proud to share our CQC ratings, and these can easily be found on our website. If you would like more information about the CQC rating of any of our care homes, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the manager of the relevant care home, who will be more than happy to tell you more.