Is Private Homecare a Better Choice than Residential Care?

Advantages of Private Homecare

You can stay at in your own home with fond memories
A small team of dedicated professional carers to look after you in your own home
A dedicated manager who does not answer to corporate shareholders who can make decisions based on your care needs quickly, rather than go through committee sign-off
Staying close to friends, neighbours and family in the community you know and love
Significantly more cost effective than a high-quality care home by up to 70%

Private homecare - things to consider

When deciding on care services, wether private homecare or residential care, consider the following questions carefully before making a decision:

Do I want to leave my own property?
Can my care needs be met with some minor adjustments in my home such as hand rails?
Do I want to leave my family memories behind?
Can i safely remain at home with professional help and support?
Do I want a dedicated care team or different carers every few weeks?
Do I want to spend up to £3,000 per week in residential care, or spend less in private care in my own home?
Do I want the assurance of a dedicated manager 7 days per week, or someone who only works Monday to Friday until 4:00pm?