It is always an emotive and challenging time when you need to consider placing a loved one in a care setting.

Many families want to ensure that when this is the option they choose, that their loved one receives the highest quality of care, from the cleanest home to the friendliest nurses. It’s what the deserve!

So, in this article, you will be walked through what is meant by premium care and what this option can offer to you or your loved one.

What is Meant By Premium Care?

It is exactly what it sounds like! Care homes, like Signature Care Homes in Highgate will usually offer a range of care packages for those who live in them, and, with premium care, you can rest assured that your loved one(s) will receive the highest level of care when they reside in that setting.

So, what can you expect when your loved one is living with premium care options?

CCFTV

OK, so most people have heard of CCTV, but have you ever heard of CCFTV? It stands for Care Campaign For The Vulnerable, and, in settings with premium care options, you can expect your loved one to have this set up. It will typically cameras which are monitored with the help of AI, to make sure that your loved one is safe, and to also check that they are acting themselves. It can even detect potential incidents, ensuring your loved one is safe in their surroundings.

Apartments

With premium care, you can expect your loved one to have their choice of apartments in the care setting. The apartment will usually either be a studio apartment, or a one-bedroom apartment, allowing them to live as normally as possible, without feeling that they are in a home. This promotes independence and these apartments are designed to be used by those with mobility limitations.

Activities

All care settings have activities but if your loved one is suffering from an ailment like Alzheimer’s disease, it may be hard for them to be as engaged in certain types of activity. So, with the majority of premium care options, you can rest assured that the care setting will usually have an activities calendar aimed at those who have both physical and mental and neurological issues to cater for everyone and ensure that they are happy.

Fresh Food

Nobody should be served microwaved food in a care setting, and when it comes to premium care options, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the highest quality food, cooked in house by trained cooks and chefs. The food will also be adaptable to dietary choices, and health needs, such as hepatic or kidney friendly food.

Visually Appealing

Most people have visited a care home at one time or another that was, well, beige and unappealing visually. This does little to improve the mood of the residents. With a premium care setting, it will look more like a hotel, furnished with accessibility features, bright colours, and beautiful gardens surrounding. This has been shown to help those living in care settings to feel more at home, and can help with promoting neurological well-being too!