In addition to all of the facilities offered for people requiring residential care, HEATHLANDS VILLAGE’s offers nursing care. This supplementary care is for older people who have a medical condition or illness that requires frequent medical attention. Registered nursing staff and experienced carers provide round the clock support.
As well as the nursing services we also have our own physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments.
Nursing care is available for short stays for people needing rehabilitation, following surgery or ill health.
Beacon Status
Our nursing department has achieved the highest level of accreditation possible under the national Gold Standards Framework for end-of-life care. This is known as “Beacon Status” and recognises the excellent standard of care provided. For more information about the Gold Standards Framework visit http://www.goldstandardsframework.org.uk
Funding nursing care at HEATHLANDS VILLAGE
People requiring nursing care at HEATHLANDS VILLAGE who cannot afford to self-fund may be eligible for a combination of LA and NHS funding.
As in the case of people in receipt of residential care, families of people receiving nursing care, will be asked to contribute towards the cost of their relative’s care.
Residents with nursing needs may be eligible for “Continuing Care” or “Rapid Response” funding. Continuing Care means care provided over an extended period of time to an adult to meet physical or mental health needs arising from disability, accident or illness. If the main need for care relates to health, the NHS is responsible for providing for all care needs (“fully funded NHS care”).
The Rapid Response Service provides urgent assessment in the community, and care for patients who have an acute medical need that would result in a hospital/nursing level of care, in order to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
