Support shaped around each resident
Twenty-four-hour residential care, thoughtful admissions and care planning focused on personal needs and preferences.
Residential and short-term care
Lakenham provides 24-hour residential care and accommodation for up to 25 men and women, normally aged over 60. In some circumstances, younger people may be considered where Lakenham is their home of choice and the home can demonstrate that their assessed needs can be met.
Alongside long-term care, the home can provide respite and convalescent care. Trained staff can support a wide range of physical needs and use mobility equipment where required.
Memory loss and dementia
The home may care for people experiencing memory loss or diagnosed with dementia or a similar brain impairment. It is not able to accommodate people with significant mental health problems. Suitability must always be established through an individual assessment.
Admissions
Every prospective resident has a pre-admission assessment so that their needs can be understood and the correct arrangements put in place. Residents, relatives and friends are encouraged to visit, view available bedrooms and spend time at the home before admission. When a visit is not possible, an assessment may be carried out at home or in hospital.
Trial and respite stays
A move into long-term care can feel daunting, so permanent residents are normally offered a 28-day trial period. All usual services are provided during this period. Short stays may also be arranged for convalescence or to give family carers a break.
Person-centred care planning
An initial care plan is created using information gathered during assessment and agreed with the resident or their representative. It describes the support required and how the resident prefers that support to be delivered.
Care plans develop over time into detailed, person-centred records of needs, routines, preferences, likes and dislikes. They are reviewed regularly and updated whenever needs change. Residents and their families are consulted and may request a copy.
Equipment and community healthcare
Available mobility equipment includes wheelchairs, walking frames, rotary stands, hoists, slide sheets, slings and lifting belts. Specialist nursing needs are met with support from local district nursing and community psychiatric nursing teams where appropriate. Registration with a local GP can be arranged when required.