Transitioning into life at a care home can be a lot for people to get used to. A new home, new neighbours and new care staff to support you every day and night.
While we all live under the same roof at Old Shenfield Place, no two people’s care is the same. We provide bespoke packages of care and day-to-day routines, so that everyone maintains their independence, autonomy and lives life the way they want to.
There are a number of reasons that residential care might now be the best option for you or your loved one. It can be a great option if you need care on an ongoing basis, or just for a short spell while you get back on your feet. So if you have noticed a significant deterioration in mobility or cognition, or if your loved one is in need of a short visit to our care home after surgery, Old Shenfield Place can provide the right level of care and support at any time.
Long-term care:
Many of our residents here at Old Shenfield Place stay with us on an ongoing basis. Old Shenfield Place is now their home. Residents opt for long-term care if they are living with a health condition, have limited mobility or if their loved ones don’t live nearby and are in need of some peace of mind.
Respite care:
Taking care of a friend or relative can be extremely tiring and it’s important you take a break so you can continue to provide a high level of care. At Old Shenfield Place we welcome residents on a respite basis, so their regular carer has time to recuperate. Whether it’s for a long weekend or a few months, we can help to lighten the load.
Dementia care:
There are lots of different types of dementia which affect people in different ways and our staff are trained to understand this. Routine and familiarity are vital for those living with dementia and life in a care home can provide just that. Coupled with a person’s own belongings and regular visits from loved ones, residential care at Old Shenfield Place can reassure you that your relative is being taken care of every day.
Convalescent care:
Convalescent care is temporary care for you or a loved one when you or they are recovering from an illness, accident or surgery. If your loved one is usually independent, but is recovering from a recent hip replacement or a stay in hospital, then convalescent care could be the perfect way to get them back on their feet. Convenient care which is on-hand 24/7 will give you peace of mind that your loved one is on the road to recovery. Short-term care can also be a good way to see if your loved one might enjoy residential care in later life, should their circumstances change.
Shared Ideas
We host regular residents’ meetings here at Old Shenfield Place, so that our residents and their loved ones are able to get involved with the running of the home. We welcome feedback, constructive criticism and new ideas so we can continually improve and develop the services we provide in our care home.
We believe that Old Shenfield Place can only truly be someone’s home if they have a say in how things are being done. If you have any ideas, please don’t hesitate to send them our way!
Events
At Old Shenfield Place, we hold regular musical events, talks from local societies and groups as well as cheese and wine nights and afternoon teas. Residents also regularly attend a local tea dance.
Special occasion celebrations shared with relatives and friends are the perfect way to bring everyone together for some fun. Staff work hard to make the most of every celebration, whether it be a birthday, anniversary or a whole-home celebration like Christmas.
Whatever the occasion, the entire team pulls together to ensure it is a very special time for those celebrating. Our kitchen staff provides cakes and lovely party food and we love any excuse to throw up some decorations!
Spending Time In Our Community
Activities aren’t limited to our own home and grounds. Our staff take residents out to cafes, local shops and garden centres so they are able to enjoy all that our local area has to offer.
We have a mobility-friendly vehicle which means we can even take those with physical disabilities to their favourite spots and include them in everything we do at Old Shenfield Place.
We have a close relationship with our local community and if our residents are able, we encourage them to enjoy their local area with us.
Mealtimes
At Old Shenfield Place we have a seasonal menu planned by our kitchen team, from which fresh meals are prepared every day. We accommodate each resident’s dietary requirements and personal preferences so they enjoy their meals just as they would have when at home.
Freedom to choose is vital to us, which is why residents are able to choose when and where they take their meals. So whether it’s choosing the type of milk you have with your cereal or how well-cooked you like your veg to be, we’re here to ensure that everything is just so.
Find out more
If you have any questions about life in our lovely home or the care we provide, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us by phone or email, or drop in any time.
Our door is always open.