Respite Care
Caring for a loved one is rewarding but can be physically and emotionally demanding.
At Ridgegate Home, we provide short-term respite care that gives you a well-deserved break while your loved one enjoys expert care in comfortable, safe surroundings.
Respite Care
What is Respite care?
The decision to arrange respite care can feel difficult. At Ridgegate Home, we understand this. We support both carers and their loved ones through open communication, compassionate understanding, and a commitment to meet the unique needs of every single resident.
Here at Ridgegate Home, we care for the wellbeing of your loved ones during their stay with us. Our experienced team provides the same high standard of 24-hour care as our permanent residents receive, giving you complete peace of mind.
Discover more today and if you have further questions about respite care, please get in touch.
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Respite Care
Who is it for?
Respite care at Ridgegate Home is designed for elderly individuals whose family members or carers need a temporary break from caring responsibilities. This could be for a holiday, to recover from illness, to attend to other commitments, or simply to rest and recharge.
Respite care is also valuable for individuals considering a permanent move to residential care. A short stay allows them to experience life at Ridgegate Home, meet our staff and residents, and understand what residential care offers before making a longer-term decision.
Our smaller community of up to 23 residents ensures a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where respite guests quickly feel comfortable and settled. Many families use our respite care regularly, returning several times a year.
Discover more today and if you have further questions about whether our respite care is right for you, please get in touch.
Respite Care
Our Approach
Our care teams provide respite guests with the same level of expert care and attention as permanent residents. We offer flexible stays from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your needs.
Each respite guest receives a personalised care assessment on arrival, ensuring we understand their individual needs, preferences, routines and medication requirements. This allows us to provide consistent, familiar care that helps them settle quickly and feel at home.
During their stay, respite guests have full access to our facilities, activities programme, and social opportunities. Our kitchen team prepares nutritious, home-cooked meals daily, our activities coordinator provides varied entertainment and events, and our care team is available 24 hours a day.
We encourage families to visit during respite stays, and we maintain regular communication to update you on your loved one's wellbeing. Our beautiful period property offers comfortable rooms (most with en-suite facilities), peaceful communal areas, and attractive gardens to explore.
As a registered charity established in 1946, we provide care focused on quality and wellbeing, not profit.
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