What to Expect from an All-Inclusive Care Home

An all-inclusive care home helps alleviate worry and uncertainty. Residents and their loved ones are able to relax, knowing the single monthly fee covers all they need, from care to meals and all the activities in between. All-inclusive fees are payable only from the day of arriving to the day of leaving a care home; there are no upfront charges, no admin fees, no hidden extras and no nasty surprises.

Residing in an all-inclusive care home benefits an elderly individual greatly; free from financial concern, household management and day-to-day worries, an all-inclusive care home brings its residents peace of mind and time to focus on enjoying a rich and fulfilling life.

What is typically included within all-inclusive care homes?

• Varied, regular meals and snacks
• 24/7 high-quality care and personalised plans
• Medication management 
• Accompanied healthcare visits
• Private, en-suite bedrooms
• Laundry & housekeeping
• Weekly in-house activities programme and excursions
• A range of onsite facilities 
• Safe garden space

Each care home will have a different approach to care as well as a different offering in terms of facilities and activities. Whilst the specific experience may differ, the general services provided will be similar in all care homes across the UK. All-inclusive care homes simply ensure that residents receive all care and amenities under one fee, without having to worry about regular additional expenses. Below is what you can expect from living in an all-inclusive care home: 

Around-the-Clock Care

Professional and expert staff are on hand at all times of the day to provide required care and support. Each resident will be assigned a personalised care plan, meaning that the care home team knows exactly what each resident needs and are equipped to provide comprehensive care;. from physical to emotional assistance, no challenge is too much for the staff in an all-inclusive care home.

First-Class Facilities

Most all-inclusive care homes encourage their residents to lead an active lifestyle; care homes are fully equipped with first-class facilities and amenities, and present residents with an engaging activities programme. In-house facilities can range from cinema rooms, to hair salons to regular outings in the local community.

Nutritious, Regular Meals

A balanced and nutritional diet is extremely important for older people; the in-house chef and kitchen staff will work hard to provide residents with varied meal choices taking into account any allergies, intolerances and preferences. In the majority of all-inclusive care homes, they will offer both communal and private dining facilities, soft and easy to eat options and allow residents to eat wherever they wish including in room and garden, in order for all residents to enjoy their mealtimes, every single day. 

Safe & Secure Environment

A residents surroundings can have a huge impact on their quality of life. Residential care homes are carefully and considerately designed for residents; creating a welcoming environment that promotes independence. Loved ones can find peace of mind knowing relatives are living safely, in a secure environment.

Independence 

Ensuring a resident enjoys as much independence as possible while residing in a care home can promote positive feelings. By doing this, they will feel that they have a clear purpose in life; independence is key to helping your loved one maintain a good quality of life. Independence can look like:

1. Having control over your life and being a part of decisions for your care and lifestyle
2. Choosing what, when and where to eat meals
3. Choosing how to spend your day
4. Choosing where, when and how you communicate with loved ones outside of the home
5. Having a choice of whether to partake in social activities/gatherings

Promoting independence in the elderly can be straightforward: a care home will enable residents to do more for themselves, make choices and have a greater degree of control over their life whilst ensuring they know they can have support snd assistance at any time they need.

All-Inclusive Living at Lark View Care Home in Canterbury

Lark View Care Home provides exceptional living standards for those residing at our all-inclusive, luxury care home. With bedrooms and facilities spanning across three floors, it is our aim to cater to the many interests and hobbies of our residents with our purpose-built, first-class amenities.

We believe that people should be able to live a rich and fulfilled life, and in addition to our comprehensive care and exceptional facilities, our activities team ensures that every day is filled with diversity and choice, including an active and abundant social life.

• Elegant en-suite bedrooms 
• A variety of mealtime choices cooked by our in-house kitchen team
• Brilliant dining facilities
• Private dining room for special occasions
• A regular entertainment and excursions programme
• Landscaped garden & café
• Hair salon and hairdressing (limited to cut and blow dry)
• Spacious cinema room with refreshments
• 24/7 personalised care
• Laundry services
• Housekeeping
• Celebrations of special occasions
• Onsite experts & maintenance team
• Access to WiFi
• Electronics such as TVs and communal iPads
• Communal newspapers 
• Private visitors room

Our team is devoted to placing residents at the heart of everything we do. We ensure we deliver a continuum of care, matched with the ongoing love and encouragement that they deserve, whilst ensuring and prioritising their independence and freedom. We recognise the importance of our resident’s overall wellbeing and offer an extensive activities programme and first-class facilities to ensure our care is comprehensive and supports residents as a whole.

Should you have any questions regarding all-inclusive living, our care services, or what day-to-day life is like here at Lark View, our friendly staff are ready and willing to help in any way they can and welcome you to get in touch.