HOME OUR HOMES ABOUT US CAREERS NEWS PURCHASING GET IN TOUCH Choosing a Care Home Our Vision Choosing a Care Home Dementia Care Paying for Care Our Values Key Partners FAQs Data Protection Corporate Governance Volunteer with Akari Care Testimonials Search for your perfect Care Home. Friendly, expert care is much closer than you think! Go! *Enter postcode or Care Home name youcare. wecare. akaricare. The Akari Guide To Choosing The Right Care Home Planning The most important element in this kind of research is planning. If you’re choosing a Care Home, you need to talk to them (and in some cases your local community support teams), to find out what their priorities and preferences are. They may be very different from your own, and although you may think you can guess, because you know them well, you still need to ask. Important information All Care Homes should provide you with a brochure or prospectus that includes: Details about the home A service user guide A summary of its latest inspection report from regulatory body the Care Quality Commission Example copies of food menus A list of regular activities and events Be prepared to make notes during your visit. You can refer to them later when you’re evaluating each Care Home. It’s always a good idea to talk to residents and staff, as well as visiting relatives and friends of residents, but do this in a way that doesn’t encroach upon people’s privacy. When you first contact a Care Home, expect them to encourage you to visit. Visit at least three Care Homes and try to visit your favourite more than once before making a decision. This will give you a good overall impression of what is available. Standards of care can vary widely, and you should be able to assess this yourself quite quickly. Nevertheless, ask lots of questions about what the Care Home does to maintain people’s dignity and to meet the required standards of care. Consider what additional extras the home has to offer, such as hair salons, quiet areas, gardens, a bar, games rooms or a place to worship. Guide to Choosing a Care Home Download I am happy to be contacted. Who are we? Akari Care is a family of Residential and Nursing Care Homes spread across the UK. Working Hours Our homes are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Search for a care home to find the contact number you require. Call us 01134 680800 Admissions enquiries 0191 731 9900 or email enquiries@akaricare.co.uk 2021 © AKARI CARE All Rights Reserved. Registered No: 05295879. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions