Care Guide
COMPARING CARE OPTIONS
| Rivendell Care | Introductory Service | Care Home |
|---|---|---|
| Home comforts | Home comforts | Unfamiliar settings |
| Pets can remain at home | Pets can remain at home | Rules vary on pets |
| Fully managed (What is managed? See below) | Not managed | Fully Managed |
| Same lifestyle can be maintained | Same lifestyle can be maintained | Change of lifestyle and surroundings |
| Choice of meal & meal times | Choice of meal & meal times | Set meals & meal times |
| Savings for couples | Savings for couples | Costs per bed |
WHAT IS MANAGED CARE?
There are a number of differences between a managed care service and an introductory agency. Below explores the main differences:
- take over the burden of being an employer – for example, payroll, training, disciplinary issues and insurance are all covered by us
- all carers have been through training of a national qualification and service-specific specialist training
- cover for carers and a replacement of workers when they are ill, on holiday or resign
- put things right when they go wrong
TYPES OF CARE SERVICES
| Live In Care | full-time home care solution that provides daily and nightly support in your own home |
| 24 Hour Care | one to one hourly support for more complex needs |
| Sleeping Night | a shift from 10pm – 7am where a carer sleeps and can be woken up to twice in the shift |
| Waking Night | a shift from 10pm – 7am where a carer is awake throughout and can be contacted throughout the night |
| Domestic Support | assistance cleaning, washing, ironing, mopping the floor etc |
| Personal Care | medication administration, help dressing, bathing, washing hair, showering, bed bath etc |
ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR CARE SERVICES
Rivendell Care & Support is committed to providing the very best home care in North West London. You can get in touch to find out more by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@rivendellcare.co.uk or by calling us on 020 8038 1867, and a helpful member of our team will be happy to assist.
