The Importance of Tailored Care Plans at Primrose Lodge
Your loved ones’ care needs are different to everyone else’s. Whether they have a medical condition or simply need assistance with daily activities, a tailored care plan ensures they get the exact care they need.
But just because your loved one needs care doesn’t mean they have to lose their independence. So, a bespoke care plan also makes sure that your loved one only gets the assistance they need, encouraging them to stay as independent as possible in other areas.
At Primrose Lodge Southbourne, we are passionate about helping your loved one stay as independent as possible through the care we provide. This means creating custom care plans is at the heart of our service.
In this blog, we share why they are so important and how we create them.
Why Tailored Care Plans Matter
There is plenty of evidence within our care home and the wider care sector that personalised care plans lead to better health, comfort and overall quality of life.
Your loved one will have personal preferences based on their life experiences and current conditions. This is why a bespoke care plan is important because it will reflect this.
Benefits of bespoke care plans include:
- Better health care – specific requirements are met, and changes in needs are detected early.
- Enhanced comfort – reduced stress as residents are confident that their care is tailored to them.
- Encourages independence – plans ensure we only provide the care they need, not overstepping where they are able to do things themselves so they remain independent.
- Flexibility – they can be adapted to changing needs and allow a mix of therapies and support to be implemented.
- Clear and easy communication – they are an easy way to make sure all staff know what care to provide and of any changes.
Our care plans are far from set in stone, as we know care needs change. So, we make sure that we regularly review your loved one’s care plan as a team to implement any changes. You are always a key part of this review, as we want you to be involved with your loved ones’ care. This can give you confidence that they are receiving quality care in the way they want.
How Primrose Lodge Creates Personalised Care Plans
We create an initial care plan during the admissions process so we have one in place when your loved one moves in.
The process follows the same format for each resident to ensure we create a thorough plan.
- Assessment – we will conduct an assessment of your loved ones’ needs.
- Family consultations – we will chat with you and other family members to learn more about the care they currently receive and to discover their life story and experiences.
- Medical consultations – we will reach out to medical professionals supporting your loved one to understand their role and ensure continuity of care.
- Care plan write-up – we will write up the care plan using all the information we have and review it with you.
- Share it with staff – when you are happy with the plan, we will share it with our staff, ready for when your loved one moves in with us.
Bespoke Care Plans For All Services
Whether your loved one is staying with us for long-term care or a short period of respite care, they will receive a tailored care plan.
It doesn’t matter the length of time because your loved ones’ needs will never be the same as our other residents. If you are entrusting us with your loved one’s care for even a short period, we want to provide the best possible care and can only achieve this with a bespoke plan.
Care Plans and Our Wider Lifestyle
Primrose Lodge Southbourne is more than care. We create a home from home for your loved one and aim to enrich their life through a fun and engaging lifestyle.
Our care plans assist with this as they enable us to create activities tailored to your loved one’s abilities and interests. Plus, the care plan will detail any dietary requirements and preferences, which our in-house kitchen team can use to create menus your loved one will devour.
Discuss Your Loved One's Care Plan and Needs With Us
At Primrose Lodge Southbourne, custom care plans are a vital part of our services as they ensure we provide the right level of care your loved one needs while encouraging them to stay as independent as possible. Bespoke care plans also give you the confidence that your loved one is receiving the exact care they need, in the way they like it, so you can rest easy when at home.
Whether you are looking for long-term or respite care, we recommend you visit our care home to see current care plans in action and to chat with our staff about how we create and implement care plans.
This is also a great opportunity for you to see the rooms and facilities at our care home and experience the lifestyle we create.
Call us on 01202 429514 or complete our online contact form to arrange a visit or ask us any questions about the importance of bespoke care plans.