Care homes

Care homes provide long-term care for people who can no longer remain safely at home, even with support. There are two types of care home:

• care homes that provide accommodation, meals and 24-hour personal care and attention, but do not provide nursing care and

• care homes with nursing that provide all of the services above and also provide nursing care, which can only be provided by a qualified nurse or under the direct supervision of a qualified nurse.

Care homes in Bromley support many adults, including older people, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental ill-health and dementia.

Some people may choose a care home that provides both residential and nursing care, so that if their health deteriorates, they will not need to move.

Couples with differing care needs can also live together in a dual-registered care home. Residence in a care home can be organised directly with the home or through Bromley Council following an assessment of need.

For more information, call 020 8461 7777 or email

adult.early.intervention@bromley.gov.uk

For more information about care homes in Bromley, visit www.bromley.gov.uk/carehomes

Advice on paying for a care home can be found on page 44 and useful checklists to refer to when choosing a care home or residential dementia care can be found on pages 42 and 43. Listings of care homes, care homes with nursing and dual-registered homes in Bromley start on page 54.

Bromley Council recommends that you view the most recent inspection report and quality rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) before contacting a care home, visit

www.cqc.org.uk

OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER BUT YOUNG ENOUGH NOT TO CARE?

Residential Elderly & Dementia care, with a difference.

For over 30 years we have enjoyed a wonderful reputation, with positive recommendations from residents, families, social workers and those connected within the care sector. We aim to continue to build upon this reputation for many years to come.

020 8460 6555

UNICORN HOUSE is a home for adults with learning difficulties and associated mental health problems.

The house is a detached Victorian building in South Croydon offering a large area of living space with a private enclosed garden. It has a homely atmosphere and a friendly staff team who are all trained to at least Diploma level 2 and above in Health & Social Care.

Unicorn House has a couple of vacant rooms at present so if you would like to view please contact the Home Manager using the details below.

To find out more about us please call 0208 688 1907

email: info@unicornprojects.co.uk

16 Campden Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7EN

www.unicornprojects.co.uk