Admission

It is our aim to ensure that we only admit residents whose assessed needs can be met. This is done by ensuring that a full proper assessment is carried out before the resident is admitted to the home. This is done with the assistance of the family, Doctors, District Nurses, service users themselves and their social workers. Service user's identified needs are recorded in our care plan. If any needs are identified which we know we will not be able to meet, the service user will be informed straight away and a full explanation will be given detailing the reasons. These formulated care plans will be reviewed in conjunction with the service user and family once a month.

The homes all benefit from en-suite bedrooms, and can accommodate elderly people from 65 years of age onwards, who require Residential Care facilities, this should comply with the regulations stated in the Care Standards Act 2000. Emergency admissions will be carried out in conjunction with the emergency social worker, providing that a full assessment is done within 48 hours. Where a social worker is not involved, an update will be carried out by the Home Manager/ Deputy Manager. We operate a non-sex discrimination policy, so all men and women are welcome.

Unfortunately, our homes do not cater for Nursing Care; it is a Residential Care Home. Any necessary minimal nursing care will be provided for service users by visiting District Nurses e.g. wound dressing. Any service user requiring full Nursing Care will be assessed and advised to go into a Nursing Home. Quite simply, we will not accept somebody's money if we can't deliver the care they require.

Introductory visits: Prospective long-term residents and short term residents are invited to come and visit the home for a cup of tea and a chat. It is important for the resident to come and meet the staff and to see the home for themselves prior to coming in. This is mutually beneficial to the resident and the care team.

Admission to Lakeview Rest Homes, in the first instance, is to be for a trial period of 2 weeks for both parties. It is advised that during this period, residents do not think of terminating their existing tenancy agreements.