Nursing care is for those who require medical care and personal care 24/7, including those who may need Palliative Care. This also includes rehabilitative care for those who have suffered from a stroke, those who have physical limitations and individuals with long term health concerns.

Receiving Nursing Care in a Nursing Home

Nursing care provided in nursing homes in Aberdeen includes looking after an individual’s health and wellbeing through medical tasks such as administering medication, monitoring vital signs and wound care. All of this care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is delivered by registered nurses. This type of care also involves personal hygiene care such as dressing and bathing.

For those receiving nursing care, there will always be at least one nurse on call and they will work with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care is offered and frequent medical treatment is provided. Additionally, nursing care plans will be made for each individual based off their needs, requirements and preferences. Nursing care in Aberdeen is all about maintaining an individuals’ health, addressing medical needs and creating a supportive environment.

The Difference Between Care Homes and Nursing Homes

Within a residential care home carers will provide personal care. However, for complex medical care and needing a qualified nurse available 24/7, nursing homes are able to offer residents with specialised nursing care. The nursing staff are trained to support medical nursing needs of residents, including administering intravenous medication, as well as caring for those who have more advanced stages of illnesses or severe physical disabilities.

Nursing home fees will vary and due to the higher level of care needed, as well as specialised services, staff and facilities, nursing home costs are usually more expensive than residential homes. If you or a loved one is assessed as needing ongoing nursing care, it is likely that you’ll/they’ll be eligible for NHS funded nursing care which covers the nursing portion of care needs.

Who is Nursing Care For?

If you’re finding specific aspects of life challenging and can no longer care for yourself without support from others, it could be time to move into a care home. Yet, if you’re finding you have more medical needs which require care from a registered nurse, a nursing home could be more suited. In some cases and homes, you could be able to live in a residential care home to begin with, before moving into a nursing home, especially if your needs increase. It’s important to know that you could need nursing care following on from a hospital stay or if you’ve been diagnosed with a certain condition.

If you’re unsure about your care needs or whether you need nursing care, you can apply for a care needs assessment by social services. This is a free assessment where they work out the care you need and advise you with the different places that the care can be provided, for example, a nursing care home.

Luxury Nursing Care in Aberdeen

When you receive nursing care at Rubislaw Park Care Home, we can assure you that any changes in health are rapidly detected and a doctor can be contacted quickly if necessary. Our nursing home in Aberdeen provides all of our residents with the assurance of professional nursing care alongside being able to keep as much independence as possible. 

We have dedicated and compassionate team of qualified care assistants and nurses who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter what time of the day or night, to provide care and support residents with as much or as little as they need it, including any mental health issues anyone has. We value each one of our residents’ talents and skill sets and we actively encourage them to use them as much as they can, as it helps maintain their independence alongside enhancing their social and physical activity. Our qualified nurses are experts and are educated to recognise signs and symptoms of illnesses; they’re amazing at recognising when nursing care can be the best option for our residents.

Alongside being proficient in nursing care, we also have a team of experts for Palliative Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care. Residents have access to all areas of personal assistance due to being a luxurious residential care home, which makes us an excellent care provider for those who have medical conditions which need constant medical attention.

When it comes to nursing care, the type of assistance and care provided to each one of our residents, all care is personalised to their individual needs. Nursing care is perfect for those who are going through a particularly difficult time, mentally and physically. Our team of trained staff always go the extra mile to make sure all residents are getting the best levels of treatment during any our of the day.

For more information on our nursing care, our care home or any other of the services we provide, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.