Elderly Care in Welwyn Garden City
“Welwyn Grange offers you an array of Elderly Care, from Residential Care to specialised Dementia Care in Welwyn Garden City. Our qualified and freindly care teams are here for you 24/7, so you can count on them to keep you physically and mentally well, as well as prevent any unnecessary hospital visits.”
What makes Residential Care at Welwyn Grange unique?
Our Elderly Residential Care in the beautiful Welwyn Garden City stems from a positive, uplifting, life-affirming environment within our care home. Welwyn Grange has been specifically created to provide accessibility and independence for all our residents, so you still feel in control. Our passionate and friendly care professionals deliver outstanding personalised quality care within our Elderly care home in Welwyn Garden City. We understand that everybody is different, so that is why we always go the extra mile to get to know each resident individually and tailor any care and support needed.
Our home has been carefully designed for our residents to feel in their own home in a cosy warm atmosphere. The home is newly built, and developed to be both ‘fit for purpose’ and stylish. The Elderly Care home has a bright airy flow throughout, with large windows letting the natural sunlight as well as stunning views of the beautiful garden spaces onsite. The premises are made up of individual households with 16 ensuite large bedrooms. Each bedroom is spacious with its own private dining room area and air-conditioned lounge with a large flat-screen TV. We pride ourselves on the thriving community that has grown within our Elderly Care home, and gives residents an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends through regular events and exciting facilities onsite. Ashridge are our care apartments that offer exclusive penthouse living for singles or couples that provide the support needed, whilst future-proofing if care needs change over time.
Why choose Elderly Residential Care at Welwyn Grange?
- High-quality Elderly Care service, in which every resident has their own key worker, with whom they can build a strong, trusting friendship.
- 24-hour, 7 days a week dedicated support for daily tasks and other care.
- Located in the peaceful Welwyn Garden City.
- Each apartment has spacious en suite shower facilities as well as flat-screen TVs, and Wi-fi amenities.
- Overall rating ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.
- We highly recommend and encourage an active and nutritious lifestyle.
- Person-centred approach for different types of care include; Residential Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, specialist Dementia Care and Palliative Care.
- Qualified and trained Elderly Care professionals to help identify what care best suits your individual needs.
- Enhanced GP service, paid for by Welwyn Grange, to ensure quick and easy access to expert GPs.
Residential Care Lifestyle at Welwyn Grange
Our Elderly Residential Care in Welwyn Garden City enables you to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle, with the reassurance of knowing fully qualified care professionals are on hand 24/7, to provide care and extra support to day-to-day life when needed. At Welwyn Grange, our ethos and culture are based on to improve quality of life and encourage positive wellbeing for our residents. It is easy to become isolated and lonely, so that’s why At Welwyn Grange our dedicated Lifestyle Coordinators plan out and organise exciting and fun engaging social events that fill up the calendar month, so you will always have something to do. Not only are the activities there to be enjoyed by our residents, but they are open to our resident’s friends and family members, so everyone can join in the fun. Whether you feel up to engaging in social activities or relaxing in a quiet area with your own company, at Welwyn Grange your independence is a top priority so you always have the choice to do as you please and enjoy life.
Fine Dining and Private Dining at Welwyn Grange
At Welwyn Grange, we cater only the finest foods to our residents in Elderly Care. We believe that great nutrition is vital for health, well-being and a high quality of life. Our person centered care home services entail professional chefs on site compiling excellent-tasting dishes that are nutritionally balanced and visually appetising. There is no repetition when it comes to the selection of food, as our menus are seasonally inspired. Not only does Welwyn Grange have a variety of dishes, but the chefs host fun tasting sessions with the residents to ensure the menus match your individual taste and preferences, so you can enjoy the delicious foods just how you love them. We also cater for anyone who requires a modified or fortified diet while still ensuring an inclusive and social dining experience. There are also plenty of specially selected drinks available to complement your meals such as different wines and beers that can enhance your meal even further.
Our dining room spaces are a great way for your loved one to socialise with others and enjoy your meal with entertainment. The dining rooms at Welwyn Grange are filled with luxury from each corner and are airconditioned for those hot summer days. Not only can our residents dine inside, but our care home provides dining tables outside in the garden so everyone can enjoy their meals in the fresh sunny outdoors. At Welwyen Grange, there are dining rooms available for private dining occasions like celebrating a birthday, or anniversary or hosting lunch with visiting family. The private dining is a great way to host special events for our residents to enjoy with the people they love.
Luxury Facilities at Welwyn Grange
Our Elderly Care home in Welwyn Garden City, not only provides primary health support but offers residents an array of luxury facilities without needing to leave the home. Welwyn Grange has its own spa treatment room as well as a hairdressing salon, so you can relax and pamper yourself whenever you please. Not only do we have fully equipped hair salons and beauty spa facilities, but we also have a large cinema room. There is no better way to watch a movie than with surround sound speakers and a massive screen with your friends. We also welcome guests from a variety of different industries and backgrounds from the local community and further, to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and demonstrations, such as organising visits to the home from local primary schools and music performances from local artists.
For our residents who love to travel and visit different places outside the home, Welwyn Grange provides safe and secure transport to different local locations in Welwyn Garden City by a member of the Care team you will get to know very well. Whether it is for local communities like prayer groups or going to fabulous local cafes, restaurants or shopping in the city centre like John Lewis, it is our priority to ensure our residents get to and from the home safely.
Cost of Elderly Care at Welwyn Grange
At Welwyn Grange, we prefer a transparent approach to the cost of our Elderly Care. We ensure you continue to have full control of your finances if you are funding your own personal care. As everyone is unique, we know the importance of finding the right support that meets your individual needs, so we do a friendly assessment of every resident before coming to stay at Welwyn Grange so that we can be confident in being able to fully support your specific care needs. After the assessment, some individuals require enhanced care, which you will be made aware of before agreeing to come and live in care with us. This is only applied in exceptional circumstances.
The cost of the Elderly Care at Welwyn Grange is a weekly figure and will be dependent on which room or apartment you choose as well as the type of care you require. The cost also includes anything that may be described as ‘hotel costs’, such as all meals and laundry (personal clothing and bed linen).
“Once assessed, the only things you will need to budget for are down to your personal choice, things like hairdressing or chiropody appointments or your own daily paper, or personal interest magazine”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Elderly Care?
Elderly Care is an umbrella term which refers to a wide range of care services intended to support older individuals to live as comfortably and independently as possible. At Welwyn Grange, we have multiple types of Elderly care services that are tailored for each resident. Elderly care at Welwyn Grange means the staff work around the clock, providing meals, housekeeping services and assistance with everyday needs.
How to know what type of care I need?
It is completely normal for anyone to not know what type of care is needed for them or their loved ones. That is why at our Elderly Care home in Welwyn Garden City, our specialies and trained care professionals conduct a friendly initial assessment before moving into the home, to fully understand the kind of care required and create a personalised support care plan.
When should an Elderly person go into a care home?
There is no specific time an elderly person should go into a care home. An Elderly Care home is there to provide support when the individual can no longer live independently or additional support is needed. This is typically when an Elderly person goes into a care home. Other reasons do not only need to be for physical support but also mental support, for elderly individuals who feel lonely and isolated. Moving into a care home offers plenty of socialisation and endless opportunities to meet new people and make new friends.