Long Term Care Options in Surrey

Kingswood Court is a provider of high quality nursing care in Tadworth, Surrey. We offer long term care as part of our many different services. Our experienced care team is dedicated to providing our residents with only the best long term care - we listen to our residents and will tailor our care to suit their specific needs.

What is long term care?

Long term care is a form of care provided to individuals on an ongoing basis which can vary depending on their needs. This type of care is what most care home residents receive when they need support going about daily tasks and activities. Normally, this is because of a serious health issue or disability, but a person can also require long term care as a result of something sudden, such as a stroke or heart attack.

Long term care can take place in residential and nursing homes as well as in the community. This makes long term care the most common form of care in the UK. However, most long term care is actually provided unpaid by family members at home. Despite this, there are many nursing and care homes around the country that specialise in long term care.

Who might need long term care?

It’s hard to say with confidence who will need long term care in their life as there are various contributing factors. Here are a few of the factors that can contribute to someone needing long term care:

Age - as we get older, we become less able. We also have a higher risk of injury and illness as a result. This is why older people often need to be placed in a long term nursing or care home.

Marital status - this might seem a little unexpected, but it’s just as much of a contributing factor. Married couples are likely to have their partner to act as a carer should their other half fall ill, for example. Unfortunately, those living alone will not have the same luxury, and would therefore need long term care of some kind.

Diet and lifestyle - a healthy lifestyle generally means you stay healthier for longer. Lots of exercise and a good diet will mean that you are less likely to need long term care, whilst the opposite is also true.

Risk of ill health - here we’re talking specifically about your family’s health history. If you’re predisposed to a certain illness, for example, then you’re more likely to need long term care at some point in your life.

Different types of long term care

Long term care can take many different forms - it can look different depending on the individual's personal circumstances. These are some examples of the various types of long term care:

Home-based - this type of long term care is given at home, usually by a relative, spouse, friend or specialist carer. It normally involves health, personal and support services.

In care / nursing home - most people receiving long term care do so in a specialist facility - either in a care home or a nursing home. Here, residents get a specially created support plan, with care delivered by professionals.

Long term care in Surrey

Kingswood Court is well-equipped to provide long term care that’s catered to individual needs. Our nursing home is located in Tadworth, Surrey and is easily accessible by car and public transport. We offer a range of care services, including long term care, and would be happy to talk you through your options. So, why not get in touch with us to discuss your long term care options?