Respite Care

Penrose Court Care Home warmly welcomes anyone who is looking for a place to rest and recover. If you are looking for short-term care for a loved one or yourself for any reason, then we are here to help. A minimum stay of 3 weeks applies to our respite care package.

Care homes and nursing homes can help people recuperate faster after being ill or spending time in hospital, also allowing time for adaptations to be made to an individual’s home. Many will also arrange for respite care as an alternative when caregivers need time for themselves, or as a trial stay to determine whether the home is a good fit for them to move into permanently.

What Does Respite Care Mean?

Respite care can take many forms including recuperation following a hospital stay or illness or providing a crucial break for carers to go on holiday, or simply having some well-earned time off for themselves. Residents in respite can use this as an opportunity to meet new people and try out new activities.

A respite stay could be anything from a few weeks to several months – depending on each individual’s needs. Respite care is ideal for those looking for convalescence or a trial stay as a temporary resident to see if the home is the right choice for them in the future.

Respite Care at Penrose Court Care Home

At Penrose Court Care Home, we are committed to ensuring that you and your loved ones have total peace of mind. All of our short-term residents receive the same great level of person-centred care that our long-stay residents do; we really do offer a home-from-home.

Our respite care packages are designed to allow people a little R&R whether that be the carer or the person being cared for. Individuals may also choose to join us for a short stay just to recharge their batteries before going back to independent living. Whatever the reason for choosing respite care you will be assured of a warm welcome at Penrose Court Care Home. A minimum stay of 3 weeks applies to our respite care package.

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What You’ll Find at Penrose Court

In order for our residents to have comfort and convenience, and to get the individualised support they need, we have carefully designed our care home to include a variety of facilities and services.

Nurse Call Systems

Personalised Care Plans

Profiling Beds

Access to a GP

Access to an Optician

Access to a Dentist

Access to a Chiropodist

Access to a Physiotherapist

Respite Care FAQs

Respite care at Penrose Court Care Home is available to any individual that requires support on a short-term basis. Respite care provides an opportunity for recovery and assistance with activities of daily living when a caregiver needs a break from their caregiving responsibilities. If you or a loved one needs full-time care, respite care can also be used to trial our home for 4 weeks to see if it’s a right fit for the long-term.

The same levels of care and services are provided to all of our residents, no matter their length of stay. During a resident’s stay, the individual can expect their own bedroom, meals and refreshments, activities and entertainment, access to our in-house facilities, and support with activities of daily living. Depending on the care needs of the individual, nursing care may also be provided.

The length of stay for respite care always varies depending on the individual’s needs and the availability of respite care beds. At Penrose Court Care Home, a minimum length of stay of 3 weeks does apply to allow residents to feel settled and get the most out of our support – for further information please do get in contact with our team.

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How We Care For You

We are proud to provide a variety of care services at our care home in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. We believe that every resident should be given the opportunity to receive high-quality care as well as continue hobbies, pursue interests, and meet new people.

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