What's The Difference Between A Nursing Home And

[emmie]

a care home. I thought they were one and the same thing

[Mamyalynne]

Useful link.....


http://balcombecarehomes.co.uk/2014/04/explaining-difference-care-home-nursing-home/

[Zacs-Master]

https://balcombecarehomes.co.uk/2014/04/explaining-difference-care-home-nursing-home/

[Zacs-Master]

Snap!

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, looks a clear concise explanation so a good place to start.

[Old_Geezer]

One has nurses, the other carers ?

[mikey4444]

Think so OG, yes.

[emmie]

my mother who is 87 may need to go into a home, she has many needs, not least having a stoma, so a nursing home is a safer environment in all likelihood.

[emmie]

there is a considerable difference between the two which i hadn't realised, i really thought they were one and the same.

[Mamyalynne]

I think you're right to think that way Emmie.

[Mamyalynne]

Crossed there , I meant to consider a Nursing Home given the level of care required.

[Zacs-Master]

I would imagine no reputable care home would take on someone with a stoma.

[emmie]

zac
why not?

[emmie]

if so it would have to be a nursing home..

[Zacs-Master]

Because they need qualified nursing care. I would imagine. Could be wrong.

[Mamyalynne]

Stoma care isn't difficult really but I don't know the rules re homes on this one.

[Old_Geezer]

My grandmother used to be in a care home, but there came a time when they could no longer cope and she had to be moved into a nursing home. Not an ideal thing, to move and change environment, when a little muddled and aged.

[ummmm]

My grandad was in a nursing home because he required a catheter (sp) and was bed bound. My nan was in a care home because besides everyday type meds she could care for herself to a good degree.

[ladybirder]

I expect the Nursing Home will be a lot more expensive than a Care Home?

[ummmm]

Not massively, LB, I think it was about £1,100 for nans and £1,300 for grandads. Nan's was a much much nicer home though. Brand new and more like a hotel.

[ladybirder]

Was that fairly recently ummmm? I wondered because Nurses are more expensive to employ than Carers. But then I don't know the ratio Nurse/Carer per patient in a Nursing Home.