Whilst we all hope that moving into a care home is a perfect fit, sometimes circumstances may mean that moving from one home to another needs to happen. This may be because of a care home shutting down or a change in care needs but whatever happens, Select Healthcare is here to help. If you are considering changing care homes, here is a guide to making it a seamless transition.

Moving From One Care Home to Another

As with moving into a care home for the first time, making the right choice for your new care home is extremely important. Even if you have done all the right things when choosing a care home the first time around such as visiting the home, asking all of the right questions and meeting staff and residents, sometimes things just aren’t a right fit. In this case, it is important that you have talked to the care home about your problems. Sometimes all that is needed is a change or routine or for new procedures to be put into place by the home and this can save a lot of upheaval. However, if moving from one care home to another is still required, it is important to be as meticulous as you were the first time around when searching for a new care home for you or your loved one.

Moving to a New Care Home Due to Changing Care Needs

Sometimes, a change in needs, such as the progression of a health condition can mean that your loved one’s current care facility can no longer manage their needs. If you or your loved one are moving to a new care home due to a change in care needs, it is important that you check if the new care home is capable of dealing with these changes. At Select Healthcare, our homes specialise in caring for individuals with a range of different care needs. We have care homes centred around everything from elderly care to brain injuries to ensure our level of care fits the needs of our residents. 

Moving into a Care Home Checklist

Whether you are moving from a medical facility to a care home or moving from one care home to another, there are some key things to bear in mind.

• - Ensure your new care home can cater for your needs. If your current care home no longer fulfils your needs, you can request a needs assessment from your local social services, they can then help advise based on your new needs.

• - Review your current care home contract. If you are a self-funder it is important you review the terms and conditions of the cancellation process including the required notice period. If your care has been organised through your local authority, call your local council to see how they can help you move care home.

• - Visit your new care home to get a feel for the environment and how it works to make sure it is the right fit for you.

• - Make sure family and friends are aware of the move and the new address.

• - Create an itemised list of everything that should be moving with you or your loved one.

Select Care Homes Are Here to Help

Select Healthcare provides care for a wide range of needs, with specialist care homes trained to care for everything from those with learning disabilities to elderly and mentally infirm residents. If you need any help or advice on moving to a different care home, contact our team now and we will be happy to help guide you through the process

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