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Although you may wish to look after the person you care for at home there may come a time when this is no longer possible. Once a decision has been made to go into a home you will need to consider what kind of accommodation offers the right care and surroundings for the person you care for.
Homes looking after more than three people must be registered (this requires them to be inspected by Social Work Services). It is best to use registered homes. Sometimes a home is ‘dual registered’ which means that it is allowed to operate both as a nursing home and a residential care home
Residential Homes
Residential Homes are suitable for people who can no longer live at home and need some help with getting up and washing etc. but who do not need skilled nursing care. Residential Homes may be run by Social Work Services, private businesses or voluntary organisations.
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes are suitable for people who require nursing care and are staffed by qualified nurses. Residential Nursing Homes may be run by Social Work Services, private businesses or voluntary organisations by law they must be registered with the local Health Board. When choosing a home it is essential that you and the person you care for visit any home you are considering. Check that the home is registered. The home should have a report of its annual inspection which it should be happy to let you see. You should also involve Social Work Services at this stage.
Check list of things to ask about
· Can the person bring personal belongings such as furniture?
· Are pets allowed?
· Can residents have their own TV or radio in their room?
· Will the person have a single or shared room?
· Do the bathroom facilities seem adequate?
· Are there tea making facilities?
· Are visitors welcome at any time?
· Is there a garden for residents to use?
· Does the home seem clean and comfortable?
· Do the staff seem friendly and competent?
· Do the other residents seem happy and active?
· Are there good local facilities such as shops and buses?
When you have decided on a home there are some things you can do to make the person you care for feel more at home there.
· Personalise their new room with their own furniture, pictures, ornaments etc.
· If possible have the person you care for visit the home a few times before they move in.
· If the person you care for knows any of the other residents, ask if it is possible for their rooms to be located near one another.
Care Homes in the Stirling Council Area.
Care Homes offer you 24 hour personal care if you cannot look after yourself in your own home and, as a result, you are at risk. Some Care Homes offer residential care, including specialist nursing care for people with high levels of need. Care Homes are also registered to care for people with particular needs and a social worker can help you to identify the best home for you, or you can contact the Care Commission for information. If you require assistance to pay for fees charged by a Care Home, you will be required to have a community care assessment which will be carried out by Social Work.
Care Commission:
Local Resource Centre
Springfield House
Laurel Hill Business Park
Laurel Hill Road
STIRLING
FK7 9JQ.
Tel 01786 406363
To view the Care Commission’s Reports on individual Care Homes on line go to the website: www.carecommission.com
Nursing Homes in the Stirling Council Area
Annfield House Nursing Home. 58 Annfield Gardens, Stirling, FK8 2BJ.
Tel: 01786 451122.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly. Dementia.
Respite care available.
Ashlea Nursing Home. Bracklinn Road, Callander. FK17 8EN
Tel: 01877 330325
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly. Learning Disability.
No Respite care available
Blanefield House Nursing Home. 105 Glasgow Road, Blanefield, G63 9AJ
Tel: 01360 771011
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly. Physical/Mental Disability.
Respite care available.
Manor Hall Care Home. Deanston, Nr Doune, FK16 6AD.
Tel: 01786 841077.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite care available.
Dunblane Nursing Home. 50 Doune Road, Dunblane, FK15 9HR.
Tel: 01786 822187.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite care available.
Fairview Nursing Home. 9 Cowie Road, Bannockburn, FK7 8JW.
Tel: 01786 816111.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly. Elderly mentally infirm.
Respite care available.
Forthbank Nursing Home. Kildean, Stirling. FK8 1RR
Tel: 01786 474745.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly. Dementia.
Respite care available.
Pinewood Nursing Home. Leny Road, Callander, FK17 8AP
Tel: 01877 330111.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite care available.
Randolph Hill Nursing Home. Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0BS.
Tel: 01786 825362.
Private Nursing Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite care available.
Wallace View Care Home. 77 West Haugh Road, Cornton, Stirling, FK9 5GF.
Tel: 01786 831444.
Private Nursing Home.
Comprises of 4 Units: One for Dementia, two for Frail/elderly and one for Frail/elderly who have early onset dementia.
Respite care available.
CARE HOMES: RESIDENTIAL
Residential Care Homes offer you 24-hour personal care if you cannot look after yourself in your own home and, as a result, you are at risk.
Allan Lodge. 1 Hillview Drive, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4BU.
Tel: 01786 833538.
Local Authority Residential Care Home
Comprises of 4 Units; Early Onset Dementia Unit. Dementia Unit. Mainstream Unit for the Elderly and a Rehabilitation Unit.
Respite care available.
Beech Gardens. Polmaise Road, Stirling, FK7 9JJ.
Tel: 01786 451158.
Local Authority Registered Care Housing comprising: 10 flatlets / bed sits with a tenancy agreement.
Staff on duty 24 hours to carry out prescribed Personal Care Plans.
Do not provide respite care.
Drumpark House Care Home. 7 Claremont Drive, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4EE.
Tel: 01786 833950.
Private Residential Care Home.
Frail/elderly. Dementia.
Respite care only when space allows.
Falls of Dochart. Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW.
Tel: 01567 820237.
Private Residential Care Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite care only when space allows.
Mountview. Bracklinn Road, Callander, FK17 8EH.
Tel: 01877 330760.
Private Residential Care Home.
Frail/elderly. Dementia.
Respite care only when space allows.
Strathendrick. Lomond Terrace, Balfron, G63 OPQ.
Tel: 01360 440369.
Local Authority Residential Care Home.
Elderly.
Respite Care & Rehabilitation available.
Trust Housing. Buchanan House, 34 Buchanan Place, Callander, FK17 8HJ
Tel: 01877 330746.
Residential Care Home.
Frail/elderly.
Respite Care & Rehabilitation available.
Wellgreen House. Wellgreen Place, Stirling, FK8 2DZ.
Tel: 01786 473116.
Local Authority Residential Care Home.
Elderly.
No respite care available.
Westerlands. Clifford Road, Stirling, FK8 8AZ.
Tel: 01786 473848.
Charitable Trust, Residential Care Home.
Dementia. Frail/elderly. Limited nursing care.
Respite care available.
William Simpson Home. Main Street, Old Plean, FK8 8BH.
Tel: 01786 812421.
Charitable Trust, Residential Care Home.
Elderly.
Respite care available.
Margaret Blackwood Housing : Broom Court, St. Ninians, Stirling FK7 7UN.
Tel: 01786 812864.
Not a Care Home but does have a small unit for Respite care for people with a physical disability.
Clients are normally referred by social services but can self refer.
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Stirling Carers Centre has sought to ensure that all the above information is accurate and up to date at time of printing. We cannot be held responsible for any consequences of use made of the information by members of the general public. Please also note that mention of the above organisations does not imply endorsement or recommendation.
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