Today my mother moved into residential care. We were fortunate to find a room available in a place that is still allowing some visits, as most nursing homes are not allowing any visits at all at the moment. My father and I went to have a look at it earlier this week. We couldn't have a full tour, of course, but we could get a bit of an idea of how it works. Even that was a bonus as most homes aren't even allowing family of prospective residents inside.
The facility is divided into separate sections with a homey atmosphere. The kitchen,
dining
and lounge areas
look and feel more like a family home than an institution. There are 7 or 8 bedrooms in each "home" section. Mum's room looks out on a bit of garden and the street, so she can watch the world go by.
Mum has always insisted she did not want to go into a nursing home, but really there is no alternative for her now. It is a traumatic time for us all, but I sincerely hope that Mum will be happy here.
9 comments:
It looks really good, about as far from an institutional space as you could go and still be manageable. You are very fortunate to find it so quickly.
Wishing your mum a happy residential time there, it looks very nice and peace of mind for you that she is being taken care of.
Not an easy decision for any of us--but the time comes when it is the best solution...be kind to yourself...and know you are doing the very best you can for her...;)))
~ ~ ~ from still at home Julierose
What a wonderful facility! Wish we had homes like that here in the US. If we do, I've never seen one.
It looks like a lovely home for your Mum and I hope she settles in well.
Great you can still visit.
Vireya It looks a nice place, I hope your Mum is happy. Kate
No one wants to go into a nursing home, but sometimes it is the best option.
It's such a hard time for everyone, but you know she will have others around for her safety and entertainment. It looks like a lovely place.
I am glad you found somewhere so nice and a room with a lovely view. It is a terribly hard to make these arrangements when your Mum doesn't want to accept what must be, so best wishes to you all during this awful time.
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