Long Term Care
Long-term care is at the heart of what we do. The majority of our residents from Weymouth make Primrose Lodge their permanent home in Dorset. We encourage our residents to feel at home, make new friends and become involved in the day-to-day activities that provide social opportunities and stimulation.
Primrose Lodge Weymouth provides a home for life. This means that we care for residents from the moment they arrive and for the rest of their lives - no matter how much their physical or mental health may deteriorate. This approach to care gives security to both residents and their families.
Care Plans
All of our residents are treated with the utmost respect and understanding and their right to make informed choices is an essential part of their care. This is balanced carefully with the need for preference and effective choice while ensuring that their safety is maintained at all times.
Our experienced and fully trained staff ensure that care is always impeccable; we have a deep understanding and empathy for every resident we work with.
Caring Relationships
Primrose Lodge Weymouth has a ‘home from home' family atmosphere enhanced by our long-term residents and staff. Our excellent team of local Dorset staff have worked here for some time and are an important factor as we believe residents should know who is delivering their personal care.
By building a caring relationship over a period of time and getting to know a little of each person’s history and family background, we can understand what really makes a difference to their quality of life and provide care that is personal to their needs.
Our charming home is full of character and personality and the friendly atmosphere comes from our wonderful team of long standing staff who have a wealth of experience. Residents' needs always come first and we like to encourage the residents to feel Primrose Lodge is their home and to treat it as such.
Long-Term Care FAQs
Long-term care is when someone moves into a nursing home or residential care home for an extended period. Usually, the resident will make the care home their permanent home and go on to sell or hand down their home.
This type of care meets the medical and personal needs of those who are unable to look after themselves and live independently.
Services that are part of our long-term care include:
- An engaging activities programme
- Day trips out
- Use of facilities such as communal spaces and gardens
- Cooked meals
- Laundry & housekeeping
- Personal care assistance
- Medicine management
- Mobility support
- Therapies
Visit our care home to learn more about the services that are provided as part of our long-term care service.
Long-term care is usually for those who are unable to live independently due to health conditions and ageing.
It can be hard to know when your loved one might need to think about long-term care for your loved one. Common signs include:
- Difficulty performing day-to-day tasks
- Frequent medical needs
- You have concerns about their safety at home
- Current caregivers are unable to provide the level of care they need
If you aren’t sure whether your loved one needs long-term care, speak to our team today, and we can talk through their needs and guide you through the most suitable care options.
Costs can vary depending on the level of care required, the room they stay in and the specific residential home. Contact us for pricing information for our care home.
At Primrose Lodge, we provide a range of care services:
- Medicine management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Mental health care
All our residents have a bespoke care plan which enables our care staff to provide consistent care at the level your loved one needs. These care plans ensure that we take into consideration the personal preferences of your loved one so they feel comfortable and happy with the care they are receiving.
Nothing. Residential care is a different term for long-term care. Both provide assistance and support for those who are no longer able to live independently in their own homes.
All of our residents are encouraged to take part in our activities programme, which consists of a wide range of activities and day trips.
Typical activities include:
- Pampering Sessions
- Pub Games & Quizzes
- Parties
- Themed Events
- Music & Sing-a-longs
- Exercise Sessions
- Crafts
- Animal Therapy
General medication management is managed by our care staff, who will follow your loved one’s care plan to ensure they receive the correct medicine at the right time.
We work with local medical professionals such as GPs, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure we provide a holistic and comprehensive care service.
Absolutely. All of our meals are freshly home-cooked by our in-house chefs and kitchen staff using fresh ingredients.
Our menus are tailored to provide balanced, nutritious and wholesome cuisine so residents get all the nutrients they need. We are also able to personalise menus to cater to all tastes and dietary requirements.
Of course! We love having friends and family of our residents visiting our home. Maintaining relationships with those outside the home is vital for your loved one, so we encourage relatives and family to visit as often as possible.
We have an open-door approach, so do not implement restricted visiting hours. Just turn up and sign in.