Nursing Homes in Plymouth

Plymouth is a beautiful town in the county of Devon that is popular with both the local population and tourists to the area. Nursing homes in Plymouth offer the services of registered, general nurses (RGN`s) who can provide treatment and medication to people who have the need for round the clock care on a permanent or temporary basis. Some of the nursing homes in Plymouth are the focus of this article.

Furzehatt Care Centre

Furzehatt is one of the most sophisticated nursing homes in Plymouth, offering a purpose built structure that can care for 62 residents with dementia and related forms of the condition such as Alzheimer`s.

All nursing and care is carried out by expert, highly trained staff in an environment that is beneficial to the emotional needs of residents, staff aim to encourage empowerment and independence whilst always giving a helping hand when needed. The home has access to many modern day facilities including:

En-suite bedrooms
Private gardens
Conservatory lounge
Assisted bathing and shower rooms

Organised activities are popular at the home with different things each day to keep residents healthy and improve well-being. Activities are organised to suit all residents from arts and crafts and quizzes to day trips to the seaside.

Parkwood House

One of many private nursing homes in Plymouth, Parkwood House offers 24 hour nursing and care to people with dementia and Alzheimer`s, they also offer specialist care to sufferers of epilepsy and various neurological disorders. The home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac which overlooks Davenport Park it is also just a short distance from local shops, banks and cafes. With room for 46 residents the home has a very lively and sociable atmosphere that suits both staff and residents. Two lounges on the bottom floor can be used for activities and watching television and an upper floor lounge that can be accessed by lift as-well as stairs allow residents to entertain guests and socialise in more privacy. Chefs provide a wide variety of meals daily, all home cooked with fresh ingredients, other services are regularly provided to residents with hairdressers and chiropodists offered to residents.

Springfields Care Home

Nursing homes that are under the umbrella of the Four Seasons Healthcare group are always likely to provide the highest level of care possible to residents. Springfield Care Home is one of those homes, they specialise in offering dementia and Alzheimer`s care for up to 85 residents. The homes location in the Elburton district of Plymouth gives it great accessibility to the city centre making public transport and shop within easy reach. The purpose built accommodation offers both single occupancy and shared rooms all with en-suite bedrooms and facilities that enhance independence, TV lounges can be used by all guests and quiet sitting rooms are perfect for relaxation. Choice and sociability is important at meal times and Springfields offers both with separate dining rooms for residents to enjoy each other’s company whilst also enjoying a range of home cooked meals.