Advice for families

Helpful guidance for your next step.

Straightforward information about choosing care, planning a visit and understanding your options.

Understanding your options

Residential care or nursing care?

Residential care supports day-to-day living. Nursing care adds continuous clinical support from registered nurses on site.

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Residential care

Suitable for people who need help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and companionship but do not require ongoing nursing treatment.

  • Daily living support
  • Medication assistance
  • Meals and nutrition
  • Mobility and companionship

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Nursing care

Usually needed where complex conditions require regular clinical monitoring or treatment by registered nurses.

  • Registered nurses on site
  • Ongoing clinical monitoring
  • Complex medical support

Where Heathside fits

Residential care, clearly explained

Heathside provides residential care only. We support adults aged 65 and over, including people living with mild or moderate dementia, subject to an individual assessment.

Trusted information

Useful sources for families

Current guidance opens on the organisation’s own website.