Exceptional Stroke Care at Home for over 60 years
Caring for a loved one after a stroke requires patience, care and understanding. At Consultus Care and Nursing, we are dedicated to providing tailored live-in care that supports your loved one in their recovery within the comfort of their own home. Our experienced carers offer compassionate support, helping your loved one regain independence, dignity, and confidence as they navigate life after a stroke.
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is cut off, stopping it from getting the oxygen and nutrients it needs. This can cause damage to brain cells and result in a wide range of symptoms, depending on which part of the brain is affected. Strokes often come on suddenly, with common signs including weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body.
Someone having a stroke might also experience slurred speech, difficulty understanding others, loss of balance, or confusion. Every stroke is different, but getting help quickly is crucial to limit long-term effects and give the best chance of recovery.
Types of stroke
Understanding the different types of strokes is essential for tailoring the right care and rehabilitation for your loved one. There are three main types of strokes, each with distinct causes and effects on the brain:
Ischaemic stroke: The most common type, ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot or plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain, cutting off oxygen supply. This leads to the death of brain cells in the affected area, causing issues with movement, speech, and cognitive function.
Haemorrhagic stroke: A haemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding in or around the brain. This type of stroke is often linked to high blood pressure or aneurysms and can lead to severe complications.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA): Also known as a mini-stroke, a TIA occurs when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. While symptoms usually resolve within minutes or hours, TIAs are serious warning signs of a potential future stroke and require medical attention to prevent a more severe event.
What is Stroke Live-In Care?
Stroke live-in care is a specialised service designed to support individuals recovering from a stroke. Strokes can have a significant impact on both physical and cognitive functions, leading to challenges with mobility, speech, memory, and emotional well-being. Our live-in care service focuses on delivering comprehensive care that addresses these challenges and supports rehabilitation.
With our dedicated carers, your loved one will receive one-on-one support with daily tasks, physical rehabilitation, and emotional well-being, all within the familiar surroundings of their own home.
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We provide exceptional, high-quality Live-in Care services throughout the UK. Call our friendly care consultants today to learn how Consultus Care & Nursing can support you or a loved one.
What does our Stroke Live-In Care include?
Our stroke live-in care service is comprehensive and adaptable to your loved one’s needs as they recover. We create tailored care plans that evolve as your loved one’s condition improves, ensuring they are supported at every stage of their recovery. Our services typically include:
Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure your loved one’s comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Medication support: Timely administration of medications, management of side effects, and co-ordination with healthcare professionals to ensure proper adherence to post-stroke care plans.
Mobility assistance: Helping your loved one move around safely, get in and out of bed, and use mobility aids to prevent falls and enhance physical recovery.
Rehabilitation support: Assisting with prescribed physical, occupational, and speech therapy exercises to promote mobility, strength, and cognitive recovery.
Meal preparation: Planning and preparing well-balanced meals that meet any dietary restrictions, helping your loved one maintain proper nutrition as they recover.
Companionship: Offering emotional support and companionship to help your loved one manage the psychological challenges of post-stroke recovery.
Household tasks: Taking care of household chores, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for your loved one.
Benefits of Live-In Stroke Care
Choosing the best care option for your loved one following a stroke is crucial to their recovery. While receiving care in a care or nursing home is an option, live-in care offers several distinct advantages that can significantly enhance quality of life and provide peace of mind for your family:
Familiar environment: Recovering at home provides comfort and familiarity, which can reduce stress and anxiety, aiding in a quicker and more effective recovery.
Personalised one-to-one support: Unlike in a nursing home where care is divided among many residents, live-in care ensures that your loved one receives focused, individualised care tailored to their unique needs.
Continuity of care: Live-in care allows for consistent routines and familiar caregivers, which is especially important in post-stroke recovery, as stability and routine contribute to better outcomes.
Family involvement: Live-in care enables family members to stay actively involved in their loved one’s recovery, providing input into the care plan and maintaining close relationships during this critical time.
Enhanced quality of life: With live-in care, your loved one can recover in the comfort of their own home while receiving expert care and rehabilitation, surrounded by familiar sights and loved ones.#
For couples: Couples live-in care enables life partners to remain together, receiving care in familiar environment. With residential care, couples are often split up, with few providers offering shared accommodation.
How we provide stroke care at home
At Consultus Care & Nursing, we offer three tailored services for individuals requiring live-in stroke care, ensuring your loved one receives the right level of care at each stage of their journey:
Introductory Live-in Care: We carefully match your loved one with a trained self employed carer, helping them remain in the comfort of their own home. This service is ideal for those seeking flexible, one-on-one support while maintaining independence and routine.
Managed Live-in Care: Our fully managed service provides on-going oversight and support, with our expert team handling all aspects of care management. This ensures peace of mind, knowing your loved one’s evolving needs are being met with compassion and consistency.
Managed Nursing Care: For individuals requiring more advanced medical care, our managed nursing service offers 24/7 support from experienced nurses. This service ensures complex healthcare needs are met while allowing your loved one to remain in the familiarity of home.
Why choose Consultus Care & Nursing?
Since 1962 Consultus Care and Nursing has been a trusted, highly regarded, nationwide provider of exceptional live-in care and nursing care at home. With a reputation for providing high-quality homecare, our established service is highly rated by clients who we enable to live well, in the comfort of their own homes.
Established and trusted
For over 60 years we have been trusted by families to provide the highest standards of live-in care and nursing care at home, with a reputation built on recommendation. We continue to be a family-owned and managed business, which means our focus is on the quality of our service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
Choice and control
Across our three live-in care services we offer families choice and flexibility. We know that every family’s circumstances are different, so once we match you with a perfect carer, you can either manage the care arrangement yourself, or we can manage it for you through our registered service, which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Exceptional care for life
From respite care, through to on-going live-in care to nursing care at home, choosing Consultus Care and Nursing means you do not need to move out of your home to get the care you need. We know continuity of care, in the place you love most, offers families much-needed peace of mind.
Accredited market leading training
Unlike other care agencies, all our carers receive our market leading training, endorsed by Skills for Care for its excellence. This means carers are skilled and experienced to deliver high quality care our clients expect. Nurses also have access to our training, and we support and invest in their on-going professional development.
Clinical oversight
Our live-in care and nursing service is overseen by our qualified registered nurses, who support our teams to ensure we can effectively help those living with complex conditions to live well at home.
How much does Stroke Care at Home cost?
The cost of live-in stroke care varies depending on the level of support required and your loved one’s specific needs. We are committed to transparent pricing, with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
Navigating the costs of care can feel overwhelming, which is why our Care Consultants are here to help. We will support you in exploring your options and finding a solution that works for your family.
For a personalised quote and to discuss your loved one’s needs in more detail, please contact us. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through the process and ensure that your loved one receives the care they need to recover and thrive.