Stroke care
Exceptional stroke care at home for over 60 years
Stroke care
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.
Talk to us today
Give us a call to discuss your needs with one of our friendly, expert Care Advisors. They will guide you through your options to ensure you make the right choice for you and your family.
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.
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 difficulties with mobility, speech, memory, and emotional well-being. Our live-in care service focuses on delivering comprehensive care that addresses these 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.
Our stroke live-in care typically includes:
Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care to ensure your loved one’s comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Medications support: If you receive care from a carer we introduce to you, whilst they are trained to support a person with their medications, we do not manage or oversee medication regimes. With our fully managed service, carers are trained in medications management and there is oversight from your Care Consultant, which is beneficial particularly if you have a complex medications regime.
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
When it comes to choosing the best care option for your loved one, deciding between live-in care at home and moving into a residential care or nursing home is a significant decision. Live-in dementia care offers several advantages over receiving care in a care home setting, particularly in terms of quality of life and the level of personalised attention your loved one will receive.
How we provide stroke care at home
At Consultus Care and Nursing, we offer three distinct live-in care services for those recovering from a stroke. We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right level of care that meets their needs, whilst providing choice as to how their care arrangement is managed.
Introductory live-in care
With our introductory live-in care service, we recruit a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of us. In contrast to our managed live-in care service, with introductory care, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce to you, and the carers are paid directly by you.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, which results in regular inspections to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard. We fully manage the service, which means carers are supervised, managed and monitored by us when working in a client’s home.
Live-in nursing
Our live-in nurses are fully qualified registered nurses, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. They are carefully selected for their specific skills and knowledge and have a broad range of experience including community and acute nursing, and palliative care.
Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing?
One of the longest-established and most trusted providers
Founded in 1962, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing. With over 60 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s longest-established, most highly recommended and experienced providers.
Unrivalled choice and control over your care
We understand that every person’s needs are different and every family’s situation is unique. With our choice of fully managed live-in care and nursing, and our introductory service, we offer more flexibility and personalisation than any other provider.
Highly trained nurses and carers
We are nationally recognised for the quality of our nurses and carers. With market-leading training, delivered at our own, multi-award-winning training centre (a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence), they provide exemplary, compassionate care tailored to individual needs, offering total peace of mind for clients and their families.
Expert care and support, dedicated to you
Our Care Consultants oversee our nursing and managed care services supporting only a small number of families. This means our service is truly personal, with unrivalled support and continuity of care. Reassurance that we are there when you need us most.
Family-founded, family-owned
We continue to be a family-owned and family-managed business. The largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider in the UK, we focus on what our clients and their families need from a high-quality care service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
Your live-in care questions, answered
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.
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