I'm trying to do some research on residential care homes and I am having a hard time finding information on them. No less, trying to find them in my local communities (surrounding San Marcos/San Antonio/Lockhart). Can anybody help me out in finding the guidelines to creating a faciliity?

Edward L

Question answered by ron_mexico

As far as I know, there is no such thing as "guidelines" for creating such a facility -- mainly because each facility can be different. Ultimately, your facility will need to follow applicable state and federal laws. How you choose to do that is entirely up to you. There are tons of legal issues to deal with, such as obtaining appropriate state licenses, developing a standard of care, developing end user contracts, etc, so hiring an attorney with expertise in health care law is in your best interest. In the short term, you can do your own legal research (e.g., at your local law school library) and familiarize yourself with the applicable state and federal health care laws.

What do you call that large cook serving machine in residential care homes?

To people who have worked as DIETARY AIDES at residential cares homes and hospitals, what do you call the cook's main serving machine that the he/she puts the resident's meals in and keeps it warm?? LOL, I really need to know what it's called. Thanks!

miraclebaby11

Question answered by lady_catseyes

If you're referring to the large "table" where pans of food pare placed and servied out of, its called a steam table. If you a referring to the "cart" that trays are placed in, its called a warming or warmer cart.

How do I open a Residential Care Home in the UK?

What organisations do I need to get in touch with to find all I need to know in order to open a residential care home in the UK. This is in regard to policies and legislation and any assistance from government departments.

Nursey Bloke

Question answered by jacqueline e

Social services and your local council

do they do residential homes for depression?

I'm doing a health and social project for school, and we have to create our own residential care home. I was planning on making mine about depression, self-harm and eating disorders, but I didn't know if they done them types of residential. Also if they do have this what are the general age groups? Do they do it for teenagers or is it for over 16s? Also residential care homes is were they live there isn't it?

Kayla

Question answered by SJE

I haven't heard of residential homes for depression/self-harm/eating disorders in the UK. But as far as I am aware, there are (temporary) residential facilities for those with eating disorders, and inpatient facilities for those with depression/self-harm. Usually, those under 18 committed with depression/self-harm issues are in the children's ward or the adolescent's ward depending on their age. Those over the age of 18 are usually in the adult's ward. (Either in general or specialist hospitals). To my knowledge, I don't know any permanent residential homes for mental health issues except for dementia and schizophrenia.

I work in a private care home, which union should I join?

I don't know which union to join. I work in a private residential care home and as far as I'm aware I will be the only employee to join one. I need some back up with my rights and treatment at work. Thank you. I forgot to mention I'm in the UK.

soggy

Question answered by Wolfie

Unison!

What would you like to ask?worked for a residential care home,been there 5 months. reported 2 members of staff?

worked for a residential care home,been there 5 months. reported 2 members of staff for getting residents up at 3.30am,now im being investegated for being a bully against the 1 of the staff members,who work the opposite shift to me. ive had a letter to say

curly tops

Question answered by Landlord

OK. You reported your concerns. They reported theirs. I have no idea how a letter would help. If you made a false report that could certainly be seen as harassing. Harassing the co-workers when you are the new hire is not the greatest idea you ever had.

Why is Residential Care the fastest growing type of care for the elderly?

Why do more people chose residential care over nursing homes for healthcare for the elderly?

heidixx3

Question answered by Stella Mk 2

Its two totally different things. Residential care is a home with a little bit of care available if you need it. That is the obvious choice for the majority of people who are fairly independant , and just lonely or needing someone to call on occasionally. Nursing homes are for totally dependant people - people with serious illnesses and severe disabilities like stroke victims , folks with dementia, people with debilitating arthritis. These people need round-the-clock nursing care - they need someone to get them in and out of bed, take them to the toilet, everything. You can't compare the two - its like comparing apples and oranges. People chose the correct place to live depending on their circumstances.

Is it not a right of care home residents to smoke in there own rooms?

I work in a residential care home and the resident in question was taken in on the condition he smoked only in his own room or outside now after a few months he is not aloud to smoke in room only outside I fact has been persuaded to stop smoking ally together well at least when boss's are around and been 70 years of age like him I find this most unfare after all the law states you can't smoke in public place but his room is not public?

Suzie

Question answered by David14

I find your lack of proper English disturbing. What you think is fair is irrelevant. Those are the rules.

Do you think that young kids mimicking others is deemed as inappropriate. ?

I think it is part of young peoples make up and development. But mimicking in some residential care homes is seen as disrespect- full. Such things as such as copying others accents is seen as bullying. please reply with your thoughts.

John M

Question answered by Sleepyriggles

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery isn't it?

I want to open my own residential care home for people with learning disabilities in uk?

can someone please advice me on how i can get started in the business, i want to open my own care home residential home for people with learning disabilites in uk i have worked in care for most of my life and now want to open my own. i do have the funds, i need to know who i go and ask and get advice from. am willing to do what it takes because i love to care for people. can anyone please advise me please. very much appreciated. thanks a bunch.

sweety

Question answered by sarah

Hi, Sounds like a great idea, I am also enthusiastic and passionate about the care for others. I could think of a few suggestions but don't know what would be of use, I think if it makes sense to yourself also that we have chat and I find out more about your situation and how best to share the knowledge and experience I have? my number is 07810034534