Residential Care

Yes, absolutely. We actively encourage residents to personalise their room with familiar items from home. Many people bring a favourite armchair, photographs, ornaments, bedding, or small pieces of furniture that help their room feel like their own space. There are some practical limits due to room sizes and fire safety regulations, but we'll talk you through what works best when you visit. The important thing is that your loved one's room feels personal and comfortable, filled with the things that matter to them.

The key difference is the level of medical support provided. Residential care offers help with daily living – meals, personal care, medication support and companionship – but doesn't have registered nurses on site 24 hours a day. Nursing care includes all of this, plus round-the-clock nursing support for people with complex medical needs such as wound care, feeding tubes, or conditions requiring constant clinical monitoring. At Canwick House, we provide residential care and work closely with local GPs and district nurses who visit when needed. If your loved one's needs change and they require nursing care, we'll talk you through the next steps honestly and supportively.

Funding for residential care can feel complicated, but we'll help you understand your options in plain, straightforward language. Many of our residents are self-funding, which means they or their family pay for care directly. Weekly fees at Canwick House start from £1,200, though the exact cost depends on individual needs. Some people may be eligible for local authority support if they meet certain criteria around care needs and finances. In certain circumstances, NHS Continuing Healthcare funding might be available, though this is relatively rare for residential care. The most important thing is finding the right home for your loved one. We'll talk you through the costs openly and help you understand what financial support might be available for your particular situation.