Residential Care

Although many people are staying at home longer, there is evidence to suggest that factors such as loneliness and isolation can lead to declining health and depression. Tilsley House focusses on maintaining individual lifestyle choices and empowering people to enjoy stimulating and fulfilling lives. Our staff emphasise sensitive care while providing support that retains our residents' choices, personal preferences and independence. We encourage residents to continue any hobbies and pastimes they previously and currently enjoy and to sample new opportunities and experiences within an inclusive community setting.

Tilsley House is a Residential Care Home for the older person requiring help with their daily needs. We care for up to 31 clients, each of whom will have individual care requirements. These can range from just needing a place of safety & security to requiring assistance with every basic care need.

We work closely with health professionals and families to provide quality care for our residents and to ensure that their lives in Tilsley House are relaxing, rewarding and above all caring.

Information is sought during the pre-admission assessment from the resident, from relatives or existing carers and, in some cases, from social workers, to build a picture of the care requirements of the individual. Visits to the home are recommended to get a feel for the environment and to socialise with the staff and other residents. Where appropriate, room choices are also discussed – options can be available for ground floor bedrooms, en-suite rooms, etc.

We aim to personalise the care provided to each resident and encourage family and friend involvement to help us to map out the best form of care for your loved one. Our residents regularly go home to families for meals, go to church events, special occasions and outings which we believe is an important way for them to interact with others outside Tilsley House.

Daily Living at Tilsley House

Please see below a rough outline of a daily routine which some residents may use as a structure:

8am: Breakfast – either a tray taken to bedroom or in the dining room
9:30-10:30am: Personal care delivered to client (as required)
10:30am: Prayer Meeting for those who wish to participate – this involves a few hymns, readings or any speakers etc.
11am: Hot refreshments and snacks (e.g. fruit, biscuits)
11:30am: Morning Activities (e.g. gentle exercises, reminiscence therapy)
12am: Juice round – to increase hydration and decrease risks of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) which are common in amongst the elderly
12:30pm: Lunch (choices offered from AM and all diets catered for)
1:30pm: Afternoon activities (e.g. bingo, external providers etc)
3pm: Afternoon refreshments (and another juice round before tea)
5pm: Tea time
7pm onwards: Individual bedtime routines/medication
8pm: Staff changeover – Night shift begins (assisting residents to bed, carrying out two-hourly checks, dealing with client needs and preferences)