What are the benefits of a care home for people living with dementia?

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Benefits of a dementia care home

At HC-One, we support people living with dementia across the UK throughout their dementia care journey. Our care home teams understand that making the decision to move into a care home can be a difficult time, especially when somebody is living with dementia.

However, there are a number of benefits that a care home can offer to people living with dementia, from expert 24-hour support to companionship, safety and reassurance for families.

  1. Personalised dementia care and support, 24 hours a day: A care home can offer families peace of mind that care and support are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the right care in place, people living with dementia can often manage their symptoms more effectively than living at home, in turn improving quality of life.

  2. Activities and companionship: Sometimes people living with dementia can experience loneliness and isolation, especially if they live alone at home. A care home can offer new opportunities to make friends and enjoy social interaction, activities and companionship, which are vital to quality of life and emotional wellbeing. At HC-One, our activities are often designed to support both mental and physical stimulation for people living with dementia, helping people to maintain an active lifestyle in our homes.

  3. Personalised care planning: Every person who moves into our care homes has a personalised care plan, which our teams work closely on with residents and their families before they move in. It’s important to us that residents are actively involved in making decisions about their care, which is a benefit of planning a care home earlier on in the dementia journey, when the person living with dementia is able.

  4. A safe and welcoming environment: Our care homes are designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where every person living there feels safe and secure. Residents are invited to bring along photos, ornaments and small items of furniture from home so their room becomes a familiar place where they feel they belong from day one.

  5. Peace of mind and support for families: Knowing that someone living with dementia has the right care in place can help ease the pressure on families providing care at home. However, we understand that many family members and friends still want to play an active role in their loved one’s care, so we make sure to keep families involved and updated with what’s going on in our homes. Families are also welcome to visit regularly, whether that’s simply catching up over a cuppa, or joining us for a trip out into the community.

  6. Understanding dementia throughout the journey: Dementia is a progressive condition, and care needs can change over time. A care home will help support residents and families throughout the journey. From the early stages of dementia to end-of-life care, our teams work closely with families to ensure that every decision reflects the person’s individual wishes and wellbeing.


For many families, the biggest advantage of a dementia care home is knowing their loved one is safe, supported and not alone. If you or a family member are living with dementia care, and you’re not sure if a care home is right for you, speak to our friendly team or book a visit to find out more.

Call us on 0333 999 8699 or use our helpful search tool to find a care home near you.