At Heaton House, we understand that making the decision to move into a care home is difficult for you or loved ones to make. However, it’s important to remember that there are lots of benefits to becoming a care home resident.
The benefits of living in a care home
Aside from receiving professional care 24 hours a day, living in a care home provides fantastic social benefits to residents. Our home in particular is a small one which provides a real family feel to residents. Care homes also run activities and events for residents that are specifically chosen to provide a range of benefits for people who want to take part in them.

These activities also mean that residents often get more physical activity in their day than they did living at home. This is a huge benefit to not just physical health, but mental health too. Being more active and surrounded by peers is proven to contribute to better mental health.
The food provided in care homes is also a huge benefit as it means that you or your loved one will maintain good eating habits. Something that is integral to anyone and especially important for people who have Dementia who may forget to eat or struggle with their relationship with food.
Making the right decision
Even though there are lots of benefits to living in a care home, we appreciate that it is still a difficult decision to make. We have a separate blog post that talks about making that decision.
If you do decide that a care home is the best option, the next challenge is to ensure that you choose the right one for you or the loved one you’re caring for. There are over 60 care homes in Worthing alone, each offering a variety of specialisms. So it can be a daunting task to know which one will be the right one.
It all depends on what is important to the person staying in the care home. For some, they want to be surrounded by lots of people and enjoy being social. For others, they prefer a quieter environment.
Something else to consider is the type of care that the potential resident requires. At Heaton House, we specialise in Dementia care for the early stages of Dementia. If the person you’re caring for needs further support, a care home that specialises in caring for people with more progressed Dementia may be more suitable.
As we’ve said, we really do appreciate that making the right decision can be daunting and we also know that we may not always be the right care home. We’ve been established in Worthing for over __ years and in that time have built up a big network amongst the local care providers. As such, our friendly team is always happy to speak to you to help you find the right fit for you.
Whether you’re just in the consideration stage of finding ca