being sent to a care home instead of intensive rehab

[kandy0616]

hey guys, has anyone had to go into or have had thier loved one move straight into a specialised care home instead of intensive rehab for brain injury? if so please can you tell me if they have managed to come home and what its like or if they do help. i just have in my head they are going to send him there and leave him there with no help.

[Pairofboots]

If it is a generic service I would worry. Ok there are good, and not so good homes. But these are not generally geared up to support rehab. Proportionally the staffing ratio is much lower than a rehab services, and the dedicated specialist are not involved.

If it is a specialist care home then the staff ratio will be better, but I would still be concerned about the scope to assist in supporting effective rehab.

I might be a bit over worrying in my opinion? I would want to know exactly what the long term plans there are for your partner, are there plans to support rehabilitation? Is there a plan to move your partner to a dedicated rehab service later, is it envisaged that he will be eventually discharged to your home?

It's many years since I have had any contact with care services, and even when I had professional contact, I was disappointed with a lack of forward thinking. I hope I am wrong 🍀

[Suziewong15]

Hi, I’m in a similar situation! My husband was moved to a care home last night waiting for assessments to what happens next! He’s been in the acute stroke ward for seven weeks, not well enough mentally to come home as it’s affected his mental capacity, understanding, communication etc😔 I do hope both our husbands get the care and rehab they deserve, thinking of you.

[cat3]

Hi kandy. 'Specialised' suggests more comprehensive care than a basic care home offers but I'd be wanting to know if a specific care plan is in place for your partner's ongoing needs and progress. Can you make an appointment to speak with his consultant or specialist nurse to check ?

When my ex husband was diagnosed as minimally conscious his consultant wanted him transferred to the specialist rehab unit at the excellent Walton hospital. However, having full power of attorney, his wife insisted he go into a care home closer to their home, though she rarely visited.

My daughter tried to arranged for speech and physio therapy but her efforts were, again, blocked by his wife. So perhaps questions about your partner's care need to come from whoever has power of attorney (parents perhaps ?)

Your could also try contacting 'PALS' for advice on ongoing care for your partner, or maybe the Headway helpline on freephone 0808 800 2244 before the weekend.

Best wishes, Cat x