Respite Care in Colney
Respite Care
Short term relief for you and your family.
Why choose respite care?
There are three main reasons for choosing a stay in short term care.
The first is if family members are going away and they are looking for reassurance that their loved one is safe and well in their absence.
The second is if you are thinking about moving into care but would like to trial a stay before committing to a permanent move. And the third is for individuals recovering from an operation or fall and so require additional temporary assistance.



Why choose respite care?
There are three main reasons for choosing a stay in short term care. The first is if family members are going away and they are looking for reassurance that their loved one is safe and well in their absence.
The second is if you are thinking about moving into care but would like to trial a stay before committing to a permanent move. And the third is for individuals recovering from an operation or fall and so require additional, temporary assistance.


Is respite care for you?
If you choose to come to Oakwood House as a respite resident, either under residential care or nursing care, you will have access to all the same benefits our permanent residents receive. This includes access to qualified carers, the opportunity to take part in daily activities, day trips, support in starting a new hobby, and freshly prepared meals three times a day.
No matter how long your stay, you’ll always be seen as part of the Oakwood House community.

Is respite care for you?
If you choose to come to Oakwood House as a respite resident, either under residential care or nursing care, you will have access to all the same benefits our permanent residents receive. This includes access to qualified carers, the opportunity to take part in daily activities, day trips, support in starting a new hobby, and freshly prepared meals three times a day.
No matter how long your stay, you’ll always be seen as part of the Oakwood House community.
The benefits of respite care
- Access to carers when you need us
- Make new friends
- Fresh and nutritious meals
- Reassurance of safety whilst loved ones are away
- Communal activities
- Support if recovering from an injury / operation
- Become a part of a community
- Medication management



The benefits of respite care
- Access to carers when you need us
- Make new friends
- Fresh and nutritious meals
- Reassurance of safety whilst loved ones are away
- Communal activities
- Support if recovering from an injury / operation
- Become a part of a community
- Medication management

Happy residents and their families
G M
Son of resident
“My 97-year-old mother was at another facility local to Oakwood House Care Home. I wish she had never set foot in there. Oakwood House Care Home have demonstrated to me what excellent care can and should be. “
P H
Son of Resident
“I would thoroughly recommend Oakwood House Care Home, it is clean and the staff and management are friendly and helpful. I know my mother is being well looked after and she is adjusting slowly but surely after 3 months in hospital”
S F
Daughter of resident
“From the minute my mum arrived by ambulance and was given her room, I could not have been more delighted. The care, compassion and kind attention shown to my mum by all of the staff was amazing.”
T E
Son of resident
“My parents and our family were always treated in a professional and courteous manner. Also helpful in providing video calls to maintain contact and Covid friendly visits.”
M M
Wife of resident
“My family and I would like to say a heartfelt thanks to every member of staff who looked after our beloved husband and dad with the kindest of gentle care that made his last week as comfortable as he could be.”
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