A day in the life of a resident
The path to choosing a care home can be challenging, but gaining a clear picture of what daily life looks like offers immense reassurance. At Oakwood House, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care, within a warm, purpose-built environment.
Here is a look at a typical day, designed to be enriching, stimulating, and centred around the unique needs of every individual.
morning: person-centered support and specialist care
The day begins gently, with our compassionate, highly qualified team on hand to provide assistance with personal morning routines. We understand that as care needs increase, maintaining dignity and comfort is vital.
- Personalised Care: Every resident has a personalised care plan tailored to their individual preferences, health requirements, and routines. Our team is available 24 hours a day, providing continuous support.
- Specialist Nursing: For those requiring specialist support, our experienced medical professionals manage care and adapt it as needs change. Our nursing care is delivered by a team committed to following the latest best clinical practices.
- Breakfast: Residents can enjoy a nutritious breakfast in our dining areas, choosing from porridge, cereals, fresh fruit, a continental selection, or a traditional cooked breakfast.
Midday: engagement, activity and connection
The late morning and afternoon are focused on our well-established wellness programme, designed to keep residents active, fulfilled, and happy. Our activities fall into four key benefit categories:
Benefit category | purpose | activities example |
Physical Wellbeing | Mobility, coordination, gentle strength-building actives | Feel goof fitness |
Cognitive stimulation | Supports memory, problem-solving and focus. | Trivia Tuesday |
Emotional enrichment | Enhances mood, creativity, stress reducing and reminiscence | Art club |
Social Connection | Builds conversation, community, and a sense of belonging | Coffee, cake and quiz |
Lunch is a social event, with chefs catering to all dietary needs and preferences. Our menu features dishes like Chicken Pasta Salad or Poached Fish in Lemon & Parsley Sauce with new potatoes & green beans.
afternoon & evening: comfort and continuity
The afternoon provides time for quiet reflection, enjoying the cosy library (with a piano) or the lounge will host another activity for the residents to enjoy.
We also arrange access to specialist services such as audiology and chiropody, ensuring every personal need is met with dignity and care.
Dinner offers another delicious, freshly prepared meal, such as soup of the day or omelettes, before the day concludes. Our compassionate focus on nursing support ensures every resident feels safe, secure, and comfortable as they prepare for a peaceful night.
At Oakwood House, every detail, from the care plan to the communal areas, is designed to support residents in staying active, fulfilled, and deeply cared for.
learn more about life at oakwood house:
- Call us: 01603 361 417
- Email us: Enquiries@oakwoodhousecare.org
- Address: Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TP
