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Highwood Care Home in Bideford

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Highwood Care Home and the Local Bideford Area

At Highwood Care Home, we take pride in residing in the local area of Bideford. Bideford is a beautiful town in North Devon, just an hour away from Exeter. With its rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and a variety of accessible attractions, Bideford offers a delightful experience for elderly people and their loved ones. The town is known for its picturesque location on the banks of the River Torridge and its traditional, narrow streets that offer a range of local shops and cafes to explore.

Individuals who reside in a care home around the Bideford area can enjoy a walk along the beach, whilst taking in the fresh air and wonderful views, or travel slightly further afield using the ferry, bus or train. With an array of places to visit and things to do in Bideford, you will never find yourself bored.

The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is definitely a place to visit, offering a diverse collection of art and artefacts for individuals to look at and learn about. Bideford Pannier Market is the perfect place for enjoying crafts, locally sourced fruit and veg, and shopping, providing residents with a chance to engage with the community and discover what they have to offer. The town’s historical significance is displayed through various buildings and guided tours, offering enriching experiences for those who want to learn more about Bideford and how it came about. If you don’t fancy visiting anywhere and just want to walk with your loved ones, there are a range of different routes to take, each offering a view of different kinds of wildlife.

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Receive First-Class Care in Bideford

Highwood Care Home takes great pride in delivering comprehensive, person-centered care within a luxurious, warm, and compassionate setting. Our high standard care services encompass Respite Care, Residential Care, Nursing Care and Dementia Care. We go the extra mile with a daily activities program that’s individually tailored to our residents’ preferences and needs, ensuring that each resident receives the support and care that they truly deserve.

We also provide care to each resident using a personalised care plan that outlines all needs including medical and personal care, along with opportunities for light physical activities and time outdoors whenever it is possible. These activities greatly benefit our residents’ mental and physical well-being. Our devoted teams are driven by their passion for delivering the highest standards of care to all our residents. We deeply value the uniqueness of each individual, ensuring that the services they receive are perfectly suited to their needs.

Who is our home suitable for?

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Respite Care
  • Early Stage Dementia
  • Advanced Dementia
  • Post-op or illness recovery
  • Parkinson’s
  • Palliative Care
  • Cancer Care
  • Alzheimer’s Care
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairments
  • Speech Impairments
  • Visual Impairments

Please call us to discuss your care needs

Our Respite Care in Bideford

We recognise that everybody deserves a break from time to time, and here at Highwood Care Home, our teams support and encourage that break. Take that time for yourself and know that a secure and supportive team of highly qualified individuals are on hand to care for your loved one, whether you’re seeking temporary care following a hospital stay or need some time to recover personally. The duration of respite care in our care home can vary, ranging from several weeks to a few months, dependent on individual requirements or needs, which we evaluate upon their arrival.

Respite care is particularly useful for individuals in need of rehabilitation after an illness or a hospital stay. Many individuals choose to stay at our care home for respite as a trial period to find out whether our home is the right fit for them before committing to us at Highwood Care Home as their permanent residence. We encourage potential residents of Highwood Care Home to undertake a trial stay with us before taking that significant step if you are uncertain.

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Our Residential Care in Bideford

Residing in a care home offers numerous advantages, including the communal living aspect that allows residents to connect with like-minded individuals. Here, they can thrive in an environment free from the burdens of home upkeep and everyday stresses. This is one of the factors that makes our residential care at Highwood Care Home so exceptional and unique. Our primary mission as a team is to empower our residents to lead independent lives, providing as much or as little assistance as they require.

We hold a firm belief in the importance of our residents’ needs within our care home, addressing their need in a way that is personalised to them. Our teams are dedicated to promoting both physical and mental well-being in the daily lives of our residents, ensuring that they receive the highest possible quality of life throughout their stay at Highwood Care Home.

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Our Nursing Care in Bideford

At Highwood Care Home, everybody residing with us has around-the-clock access to high standards of nursing care, available whenever they need it. Nursing care is most suitable for those living with high dependency or complex care needs, long-term medical conditions and physical disabilities. At Highwood, each resident is assigned a registered nurse to ensure a continuous and reliable level of care. This nurse becomes a friendly and familiar face, providing guidance for both residents and their loved ones.

In the rare event that your assigned nurse is unavailable, another designated key worker will quickly and happily step in to provide your care. Every single member of our team is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and extensively trained in caring for individuals with a diverse range of medical needs.

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Our Dementia Care in Bideford

Our teams have received thorough training in specialised dementia care, and we take great pride in delivering the highest quality of comprehensive care and support to each and every resident. We also recognise the impact that dementia can have on the loved ones of those living with the condition. Our care home extends its support not only to our residents but also to their family members and friends during their stay with us.

At Highwood Care Home, our home has been purposefully built to create a comforting and inviting environment for not only the individuals living with dementia but those closest to them This means that we can regularly organise activities tailored towards minimising the tensions and frustrations often paired with dementia by enhancing social and mental stimulation through interactions, supported by excellent facilities and dedicated team.

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Offering Support to Prospective Residents

At Highwood Care Home in Bideford, we understand that selecting a care home or nursing home, whether it may be for yourself or a loved one, is a decision that requires a lot of time, planning, and thoughtful consideration. We want to assure both current and prospective residents and their families that we are here to offer support and guidance whenever it is needed. Prospective residents are invited to consult with our Home Manager before admission, where we address all their enquiries and ensure that we can cater to their unique needs.

Our primary goal is to ensure that those at Highwood Care Home make the most of their time with us by engaging in activities that they are interested in. We are dedicated to providing assistance at every step of their journey as they explore their options and decide on the best care home for them. If you are uncertain about the type of care home or nursing home that would be suitable for you or a loved one, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Our qualified, helpful, and dedicated team is ready to answer your questions and provide the support you deserve.

All care homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on a yearly basis. The Care Quality Commission is a governing body responsible for ensuring that social care services, such as care homes, operate at the highest standard and deliver exceptional care. Viewing their score will give you an insight into the way that they run. We are delighted to welcome the CQC into our home when we open in early 2024.

The Best Places to Visit When Residing at Highwood Care Home

Highwood Care Home is in the heart of Bideford in North Devon. Visiting the River Torridge is just the beginning of things that you can do around the local community. Visiting local neighbourhoods including Appledore or Westward Ho! offers residents a range of new places to explore and people to meet. If you are unsure of where to spend your day out in Bideford, our activities coordinators will always offer the best recommendations. Bideford is a coastal town full of history and wonderful views so no matter where you decide to visit, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy. Highwood Care Home welcomes residents with all types of personalities, so whether you are more of a thrill seeker or are looking for an area of tranquillity, there will be something in Bideford.

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The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is a must-visit on a day out in Bideford. It was established in 1951 and is a hub for the arts, history, and culture, making it perfect for individuals wanting to learn more about the rich history of Bideford. When you are finished exploring, there is also a café to relax in. Alternatively, if residents and their families are looking for a different type of history, the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre is devoted to specifically railway history with features such as an interactive interpretation centre and a railway museum. On the occasion, they also offer cab rides in their diesel locomotives.

For more green-fingered residents, the local B&M includes a garden centre with many different plants or flowers that they could add to our wonderful terrace. Whether they prefer to grow their favourite flower or a fruit or vegetable, we will be able to find something to accommodate those residents. If our residents and their families are accustomed to a more active lifestyle, the Tarka Trail is a resident-friendly walking route. In total, it covers approximately 180 miles of paths so you can choose a different small route to take each time, and never run out of views!

For residents or family members who prefer a beach view, Westward Ho! Beach is just a short drive from Highwood Care Home. It is named after the novel written by Charles Kingsley and is well known for its sandy shores and activities available to visitors. Watch your kites soar across the sky or explore the marine life within the many rock pools.

No matter what your preference is, at Highwood Care Home we want our residents to make the most of their days and incorporate regular days out in Bideford into our all-inclusive activities program.

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Life at Highwood Care Home

At Highwood Care Home, the needs and interests of our residents always come first, and we encourage everyone to make their own choices and continue to live their lives as they wish. Our team works hard to form relationships with our residents and their families so that their every need and wish is met. Thanks to our various facilities, range of care services, and purpose-built environment, residents are able to pursue their passions and enjoy a happy life.

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Highwood Care Home
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
EX39 3AB

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