{"id":1281,"date":"2022-03-01T16:40:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=1281"},"modified":"2026-03-30T18:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:32:36","slug":"residential-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-adults\/residential-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  \">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A man walks away from a kitchen, he's smiling as he looks down at a plate of biscuits\" class=\"wp-image-60760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ben-Turner-3-scaled-1600x1068.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box  ctaBox    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  align-right\">\n    <div class=\"ctaBox__row\">\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Sense Residential Care offers round-the-clock support for disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__cta\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\" class=\"button  button--primary\">Speak to our team<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sense Residential Care offers a place to call home for disabled people with complex needs. No matter what your needs, or how you communicate, our expert staff will be able to support you to live the life you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our residents have their own rooms, and choose how they spend their time, with the reassurance of 24-hour care. Want to learn a new skill, go shopping or make friends? Sense staff will be there to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Residential Care ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People supported by this Sense service live in homes where care  is always available, 24 hours a day. This can take some of the stress out of day-to-day living, by giving you help with anything you find difficult, and helping you to keep safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving into residential care is a big step. Some people consider it after they\u2019ve tried other options, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-adults\/community-support\/\">community support<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-adults__trashed\/supported-living\/\">Supported Living<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can live in Sense Residential Care?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>deafblind<\/strong> or have <strong>complex needs<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find the support you need with Sense Residential Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could mean that you have two or more of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Sensory impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t an exhaustive list. Not sure if Residential Care is right for you or your loved one? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">Speak to a member of our team to find out more about who we support.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why choose Sense Residential Care<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Sense resident is unique. When you stay with us, you\u2019ll get a care plan that\u2019s tailored specifically to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Shape your routine around your likes, dislikes, goals and dreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ll adapt your space to suit you, including colour contrasts and lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll have access to the support you need to communicate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our arts, sports and wellbeing activities will keep you busy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet like-minded people and make friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our standard of care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of Sense\u2019s residential support homes for disabled adults are registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-adults\/senses-care-quality-commission-ratings\/\">You can see our CQC ratings here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have our own set of standards \u2013 the Sense Quality Framework and the Sense Outcomes Framework \u2013 to measure how well we\u2019re supporting you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">Reach out to our team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about Residential Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat does residential mean?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>\u201cResidential\u201d means a place that\u2019s designed to be lived in. Sense Residential Care homes are places that provide support where you live, full-time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat is a care home?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>\u201cResidential care\u201d and \u201ccare homes\u201d are the same thing: places you live where you can be cared for, 24 hours a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tHow much will my local authority pay for a care home?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Your local council might pay towards the cost of your care if you have less than \u00a323,250 in savings and assets. Exactly how much they\u2019ll pay depends on your specific situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/social-care-and-support-guide\/money-work-and-benefits\/when-the-council-might-pay-for-your-care\/\">Find out more about funding on the NHS website.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions at all about finances and Sense Residential Care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">speak to one of our team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat&#039;s the cost of residential care?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The cost of residential care varies depending on lots of different factors, like which home you\u2019re looking at, and how much care you need. If you have any questions at all about finances and Sense Residential Care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">speak to one of our team.<\/a> They&#8217;d be happy to talk it through with you!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat&#039;s the difference between Supported Living and Residential Care?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Residential Care is delivered in group homes, where you\u2019ll get 24-hour care. Sense Supported Living is better suited for people who want to live a bit more independently. You\u2019ll be a tenant of your house or flat, with responsibilities. But you\u2019ll still get support from care staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-adults__trashed\/supported-living\/\">Find out more about supported living with Sense Living.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tHow many carers to residents in a residential home?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>This depends on the individual needs of our residents in each home. We assess the needs of everyone in our care, and make sure that they always have enough carers to support them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tIs my disabled son\/daughter\/relative eligible for support?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Our residents all around the UK have a huge range of complex needs. If you\u2019re not sure if your loved one is eligible for support from us, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">get in touch with our team<\/a>. We\u2019d be happy to chat to you!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10  size-large\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak to our team to find out more about Residential Care for disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/ask-us-for-help\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore our other services <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-card-group aligncenter\"><div 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has-large-font-size\">We\u2019re the national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex needs. We\u2019re here for people of all ages and their families. 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