There’s Always Something Happening at Melrose
One of the many things we pride ourselves on here at Melrose is our ability to be completely open and honest with residents and their loved ones. That’s why we’re not going to pretend that this pandemic has been anything less than a tragedy: something all nursing homes in Worthing and beyond have had to […]
Couples Staying in Care Homes Together
At Melrose Nursing Home, our aim is to deliver the absolute best care service we possibly can. This means that alongside the individual care that we provide – whether that’s long-term, convalescent or respite care – there are also options for couples to live together. We provide large double rooms or two singles, depending on […]
How SMART Care ensures the highest of standards at Melrose
Here at Melrose, we’re proud to boast our exceptional service, individual-focused approach and our Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, we’re not just an example of excellent care homes in Worthing: we’re also part of the SMART Care Homes Group. This group has instilled us with our values and helped us grow […]
COVID-19 Vaccination and Care Homes
This year has been an unprecedented one, with many living in uncertainty. Thankfully, the announcement of the COVID-19 vaccination approval has been a welcome glimmer of hope as we look to close out 2020. Here at Melrose, we are completely committed to ensuring the safety of all our residents and staff. As one of the […]
What you should be looking for from a care home, post-COVID lockdown
The Coronavirus pandemic has been one of the greatest challenges care homes have ever faced. There’s no point downplaying it, we work with some of the most vulnerable groups to the virus, and it’s something we have had to take extremely seriously. There is nothing more important to us than keeping our residents safe, and […]
What it takes to be an outstanding care home
At Melrose, we’re extremely proud of receiving an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, to many reading this, that accolade may seem like a vague one. What exactly is an outstanding care home? How does it differ from your average care home? Well, what outstanding means to us is that, while we’re […]
How You Can Help The Elderly In Your Community During Coronavirus Outbreak
We’re not going to sugar-coat the situation: COVID-19 is a disaster on a scale rarely seen throughout history and is something that the vast majority of us will have had no comparative experience. It’s hard to know what the best course of action is and how best to help, especially as the near future holds […]
How to Keep the Elderly Social During the Covid-19 Outbreak
This is a very difficult subject. Not only because of the sheer severity of the situation, but also because this is such an unprecedented situation – especially when it comes to keeping elderly people social. The coronavirus has attacked our ability to get together and combat loneliness directly at its source, and it is elderly […]
Understanding Depression in the Elderly
When it comes to depression, most of us underestimate the issue. It’s not something you can see on the outside and it’s not something most people tend to advertise. So, while most of us are aware it is a problem, few realise its true impact. This is especially the case with the elderly. As a […]
Nutrition For The Elderly: Healthy Fats
When growing older, it is very common to start to lose our natural cravings for food. Of course, there are situations when this can be caused by an illness, serious or otherwise, and if a change in appetite appears to be very sudden and severe, then medical attention should be sought. However, most of the […]