Person Centred Care Plan

What Is a Care Plan in a Care Home?

If you’re asking what is a care plan in a care home, it is a detailed plan that outlines how an individual’s care needs will be met on a daily basis.

A person centred care plan includes:

• Medical conditions and healthcare requirements
• Personal routines and preferences
• Support with mobility and personal care
• Emotional and social wellbeing
• Dietary needs and lifestyle choices

This ensures consistent, safe, and high-quality care for every resident.

What Is a Person Centred Care Plan?

A person centred care plan places the individual at the heart of all decisions about their care.

This means:

• Care is tailored to the individual, not just their condition
• Personal preferences and routines are respected
• Independence is encouraged wherever possible
• Families are involved in shaping care

At Devon Lodge, every care plan is unique, reflecting the individuality of each resident.

Dementia Care Plan: Supporting Individual Needs

For residents living with dementia, a dementia care plan is essential to ensure the right level of support.

Our approach focuses on:

• Maintaining familiar routines
• Supporting communication and understanding
• Reducing anxiety and confusion
• Promoting emotional wellbeing

By using a person-centred approach, we ensure residents feel safe, valued, and understood at all times.

Personalised Care Plan Tailored to You

Every personalised care plan at Devon Lodge Residential Care Home is created through close collaboration.

We work with:

• Residents
• Families
• Local GPs
• District Nurses
• Other healthcare professionals

Residents can also keep their existing GP if they are local, or we can assist with transferring to a nearby surgery if preferred.

This collaborative approach ensures every care plan reflects the full picture of the individual’s needs.

Benefits of a Care Plan

There are many benefits of a care plan, especially when it is person centred:

• Consistent and reliable care
• Greater independence and dignity
• Improved communication between carers and families
• Flexibility to adapt as needs change
• Peace of mind for loved ones

A well-designed care plan ensures every detail is considered.

What Makes a Good Care Plan?

When choosing a care provider, it’s important to understand what makes a good care plan.

A high-quality person centred care plan should be:

• Individualised – tailored to the person’s unique needs
• Regularly reviewed – updated as circumstances change
• Collaborative – involving residents and families
• Holistic – addressing physical, emotional, and social needs
• Clear and structured – easy for staff to follow consistently

At Devon Lodge, we ensure every care plan meets these standards.

Working with Healthcare Professionals

To provide the best possible care, we work closely with:

• Local GPs
• District Nurses
• Specialist healthcare providers

This ensures residents receive expert medical support alongside day-to-day care.

Our Range of Care Services

Our person centred care plans support a wide range of services, including:

• Residential Care
• Mild Dementia Care
• Respite and Short Breaks
• Sensory Impairment Support
• Physical Disability Care
• End of Life Care (with dignity and compassion)

Each service is tailored through a personalised care plan to meet individual needs.