What Is Person-Centred Care in a Nursing Home?
At Curam Care Homes, we believe that every resident deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s why we follow a Person-Centred Care approach—a model of care that puts the individual needs, preferences, values and dignity of each resident at the heart of all decision making and daily care.
What Does Person-Centred Care Mean?
Person-centred care means treating each resident as a unique individual, not just as someone receiving care. This approach goes beyond addressing physical health—it looks at the resident’s emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological needs as well.
From the moment someone moves to our home, we take the time to get to know them—their life story, routines, values, interests, and goals. This information helps our team create a personalised care plan called ‘Key to Me’ that reflects who they are and what matters most to them.
Each resident’s personalised ‘Key to Me’ care plan is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect their evolving health needs, personal preferences, and individual care goals.
Why Is Person-Centred Care Important?
Multiple studies have shown that person-centred care improves quality of life, promotes independence, and supports overall wellbeing in older adults. It allows residents to retain a sense of control, purpose, and dignity—even as their health needs change.
For example, if a resident enjoys attending religious services, we help them stay involved. If someone prefers meals at a certain time or has particular food preferences, we adjust accordingly. Every decision—from daily routines to medical treatments—is made with the resident, not just for them.
Our Commitment to Personalised Support
At Curam Care Homes, our team work closely with residents and their loved ones to deliver care that is flexible, respectful, and empowering. Whether through person-centred nutrition, tailored activities, or emotional support, our goal is to make every resident feel at home, supported, and connected.