Your Questions Answered
Q. Does the Home have a formal contract which clearly defines the service that will be provided and states the terms and conditions of Residency?
A. Yes, we have a full and comprehensive contact that has been compiled in accordance with the Office of Fair Trading guidelines to ensure ease of use. See link button below:
Q. Do you accept residents who suffer from dementia?
A. Yes. Some of our residents within the Abercorn Nursing Home have dementia and the staff has the requisite skills to care for them.
Q.I still wish to look at other nursing homes before deciding. Can you tell me how to find other homes?
A. Yes, you can go to the Care Commission's site or link directly to the Edinburgh Directory at:
Q.What is an ‘Advanced Directive’ and do I need one?
A. Advance directives (also known as living wills) allow you to outline the treatment and care you would like in the future, when you may not be able to communicate your wishes. It is your choice to have one. You can set up an advance directive through a solicitor, or you can fill in a prepared form. The Abercorn Nursing Home’s staff will be there to assist you.
We would recommend that you involve your doctor in writing your advance directive as he will be able help you go through the issues involved. Also, speak to your close friends or relatives about your advance directive. Involving them will help them understand your wishes. An advance directive should be reviewed regularly to ensure it is up to date
Q. Can I have a pet?
A.. No, unfortunately it is impracticable if everyone were to have pets. However, the Home has no difficulty with pets being brought into visit.
Q. What is the continuity and level of staffing like in the Home?
A. We are very fortunate that our staff remain loyal and committed to the Abercorn Nursing Home and have therefore remained in continuous service for some time.
Staffing levels are always set to ensure that staff have sufficient time to care for the Residents needs.
Q. What arrangements, if any, are made to cater for religious requirements?
A. The Abercorn Nursing Home accepts and respects all religious denominations. We have links to most of the local Church and religious organisations and your own Minister, Priest is welcome to visit you at any time. Families or friends are welcome to take you to organised services. We have a monthly communion service, held in the Home.
Q. Who will look after my medicines?
A. All medicines prescribed by a Doctor are stored in secured medicine cabinets and are dispensed at the prescribed times by the Registered Nurse on duty. However, should you prefer, and are able to look after your own medicines, this can be arranged.
