Nursing Homes
Nursing homes provide 24 hour nursing care by qualified nurses and other carers. The person in charge of the home must be a qualified nurse or doctor and there will always be nursing staff on duty. Some homes are run by voluntary organisations or charities but most are run privately by individuals.
If you are assessed by Social Services as needing nursing care they will help you to find a suitable nursing home.
Nursing homes should not be confused with residential homes which provide full board and personal care but not nursing care.
Nursing homes are registered to provide care for people of specific ages and needs. A range of nursing homes cater for people of all ages and nursing care needs.
In Torfaen, all nursing homes are run independently of the National Health Service and local council.
All nursing homes in Torfaen are registered and inspected by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. However, some homes provide both residential and nursing care for different residents and are registered by the Commission for Social Care Inspection to provide both services.
Lists of registered nursing homes can be obtained from Social Services.