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Let Lottie help you find the right care home for your loved one

Finding the right care home can be stressful and time-consuming. Here’s how to feel confident about making the right decision about your parents or loved one’s future…

It may surprise you, but searching for the right kind of care is one of life’s most stressful periods. In fact, research from the CQC (Care Quality Commission) discovered over half of all those surveyed said it was in their top 3 most stressful life events.

When choosing a care home for a relative, there’s so much to consider. Does it meet their care needs? What activities are on offer? Are there opportunities to make friends and meet people? Will they lead a comfortable and stimulating life? And perhaps crucially… how much will it cost?

Care isn’t one size fits all. A care home that suits a friend’s parents might not be the right choice for yours. The more help you can get to narrow down your search and make the right choice, the better.

Which is where the team at Lottie can help.

Doing the hard work for you

Lottie is a trusted (4.9 on Trustpilot) independent company connecting care seekers to the very best care homes. Essentially, it wants to make your search for the right care home simpler.

Thanks to human expertise and smart technology, it does the hard work for you.

Every care home listed on Lottie has been hand-picked and vetted by its team of Care Experts. The Lottie’s website not only allows you to filter homes in your area, but also facilities that are on offer for each home.

Lottie is on a mission to modernise the care search process, to make it easier and simpler for you. That’s why you can request a free shortlist of care options directly from the Lottie’s website.

The service is completely free to use and there’s always someone available when your search becomes harder than you want it to be. Lottie’s team of in-house care experts can guide you through the process, hand-pick options to best suit your search, book viewings, and liaise with the homes on your behalf – helping lighten the load and holding your hand through the entire process.

Knowing what makes a good care home

You probably have little – or no – idea what makes a good care home, but you do know the little things your loved ones are starting to struggle with in daily life.

Lottie lets you build a care home experience that’s unique to your loved one’s needs, wants and budget. It gives you the online tools you need to search and compare care homes in your local area.

You can also filter results by budget, care required, facilities, home experiences, property type and size. Whether your loved one is looking to move in with their furry friends, has keen appreciation for the movies or an avid reader, you can filter for homes that offer the facilities that will provide them with a fulfilled and stimulating stay.

This enables you to fine-tune your search to focus on the things that are most important to you and your loved one. Start by requesting a free shortlist from Lottie’s website.

For each property, Lottie states the price, Care Quality Commission rating, and lets you contact the care home directly through the site for a detailed fee breakdown or to book a viewing.

Next chapter, not final chapter

Lottie is on a mission. Not only does it want to modernise the care search process, it is also committed to changing people’s idea of what ‘modern care’ should look like.

The decision to move into a care home doesn’t have to signal the beginning of the end. It can be the next chapter for an older person.

With a little help from Lottie, you can find a care home that can enhance the life of a loved one. From cinema trips to fitness classes, your search can be tailored to their likes and dislikes. And the result? A care home that prioritises keeping its community active, entertained and mentally stimulated.

Give your loved one a happier, healthier, more fulfilled later life with a little help from Lottie. Start your search for the right care home today or request a bespoke shortlist according to your needs.

Here’s a link to Lottie’s exclusive special offers page

Not sure what you’re looking for – have you considered the care at home option? You can explore the differences between the two options in more detail in the Care Home vs. Care at Home article.

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