If you are exploring care options for a loved one, the terminology can feel overwhelming. This guide explains clearly what residential care is, who it suits, and what good residential care actually looks like day to day.

Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults, but most are preventable. At Provence House, we take a proactive, person-centred approach to safety, combining expert staff, thoughtful environment design, and individual care planning to reduce risk without compromising residents' independence and dignity.

The difference between nursing and residential care is not always obvious, and getting it right matters. This guide explains what separates the two, how to work out which is appropriate, and why some homes, like Lavender Fields Care Village, can support higher-needs residents without a clinical setting.

A care village is a purpose-designed later-life community that combines residential care with on-site social, leisure and wellbeing facilities, giving residents everything they need for a full and connected daily life without leaving the grounds.