What happens when a formerly healthy resident becomes in need of constant care?
This can become a problem, because an Abbeyfield House is not designed or staffed to cope with this situation. If a resident reaches this stage, in fairness to the housekeeper, other residents, and above all the ailing resident, other arrangements have to be made. Many Abbeyfield committees have established resident criteria early on, and share that with the residents and families, so that if a resident needs care not meeting the criteria and beyond the scope of the menu of services, they must move on to more sophisticated care areas.
