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Respite and transitional care

Short-term care, with all the comforts of home

A supportive stay after illness, surgery or hospital, a proper break for a family carer, or a chance to try residential care before deciding.

Residents and staff enjoying a celebration in a Nettlestead lounge

An award-winning care home in Bromley, South East London
Providing boutique care for over 40 years
A freshly prepared dessert at Nettlestead
A little time and support

The same care, however long the stay

Short-stay residents receive the same personal care, freshly prepared meals and access to activities as everyone who lives at Nettlestead.

A stay can help when someone is recovering, needs extra support for a while, or would like to experience the home before making a longer-term decision.

  • Support following hospital treatment
  • Time for a family carer to rest
  • A comfortable, assessed period of recovery
  • An opportunity to try residential care
Transitional care

A bridge between hospital and home

The period after discharge can be difficult when someone is not quite ready to manage alone. A transitional stay offers time, comfort and help throughout the day and night.

Understand the needs

We talk with the resident, family and relevant health professionals before the stay begins.

Support recovery

Care follows the person’s assessed needs and any professional guidance provided.

Plan the next step

We keep families informed and review what support may be helpful after the stay.

Before a short stay

Availability and assessment

All stays depend on a suitable room being available and a care assessment confirming that Nettlestead can safely meet the person’s needs. Short-term fees carry a 5% surcharge and stays are normally limited to four weeks.

We will explain the likely cost clearly before anything is agreed.

An accessible bathroom detail at Nettlestead
Choosing care can feel like a lot to carry

Ask about a short stay

Tell us what has changed and the dates you have in mind. We will check availability and explain the next steps.


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