Elderly day care in Drayton

At Brooklands, our flexible day care service provides expert residential care in warm and welcoming surroundings.

Guests enjoy meaningful days tailored to their needs, hobbies and interests. Day care provides the perfect opportunity to socialise and enjoy the company of others in later life. Whether that’s engaging in an activity, enjoying a meal together, or simply relaxing and recharging in comfort. Day care also enables caregivers to take a well-deserved break, confident that their loved one is in safe hands.

Visitors enjoy access to our spacious facilities and landscaped garden with beautiful countryside views.  Each person benefits from a holistic day care plan to support their overall health and wellbeing. This personalised approach to care is designed to enrich the day care experience, and is the reason our treasured guests return again and again.

Led by our wonderful home manager, our kind and knowledgeable team takes pride in making the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We are here to answer any questions you may have and are happy to offer professional guidance and support.

What is elderly day care?

Elderly day care can often be found within a local community centre or care home. Day Care at Brooklands supports older people to receive the professional care and support they need for the day, whilst their caregiver takes a break or catches up on household chores and life admin.

Our day care service includes:

• Nutritious, home-cooked food: delicious, seasonal meals and treats tailored to personal preferences and dietary requirements
• Companionship: engaging activities, minibus outings and enrichment opportunities to socialise, have fun and feel part of a community
• Welcoming facilities: homely, wheelchair accessible facilities which include elegant lounges and dining rooms, salon, library area and scenic landscaped garden
• Personal care: kind and discreet help with taking medication and other practical needs.

We understand the importance of peace of mind, and our dedicated team ensures that every person is supported, safe, and cared for with compassion.

What does a typical day look like?

A day care guest would usually visit regularly, typically arriving at 10am and leaving at 4pm. Their visit would include a delicious hot, two-course lunch, access to entertainment and activities and use of the facilities and garden. We recommend that hair appointments are pre-booked at the salon.

What activities and facilities are available?

We believe life should be fulfilling and enjoyable at every stage. That’s why our dedicated lifestyle team provides a range of daily activities, entertainment and outings to suit all tastes. With sessions ranging from topical quizzes, arts and crafts, chair exercise, poetry club to gardening, we create opportunities that foster joy and engagement.

Set over three-floors, our home is designed for comfort and connection with spacious, elegant lounges offering stunning countryside views. Day care guests can relax with a good book in the library area, join an activity in the lounge or simply enjoy a pamper in the salon.

Being connected to our local community in Drayton and South Norfolk is an important part of life at Brooklands. We explore varied local attractions each week on our private minibus, from country parks and garden centres to museums and historical sites.

Musicians, performers, therapy animals and school children visit regularly bringing energy, smiles and fun. We also host magical intergenerational sessions with Debutots, where preschoolers and residents come together for storytelling, music and, very often, dancing!

How can older people join a day centre?

Whilst some community day care centres require a referral from a relative, GP or a self-referral, we don’t. As a private care home, our placements are subject to a care needs assessment to make sure we can provide the support you need. To find out more, contact our friendly team for a chat.

Contact us

For more information about our flexible day care service, including costs and to pre-book a place, please contact a member of our friendly team who will be happy to help.