Seniorenquartier Weyhe

More security thanks to the small scale of care hubs

Small-scale elderly care facilities improve the residents’ quality of life by offering them more security and social contact in a small community. By dividing care homes into care hubs, small- scale care for the elderly is possible within a larger structure, as well.

The care hub concept is based on the principle that care and living on a small scale offer residents more security. Here, the larger structure of a care home is divided into small communities (hubs) in terms of both buildings and the operational aspects. These hubs function independently of one another. They comprise a maximum of 12 apartments that are connected to one another by communal areas such as a living room, a dining area and a garden with a terrace.

By creating more nearness and security, the concept makes a substantial contribution to residents’ well-being and we are able to provide the best possible care.
Volker Feldkamp – EMVIA Living

In the communal areas of the care hub, residents share their lives with one another and take part in activities together. Having other people closer by encourages more social con- tact, with the result that residents feel less lonely. Because they always see the same familiar faces in their small com- munity, they have a greater feeling of security and safety, in contrast to larger communities. Elderly people receive round-the-clock care from staff permanently assigned to their hub. This not only increases confidence among the residents, but also makes the care home concept ‘pandemic-proof’ because staff only look after a limited number of elderly people. As the care hub concept focuses on familiarity and security, it is also particularly suitable when it comes to caring for those with dementia. Aedifica’s care campus in Weyhe, Germany, provides a differentiated care programme and combines conventional and more luxurious rooms with a care hub for people with dementia.