Table 1.
Care home characteristics
| Home | Typeb | Ownership [28] | Maximum resident capacity | Number of staff | Number of residents | Number of residents with dementia (%) | Device typea issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home 1 | Residential | For-profit independent | 30 | 25 | 26 | 6 (23%) | Card |
| Home 2 | Residential | For-profit independent | 15 | 21 | 15 | 2 (13%) | Card |
| Home 3 | Nursing | For-profit independent | 28 | 37 | 23 | 5 (22%) | Fob |
| Home 4 | Dual residential and nursing | For-profit Non- Private Equity chain | 102 | 120 | 87 | 25 (29%) | Fob |
aHomes were allocated BLE wearables in card or fob-type forms (see Fig. 1)
bResidential care homes are safe environments for support with personal care: dressing, washing, and activities and opportunities for socialising. Nursing homes provide registered nursing care for those with higher levels of care need: post hospital discharge or with long-term care needs arising from conditions such as dementias. Nursing homes have a qualified nurse on site round-the-clock, supported by care assistants to provide higher levels of care