The Benefits of a Care Home Close to the New Forest

Choosing a care home close to the New Forest can offer residents the benefits of quieter surroundings, access to nature, fresh air and more opportunities to spend time outdoors. Being surrounded by greenery and wildlife can also support mental wellbeing, while providing an enjoyable setting for everyday life.

For residents and their families, these surroundings can be just as valuable as the facilities within the home itself.

How Can Being Close to Nature Support Wellbeing?

Spending time around nature can provide moments of calm and a welcome change of scenery. Fresh air, natural light and green surroundings can all contribute to a more relaxing environment.

It doesn’t always mean going on a long walk or spending hours outdoors. Sitting in the garden, listening to birdsong, watching wildlife or noticing the seasons change can all be simple ways to enjoy the natural world.

For people who have always enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining that connection can be particularly important when moving into a care home.

What Outdoor Activities Can Residents Enjoy?

Outdoor activities can be adapted to suit different interests and abilities.

Gardening, gentle walks and spending time outside with friends or family are all ways residents can enjoy fresh air without the activity needing to be strenuous.

Gardening can be particularly rewarding, giving residents the opportunity to care for plants, watch them grow and enjoy the changing seasons.

Why Can a Quieter Setting Be Beneficial?

For some people, a care home away from a busy town or city can provide a calmer environment.

Quieter surroundings and access to outdoor spaces can offer somewhere peaceful to relax, while a location close to the New Forest can still keep residents within reach of family, friends and familiar local communities.

Enjoying the Outdoors at Oaklands

At Oaklands Rest Home in Marchwood, we’re fortunate to be close to the New Forest and to have our own outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. From gardening and gentle walks to simply sitting outside on a sunny afternoon, we encourage residents to make the most of being outdoors whenever they wish. If you’d like to find out more about life at Oaklands, please call 02380 012029 or email info@oaklandsresthome.co.uk.