There is no prescribed frequency for visiting a person with dementia in a care home. Visiting as often as is practical and meaningful is generally encouraged. People with dementia benefit from familiar faces, emotional connection, and sensory engagement even in the advanced stages, and regular visits from family help staff understand the person as an individual. The quality and nature of visits matters as much as how often they happen. Short, calm, and focused visits are often more beneficial than longer ones where either party becomes tired or distressed. Mid-morning tends to be a good time when the person is alert.