Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 2QB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is in Darwen, and we support older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well. Most of what makes a care home good is ordinary detail rather than anything grand. Knowing which chair is somebody's. Getting the tea right. Not hurrying a person through a wash because the morning is busy. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing it quietly and leaving as much privacy and choice with the resident as we can. Where somebody can still manage a task themselves, that is theirs to keep. Dementia care is a significant part of our work. We keep the daily rhythm and the surroundings steady, give people time to find their words instead of finishing their sentences, and take trouble to learn about earlier life, because knowing what somebody did for a living and what they loved tells us a great deal once language becomes unreliable. Families usually hold that story and we ask for it early. For residents with physical disabilities our attention goes to equipment that fits and transfers handled safely and without embarrassment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and see us on an ordinary afternoon and ask us the awkward questions as well as the easy ones.
Care provided at Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 October 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
Where is Thorncliffe Residential Care Home located?
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2QB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Thorncliffe Residential Care Home provide?
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Thorncliffe Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Thorncliffe Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Thorncliffe Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Thorncliffe Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Thorncliffe Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Thorncliffe Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Thorncliffe Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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