Portobello Place
Portobello Place is a residential care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire (HP5 2SH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Portobello Place
Portobello Place is a residential care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We are not a nursing home. What we offer is residential care: help with washing and dressing, medication given on time, meals cooked here, laundry done, and staff on duty through the night as well as the day. Doctors and district nurses come in when clinical care is needed. For a great many older people that turns out to be exactly the right amount of support, because it takes away the effort and the worry without taking away the independence. Dementia care rests on consistency and on knowing the person. A familiar order to the day, the same faces and surroundings that are easy to read will settle somebody more surely than anything else. We take time to learn about a person's working life, family and habits, because that is what explains them to us when words begin to fail. Sight and hearing loss are taken seriously rather than worked around, since somebody who cannot follow what is happening will withdraw. Respite and short stays are available. Please ring us if you would like to look round Portobello Place.
Care provided at Portobello Place
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 June 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Portobello Place
Where is Portobello Place located?
Portobello Place is a residential care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2SH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Portobello Place provide?
Portobello Place is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Portobello Place's CQC rating?
Portobello Place is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 June 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Portobello Place provide dementia care?
Yes. Portobello Place supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Portobello Place offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Portobello Place offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Portobello Place
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Portobello Place 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. Portobello Place 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. Portobello Place 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. Portobello Place 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 South East
Portobello Place has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Portobello Place. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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