Westwood
Westwood is a residential care home in Derby, Derby (DE3 9FJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Westwood
Westwood is a residential care home in Derby providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with mental health conditions. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays. The help we give covers washing and dressing, medication, meals cooked here, mobility and the practical business of getting through a day when that has become difficult to manage alone. Beyond that, what people want from us varies a great deal, so we ask rather than assume. Some want company and something happening. Others want to be left in peace with the radio on and a cup of tea brought through now and then. Where somebody is managing a mental health condition, a steady and unhurried household tends to achieve more than any specific approach. Our staff stay with us, which helps considerably, because being looked after by people who know you well is worth more than almost anything else we could offer. Derby is home for most of the people living here, and family and friends are welcome whenever they want to come. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Westwood
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Westwood
Where is Westwood located?
Westwood is a residential care home in Derby, Derby, DE3 9FJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Westwood provide?
Westwood is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Westwood's CQC rating?
Westwood 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 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Westwood offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Westwood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Westwood
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Westwood is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Westwood 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. Westwood 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?
Yes. Yes. Westwood supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 East Midlands
Westwood has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Westwood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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