Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

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Ridgecourt Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Totnes, Devon (TQ9 5BH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

We are Ridgecourt Residential Care Home in Totnes, Devon. We provide a home for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also take respite stays. Residential care means helping with what has become hard work and leaving everything else in the hands of the person. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, getting about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth having. Anything beyond our registration we arrange with district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover it ourselves. Dementia takes up much of our day, and what helps most is knowing the person. Someone who spent forty years in a particular trade or raising a family nearby still carries that with them, and a conversation that connects with it can change an afternoon completely. When a resident is distressed there is nearly always a cause, and it is more often practical than people expect. For residents with a physical disability the practical details matter most: enough time that nothing is rushed, equipment set up properly, and asking the person how they prefer things done. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Care provided at Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

Where is Ridgecourt Residential Care Home located?

Ridgecourt Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5BH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ridgecourt Residential Care Home provide?

Ridgecourt 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 Ridgecourt Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Ridgecourt 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 16 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ridgecourt Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Ridgecourt Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Ridgecourt Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Ridgecourt Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Ridgecourt Residential Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Ridgecourt 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. Ridgecourt 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. Ridgecourt 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. Ridgecourt 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 South West

Ridgecourt Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Ridgecourt Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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