Clifftop Care Home

Clifftop Care Home is a residential care home in Swanage, Dorset (BH19 1LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Clifftop Care Home

Clifftop Care Home is in Swanage, Dorset, and we provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult. We are clear about what we are and what we are not. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. For a great many older people that turns out to be exactly the right amount of support. It takes away the effort and the worry without taking away the independence, which is the balance people are usually after and too rarely offered. Swanage is a fine place to grow old in, with the sea close by, and we help people get out into it and keep up with the things and the people that matter to them. Respite and short stays are available, whether for a planned break for a family carer or for somebody regaining strength after illness. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Do come and see the place for yourself.

Care provided at Clifftop Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Clifftop Care Home

Where is Clifftop Care Home located?

Clifftop Care Home is a residential care home in Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Clifftop Care Home provide?

Clifftop Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Clifftop Care Home's CQC rating?

Clifftop 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 11 November 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Clifftop Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Clifftop Care Home

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

No. Clifftop Care Home 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. Clifftop 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. Clifftop 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. Clifftop 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

Clifftop 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 Clifftop Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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