Wickham Care Home
Wickham Care Home is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex (CM3 2JL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Wickham Care Home
Wickham Care Home is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex. We support older people who need help with daily life, including many living with dementia, and younger adults who need residential care. We also offer respite stays. We will put the inspection first, because you should not have to hunt for it. The Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement at our most recent inspection. We did not dispute the findings. The work since has concentrated on what residents and families actually notice, which is safe and accurate medication practice, consistent staffing so people are cared for by a team that knows them, and making sure a concern raised by a resident or a relative reaches a manager and gets a proper answer. Otherwise the home runs around the people in it. Residents choose when to get up, what to eat and how they spend their time, and rooms hold their own furniture and photographs. For residents living with dementia we keep the surroundings familiar and the staffing settled, and we take trouble to understand what lies behind distress rather than managing the surface of it. Health needs are dealt with alongside local GPs and community nurses, and we contact families early when something changes. Please come and visit, ask us about the inspection directly and judge the home as it is now rather than as it was.
Care provided at Wickham Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 October 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Wickham Care Home
Where is Wickham Care Home located?
Wickham Care Home is a residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2JL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wickham Care Home provide?
Wickham Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wickham Care Home's CQC rating?
Wickham Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 13 October 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wickham Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Wickham Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wickham Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wickham Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wickham Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wickham 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. Wickham 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. Wickham 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?
Yes. Yes. Wickham Care Home 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
Wickham Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Wickham Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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