Alexander House Care Home
Alexander House Care Home is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL50 2TG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Alexander House Care Home
Alexander House in Cheltenham is a residential care home supporting older people, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period. We support a genuinely mixed group of people, and the only way to do that well is to plan around individuals rather than around the home. A younger adult with a learning disability and an older resident want quite different things from a week, so we ask each person what matters to them, how they prefer to communicate and what they want to keep doing for themselves, and we build support from those answers rather than from a standard package. Practically, that can mean help with personal care, medication and health appointments, or it can mean support to cook, manage money, get out locally and keep in touch with family and friends. People have their own room and their own belongings, and they decide how much they want to be involved in what is going on around them. We work alongside families, advocates and health professionals, and we treat the person's own view as the one that carries the most weight. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking the people who live here what would make things better and we act on what they tell us rather than waiting for a formal review to prompt it.
Care provided at Alexander House Care Home
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Alexander House Care Home
Where is Alexander House Care Home located?
Alexander House Care Home is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2TG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Alexander House Care Home provide?
Alexander House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Alexander House Care Home's CQC rating?
Alexander House 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 18 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Alexander House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Alexander House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Alexander House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham 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. Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham 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. Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham 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. Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham 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
Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Alexander House Care Home
Respite Care at Alexander House Care Home
Planning a respite stay at Alexander House in Cheltenham usually means booking several weeks ahead, agreeing a minimum length of stay, and sharing a clear summary of medication, health needs and daily preferences. Pack comfortable clothing, toiletries, favourite items from home and any mobility or continence equipment already in use. Many families use a first short break as a gentle trial of the home before considering anything longer term.
Residential Care at Alexander House Care Home
Residential care covers help with daily life for people who do not need round the clock nursing input from a registered nurse. That usually means support with personal care, prompts and administration of medication, cooked meals, laundry, housekeeping and company through the day, alongside activities and time out in the local area. Where a nursing home is registered to meet ongoing clinical needs such as complex wound care, PEG feeding or unstable long term conditions, a residential setting like Alexander House draws on district nurses and GPs for that side of things. Prospective residents in Cheltenham can expect South West fees in the region of £1000 to £1300 a week privately, with Gloucestershire's funded rate closer to £750 to £900. It is worth asking how meals, choice of room and daily routines are shaped around each person.
Older Person Care at Alexander House Care Home
Growing older often brings a slow shift in what people need help with, from prompts with medication in the morning to a hand with washing, dressing, continence care and simply having someone to sit and talk with during the day. Alexander House is registered to provide older person care in Cheltenham, and holds a good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in December 2019. Fees for older person care across the South West generally sit between £1000 and £1300 a week, while Gloucestershire County Council typically funds placements at around £750 to £900. Families looking round should ask how morning and evening routines are planned around the resident rather than the rota, how many staff are awake overnight, and how the home handles GP visits, falls and changes in health.
Mental Health at Alexander House Care Home
Living well with an enduring mental health condition often rests on steady routines, familiar faces, dignity in daily life and quick recognition when things start to slip. Mental health support is part of what Alexander House is registered to provide. Useful questions include how staff are trained around specific diagnoses, how medication and appointments with community mental health teams are coordinated, and what the plan looks like if someone becomes unwell or reaches a point of crisis.
Learning Disability and Autism at Alexander House Care Home
Support for autistic adults and adults with a learning disability works best when it is built around the individual, covering communication preferences, sensory needs, familiar routines and the skills someone wants to keep or grow. Alexander House is registered for this group, and placements are usually commissioned by the local authority or integrated care board with regular reviews of the care and support plan. Ask how the home works with families, advocates and community teams, and how progress against personal goals is recorded.
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