St Elmo Care Home

St Elmo Care Home is a residential care home in Ringwood, Hampshire (BH24 1TH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About St Elmo Care Home

St Elmo Care Home is a residential home in Ringwood, supporting older people who need help with daily living rather than nursing care. We offer both permanent places and respite stays. Our aim is that this feels like somewhere people live rather than somewhere people are placed. Residents keep their own routines, their own belongings and their own preferences, and are supported to carry on doing what they can for themselves. We also support residents living with dementia, where familiarity, patience and a steady daily rhythm do far more good than anything else we could offer. We want to be straightforward about where we currently stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement, and we would rather say so here than have a family discover it elsewhere. We understand what was identified, we are working through it, and we are willing to talk about it in detail with anyone who asks. A rating is a snapshot of practice at a point in time, and the only useful response to a poor one is to put the work in. In the meantime the people living here are our first concern, and their families deserve honesty from us about both the problems and the progress. If you are considering a place for a relative, come and visit, ask hard questions and form your own view.

Care provided at St Elmo Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about St Elmo Care Home

Where is St Elmo Care Home located?

St Elmo Care Home is a residential care home in Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1TH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does St Elmo Care Home provide?

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

What is St Elmo Care Home's CQC rating?

St Elmo 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 4 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does St Elmo Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does St Elmo Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about St Elmo Care Home

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

Yes. St Elmo 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. St Elmo 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. St Elmo 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. St Elmo 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 East

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

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

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