Ridgemede Care
Ridgemede Care is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO32 1DX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Ridgemede Care
Ridgemede Care is a residential care home in Southampton. We support older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well. Moving into a care home is a considerable change, and our first task is to make this feel like somewhere a person lives rather than somewhere they have been placed. Rooms are people's own, with their own furniture and photographs. Visitors come when it suits them. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit, what they want to eat and whether they want company or quiet. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, and we do as much or as little as somebody needs. Where a resident can still manage their own washing or fold their own clothes, we leave them to it. Dementia care is a large part of our work, and we treat it as caring for a person rather than managing a condition. We keep routines steady and surroundings familiar, give people time instead of hurrying them, and ask families about earlier life, because knowing what somebody did and what they loved tells us a great deal once words become unreliable. For residents with physical disabilities the emphasis is on equipment that fits and transfers handled safely and without embarrassment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and visit on an ordinary day and ask us anything.
Care provided at Ridgemede Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 March 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ridgemede Care
Where is Ridgemede Care located?
Ridgemede Care is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1DX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ridgemede Care provide?
Ridgemede Care 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 Ridgemede Care's CQC rating?
Ridgemede Care 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 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ridgemede Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Ridgemede Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ridgemede Care offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ridgemede Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ridgemede Care
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ridgemede Care 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. Ridgemede Care 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. Ridgemede Care 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. Ridgemede Care 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
Ridgemede Care 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Ridgemede Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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