Sweetcroft Residential Care Home
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Uxbridge, Hillingdon (UB10 9LE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Sweetcroft Residential Care Home
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home is in Uxbridge in the London borough of Hillingdon. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short spell. We want this to feel like a house that people live in rather than somewhere they have been sent. Visitors come at the times that suit them rather than the times that suit our rota. There is usually something going on that nobody is obliged to join. Staff sit down and talk properly instead of passing through on the way to a task. People here decide when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and whether they want company or their own space. Dementia care depends on patience and a familiar rhythm more than on anything we could add. We avoid springing things on people, we keep the day recognisable, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the reason rather than trying to smooth it over. Relatives frequently know precisely what helps, and we would far rather be told at the beginning than work it out across six months. The practical side gets proper attention as well: food people actually want, medication managed carefully, quick response when somebody is unwell, and honest conversations with families when circumstances change. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection, and we keep asking residents and relatives where we are falling short.
Care provided at Sweetcroft Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 June 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Sweetcroft Residential Care Home
Where is Sweetcroft Residential Care Home located?
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 9LE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sweetcroft Residential Care Home provide?
Sweetcroft Residential 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 Sweetcroft Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Sweetcroft Residential 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 9 June 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sweetcroft Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Sweetcroft Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Sweetcroft Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sweetcroft Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sweetcroft Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Sweetcroft Residential 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. Sweetcroft Residential 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. Sweetcroft Residential 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. Sweetcroft Residential 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 London
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Sweetcroft Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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