Gorselands Residential Home

Gorselands Residential Home is a residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk (PE36 5DP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Gorselands Residential Home

Here at Gorselands Residential Home, we provide care for older people in the heart of Hunstanton, a town we think is one of the loveliest spots on the Norfolk coast. Our residents benefit from being close to the sea, the local shops and the kind of community feel that makes Hunstanton such a welcoming place to call home. We offer residential care, dementia care and respite care, which means we support people at different stages and with varying needs. Some residents come to us for a short break while their usual carer has time to rest, and others make Gorselands their permanent home. Whatever brings someone to us, we try to make sure the transition feels as calm and straightforward as possible, both for the individual and for their family. We want to be straightforward about where we are as a home. Our most recent CQC rating is "requires improvement", and we take that seriously. We have been working through the feedback we received and making real changes to the way we do things, from how we record and review care plans to how we communicate with families. We would rather be honest about this than gloss over it, and we welcome anyone who would like to visit and see the progress we are making for themselves. Day to day, we focus on getting the basics right: good food, genuine conversation, activities that people actually enjoy and a routine that feels comfortable without being rigid. We get to know each resident properly, because understanding who someone is and what matters to them makes everything else easier. If you are considering Gorselands for yourself or someone you love, please do get in touch or come for a visit. We are always happy to talk things through.

Care provided at Gorselands Residential Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Gorselands Residential Home

Where is Gorselands Residential Home located?

Gorselands Residential Home is a residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5DP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Gorselands Residential Home provide?

Gorselands Residential 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 Gorselands Residential Home's CQC rating?

Gorselands Residential 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 9 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Gorselands Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Gorselands Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Gorselands Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Gorselands Residential Home

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

Yes. Gorselands Residential 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. Gorselands Residential 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. Gorselands Residential 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. Gorselands Residential 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 East

Gorselands Residential 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.

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

More about the care at Gorselands Residential Home

Respite Care at Gorselands Residential Home

Dates are the hard part with respite, so ask about them long before they are needed. Clothing for the full stay, a current medication list and a few familiar things usually cover it, with one or two weeks the normal minimum. A short stay at Gorselands Residential Home can also work as a trial before any permanent arrangement.

Dementia Care at Gorselands Residential Home

Dementia is kinder to everyone when the routine is unchanging and the surroundings are easy to interpret. Carers trained in the condition notice agitation forming and change tack instead of pressing on with a task. Gorselands Residential Home is registered for dementia care as well as residential care. Ask how distress is managed, what the response is when someone repeatedly heads for the front door, and how care adapts as the condition advances. It is also fair to ask what dementia training staff complete and how incidents reach the family.

Residential Care at Gorselands Residential Home

The everyday business of living is what a residential home takes over, from cooked meals and clean laundry to help with personal care and something to fill the afternoon. No registered nurse is based in a residential setting, which is the clearest difference from a nursing home. Gorselands Residential Home in Hunstanton is registered for residential care, and its most recent inspection, in April 2020, resulted in an overall rating of requires improvement. That report is worth reading in full, along with a direct question about what has changed since. Fees in the East commonly fall between £1000 and £1350 a week, so ask what the figure covers and which costs sit outside it.

Older Person Care at Gorselands Residential Home

The tasks that make up older person care are simple enough on paper, covering washing, dressing, medication and keeping someone company. Doing them without rushing is what actually distinguishes one home from another. Gorselands Residential Home is registered to provide this care to older people. Families should ask how fixed the daily routine is, how dietary needs are handled, and how staff learn what a new resident prefers. Overnight staffing is worth asking about directly, including how many are on duty and how quickly a call bell is answered. Weekly fees in the East generally run from £1000 to £1350, while Norfolk usually pays about £750 to £900 for the places it funds.

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