Temple Croft Care Home

Temple Croft Care Home is a residential care home in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire (DN33 2AD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Temple Croft Care Home

At Temple Croft Care Home in Grimsby, we provide a warm and homely environment where older people can feel genuinely settled, safe and well looked after. We are part of the local North East Lincolnshire community and that matters to us. We know the area, we understand our residents and their families, and we work hard to make sure that every person in our care feels known as an individual rather than simply a resident. We specialise in older person care, residential care, dementia care and respite care. Whether someone is joining us for a short stay to recover or rest, or making Temple Croft their long term home, we tailor our approach to suit their needs, routines and preferences. For those living with dementia, we take particular care to create a calm and familiar atmosphere that supports wellbeing and helps reduce anxiety day to day. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good, and we are proud of that. It reflects the genuine effort our team puts in each day to get the small things right, not just the big ones. Good care is built on consistency, honesty and real relationships, and that is what we aim to deliver. Families are always welcome here. We believe that staying connected to the people you love is a vital part of wellbeing, and we encourage visits and involvement in care wherever possible. If you are considering care for yourself or someone close to you, we would warmly invite you to come and visit us, have a look around and ask us anything you like. We find that meeting us in person and seeing the home for yourself is often the best way to get a true sense of whether Temple Croft feels like the right fit.

Care provided at Temple Croft Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Temple Croft Care Home

Where is Temple Croft Care Home located?

Temple Croft Care Home is a residential care home in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Temple Croft Care Home provide?

Temple Croft 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 Temple Croft Care Home's CQC rating?

Temple Croft 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 3 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Temple Croft Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Temple Croft Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Temple Croft Care Home

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

Yes. Temple Croft 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. Temple Croft 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. Temple Croft 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. Temple Croft 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 Yorkshire & Humberside

Temple Croft Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Temple Croft Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Temple Croft Care Home

Respite Care at Temple Croft Care Home

Dates for a short stay are easier to get when asked for months rather than days ahead. Send clothing for the full period, a current medication list and two or three familiar objects, and expect a minimum of one or two weeks. A respite booking at Temple Croft Care Home also doubles as a trial, which tells a family more than any brochure.

Dementia Care at Temple Croft Care Home

Memory loss is less frightening in a place where the routine never springs surprises and the corridors are short enough to understand. Staff trained in the condition tend to notice agitation building and change the subject rather than push through a task. Temple Croft Care Home is registered for dementia care as well as residential care. Ask how the team responds to distress, what happens if a resident keeps heading for the door, and how the approach changes as dementia progresses. It is also sensible to ask who reviews the care plan and how families hear about changes.

Residential Care at Temple Croft Care Home

The point of a residential home is that the ordinary chores stop being a problem, with meals provided, laundry handled and help on hand for washing and dressing. Nursing homes go further by employing registered nurses, which residential settings do not, relying instead on GPs and community nursing. Temple Croft Care Home in Grimsby is registered for residential care and was rated good when inspected in March 2022. Fees across Yorkshire and Humberside generally run from £800 to £1050 a week, and North East Lincolnshire pays less than that for the beds it funds. Ask what the weekly programme looks like, how much residents are consulted about it, and what would happen if nursing care became necessary.

Older Person Care at Temple Croft Care Home

Dignity in a care home often comes down to whether someone is given time, whether that is in the bathroom or at the dining table. Temple Croft Care Home is registered for older person care, which takes in help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company. Families should ask how rigid the daily timetable is, whether residents can rise and retire when they choose, and how personal preferences are passed on between staff. Overnight cover is a reasonable thing to ask about directly, including numbers on duty and response times to a call bell. Weekly fees in Yorkshire and Humberside commonly sit between £800 and £1050, while North East Lincolnshire usually pays around £650 to £800.

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