The Chestnuts

The Chestnuts is a residential care home in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire (DN34 5AD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Chestnuts

The Chestnuts is a residential care home in Grimsby. We provide care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We are a residential home rather than a large institution, and the day here belongs to the people living in it. Some like an early start, the paper and a bit of company; others prefer a slow morning and a quiet afternoon. Our part is to make either possible, and to help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and getting about in a way that supports independence rather than replacing it. Dementia care is central to our work. We take time to learn each person's history, habits and the things that reassure them, because that knowledge is what lets staff respond well in a difficult moment rather than simply react. Familiar faces, a calm environment and a predictable rhythm do a great deal of the work, and families often tell us it is the ordinary details that matter most. Respite stays are properly planned and given the same attention as any other admission, whether they are giving a family carer a real break or supporting somebody after a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We treat that as a foundation rather than a finish, and we keep looking honestly at where we could do better. You are welcome to visit The Chestnuts and see the home as it ordinarily is.

Care provided at The Chestnuts

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Chestnuts

Where is The Chestnuts located?

The Chestnuts is a residential care home in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Chestnuts provide?

The Chestnuts 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 The Chestnuts's CQC rating?

The Chestnuts is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Chestnuts provide dementia care?

Yes. The Chestnuts supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Chestnuts offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Chestnuts

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

Yes. The Chestnuts 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. The Chestnuts 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. The Chestnuts 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. The Chestnuts 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

The Chestnuts 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 The Chestnuts. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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