Ruby Lodge Care Home
Ruby Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Thirsk, North Yorkshire (YO7 1TS).
About Ruby Lodge Care Home
Ruby Lodge Care Home is in Thirsk in North Yorkshire. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. Being a smaller home in a market town is the point rather than a limitation. Everybody knows everybody, nobody gets lost in a system, and many of the people living here have known this part of Yorkshire all their lives, which means the community keeps coming through the door. Visitors are welcome at whatever hour works for them rather than whatever suits our rota. Coming to live in a care home is a significant thing to do, and the first weeks matter more than any account of the building. We spend them learning about the person: what they did for a living, what they cannot be doing with, what time they have always had their breakfast, whether they would rather be in company or left in peace with the radio on. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than simply trying to settle them. We have not yet been given an overall rating by the Care Quality Commission. You are very welcome to visit and ask us anything you need to know.
Care provided at Ruby Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
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Common questions about Ruby Lodge Care Home
Where is Ruby Lodge Care Home located?
Ruby Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ruby Lodge Care Home provide?
Ruby Lodge 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.
Does Ruby Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ruby Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ruby Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ruby Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ruby Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ruby Lodge 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. Ruby Lodge 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. Ruby Lodge 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. Ruby Lodge 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
Ruby Lodge 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Ruby Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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