Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a residential care home in Minehead, Somerset (TA24 5JB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly
We are a residential care home in Minehead, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living but who do not require nursing care. We are not a large place and we do not try to run like one. Residents have their own rooms with their own belongings, get up and go to bed when they choose and decide how they want to spend their days. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody says they would rather have something else. A great deal of what makes a care home worth living in is small and unglamorous: being helped to wash without being rushed, a hot drink at the time you actually want it, somebody noticing that you have gone quiet and sitting with you for a while. Family and friends are welcome whenever they would like to come. We would always rather a relative told us straight away when something is not right than waited for a formal moment to raise it. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. A planned short break can give a relative who provides care at home the rest they need to carry on, or help somebody regain confidence after an illness. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering a home for yourself or a relative, do come and look round and ask us anything.
Care provided at Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly
Where is Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly located?
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a residential care home in Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5JB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly provide?
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly's CQC rating?
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead 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. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead 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. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead 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 South West
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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