The Westcliff Care Home

The Westcliff Care Home is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 7NR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Westcliff Care Home

We are The Westcliff Care Home in Felixstowe, Suffolk. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for shorter stays. We keep things deliberately homely. People arrive with their own furniture, pictures and habits, and those come first. What time you like to wake, where you want your breakfast, whether you feel sociable today or would rather sit quietly with the paper: those decisions stay with you. A good deal of what makes a day here pleasant is quite ordinary, and we would rather describe it plainly than dress it up. For people living with dementia the useful work is in the detail. Knowing somebody's history and the work they did, recognising early what tends to unsettle them, being willing to go at their pace rather than the rota's. Done properly that prevents a great deal of distress before it starts. We also think a home should stay part of its own town. Felixstowe and the sea are on the doorstep, and we support people to keep up the connections they already have. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us if you would like to look round.

Care provided at The Westcliff Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Westcliff Care Home

Where is The Westcliff Care Home located?

The Westcliff Care Home is a residential care home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Westcliff Care Home provide?

The Westcliff 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 The Westcliff Care Home's CQC rating?

The Westcliff 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 5 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Westcliff Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Westcliff Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Westcliff Care Home

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

Yes. The Westcliff 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. The Westcliff 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. The Westcliff 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. The Westcliff 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 East

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

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