Place Care Home
Place Care Home is a residential care home in Alton (GU34 1UY).
About Place Care Home
Alton Place Care Home is a residential home in Alton. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We try to run this as a home rather than an institution. Residents bring their own things, keep their own routines and make their own decisions about the shape of the day, and our job is to give the right amount of help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility without taking over what somebody can still manage for themselves. Dementia care is a substantial part of our work. We spend time learning about each person's life, their habits and the things that settle them, because that is what allows staff to respond to the feeling behind a difficult moment rather than simply to the behaviour. Where a resident has a physical disability we make sure equipment is properly set up and that staff use it confidently, and where there is a sight or hearing impairment we adapt how we communicate and keep things arranged as the person expects to find them. Respite stays are planned with the same attention as any other admission, whether they give a family carer a proper break or support somebody after a spell in hospital. You are very welcome to visit Alton Place and see the home on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Place Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Place Care Home
Where is Place Care Home located?
Place Care Home is a residential care home in Alton, GU34 1UY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Place Care Home provide?
Place Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Place Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Place Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Place Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Place Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Place Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Alton Place 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. Alton Place 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. Alton Place 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?
Yes. Yes. Alton Place Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 England
Alton Place Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for England, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for England, not a quote from Alton Place Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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