Admiral House
Admiral House is a residential care home in London, Wandsworth (SW16 1PA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Admiral House
Admiral House is a residential care home in Wandsworth, London. We support older people and younger adults, including people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period. We are trying to run a home rather than an institution. People have their own room and their own belongings, keep their own routines, and decide for themselves how much of the day they want to spend in company. Some residents want to be in the middle of everything going on. Others prefer their own company most of the time, and that is an equally reasonable way to live. Supporting people with mental health needs well comes down to some fairly unglamorous things: stability, privacy, respect, and being genuinely listened to rather than managed. We work alongside visiting health professionals so that support is joined up, and we involve families to the extent that the person wants them involved and no further. Because we support younger adults as well as older residents, we plan around individuals rather than assuming everybody wants the same week. We ask people what matters to them and we act on the answers. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We treat that as the standard we are expected to hold rather than something to advertise, and anyone considering the home for themselves or a relative is welcome to visit, look properly and ask us whatever they want to ask.
Care provided at Admiral House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Admiral House
Where is Admiral House located?
Admiral House is a residential care home in London, Wandsworth, SW16 1PA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Admiral House provide?
Admiral House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Admiral House's CQC rating?
Admiral House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Admiral House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Admiral House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Admiral House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Admiral House - London 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. Admiral House - London 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. Admiral House - London 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. Admiral House - London 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 the London
Admiral House - London has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Admiral House - London. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Admiral House
Respite Care at Admiral House
Short stays at Admiral House can give a family carer a break or help someone recover after a hospital admission, and the home is registered to offer them. Most homes ask for a minimum stay of one or two weeks and want details of medication, GP and any dietary needs in advance. Pack familiar clothes, toiletries, glasses and a few personal items. A respite stay can also work as a trial run before deciding on permanent care.
Residential Care at Admiral House
Residential care covers the everyday side of living in a home: cooked meals, help with personal care, laundry, a warm room of your own, and the chance to join in with what is going on or keep to yourself. It differs from nursing care in that a registered nurse is not on site around the clock, so it suits people whose health needs are stable and manageable by care staff with input from visiting GPs and community nurses. Admiral House in Wandsworth is registered for residential care and, according to its own description, tries to run as a home where people keep their own belongings and routines. Ask how meals are planned, what a normal day looks like, and how the home responds if someone's health needs increase over time.
Older Person Care at Admiral House
Older residents in a care home usually need a mix of practical help and quiet companionship, whether that is a hand with washing and dressing in the morning, prompts and support with medication, or someone to sit and talk to when the day feels long. Admiral House is registered to provide this kind of support in Wandsworth, where fees across London tend to sit between £1150 and £1500 a week, and the council typically funds around £850 to £1000. Families looking at the home should ask how morning and evening routines are agreed with each resident, how medication is recorded and reviewed, and how many staff are on duty overnight. It is also worth asking how quickly call bells are answered after dark and how staff handle a resident who is unsettled at night.
Mental Health at Admiral House
Stability, privacy and being properly listened to matter enormously for adults living with a mental health condition, and Admiral House is registered to support people in this group. Families should ask what experience staff have with specific diagnoses, how the home works with community mental health teams and GPs, and what happens if someone becomes unwell or reaches a crisis point outside normal hours.
Younger Adults at Admiral House
Being under 65 in a care home can feel isolating if the whole week is pitched at much older residents, so lifestyle and peers matter. Admiral House is registered to support younger adults alongside older people and says it plans around individuals rather than assuming everyone wants the same routine. Ask about age appropriate activities, access to the local area, and how younger residents keep hold of work, study or social interests.
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