Winters Park Care Home

Winters Park Care Home is a residential care home in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness (CA11 8RG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Winters Park Care Home

Winters Park Care Home is a residential care home in Penrith. We are home to older people who need support with daily life, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people recovering from illness or giving a family carer a rest. Most of the people who live here come from Penrith and the surrounding country, and that counts for a good deal. Shared places, shared names and familiar talk give people something to hold on to, and a proper unhurried conversation does more good than most organised activity. Residents run their own days here. When to get up and go to bed, what to eat, whether to sit with others or keep to their own room with their own things around them. Rooms hold people's own furniture and photographs because familiar belongings help far more than anything we could provide. For residents living with dementia, consistency is what helps. We keep staffing settled, learn each person's history properly and use it to make sense of what they are telling us, and when someone is distressed we look for the cause rather than trying to close it down. Health needs are managed alongside local GPs and community nurses, and families hear from us early rather than late when anything changes. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Do come and visit us in Penrith.

Care provided at Winters Park Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Winters Park Care Home

Where is Winters Park Care Home located?

Winters Park Care Home is a residential care home in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 8RG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Winters Park Care Home provide?

Winters Park 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 Winters Park Care Home's CQC rating?

Winters Park 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 17 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Winters Park Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Winters Park Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Winters Park Care Home

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

Yes. Winters Park 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. Winters Park 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. Winters Park 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. Winters Park 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 North West

Winters Park Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Winters Park Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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