No 68 Specialist Care

No 68 Specialist Care is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP1 3EX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About No 68 Specialist Care

No 68 Specialist Care is a residential care home in Salisbury in Wiltshire. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. Being a small setting is the point rather than a limitation. Everybody knows everybody, nobody gets lost in a system, and we can genuinely arrange things around the people living here rather than around a rota. Visitors come at the times that suit them, and staff sit down and talk properly rather than passing through on the way to the next task. People here decide when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and whether they want company or their own space with the door shut. We spend the first weeks learning about a person rather than fitting them into our routine: what they did for a living, what they will not be persuaded to eat, what time breakfast has always been. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than trying to smooth it over. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

Care provided at No 68 Specialist Care

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about No 68 Specialist Care

Where is No 68 Specialist Care located?

No 68 Specialist Care is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does No 68 Specialist Care provide?

No 68 Specialist Care is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is No 68 Specialist Care's CQC rating?

No 68 Specialist Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 September 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does No 68 Specialist Care provide dementia care?

Yes. No 68 Specialist Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does No 68 Specialist Care offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. No 68 Specialist Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about No 68 Specialist Care

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

Yes. No 68 Specialist Care 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. No 68 Specialist Care 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. No 68 Specialist Care 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. No 68 Specialist Care 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 South West

No 68 Specialist Care 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from No 68 Specialist Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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