Care Homes in Belvedere
Care homes in Belvedere give a family very little to compare, which is the first thing worth knowing before any time is spent searching. Only one provider matches this search, a residential care home offering personal care such as help with washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication rather than nursing on site. It currently holds a rating of Requires Improvement from the Care Quality Commission, meaning it has been inspected and has areas the regulator has asked to see put right. That single result reflects current registration data held for this area and this type of care rather than any gap in the Care Assura directory, and families here commonly look at neighbouring areas too. London Borough of Bexley is the authority responsible for the care needs assessment and the financial assessment behind any placement. Read the inspection report in full before visiting, and ask the council at the same time what else lies within reach.
Choosing a care home in Belvedere and what to check
With a single local option the visit carries more weight than usual, and so does the report behind it. Wadeville is the one home listed here and it holds a rating of Requires Improvement, which reflects one inspection on one set of dates. The report sets out which of the five assessed areas fell short, and a shortfall in record keeping is a different matter from one in how residents are treated.
What to ask, and what else to consider
Ask the manager what has changed since the inspection, ask to see any action plan and ask when reinspection is expected. Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, and how much agency cover is used. Ask the council at the same time whether homes in neighbouring areas could be funded, which the assessment can cover.
Arranging the assessment and funding a placement
The care needs assessment comes before any contract and does more work than usual where the local choice is this limited, because it also establishes what alternatives the council would support. It is free, anyone may request it, and a relative can do so with consent. London Borough of Bexley is responsible for that assessment and for the financial assessment that follows it.
How the means test is applied
Savings, income and usually the value of a property are measured against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are met privately, and below the lower threshold only income is counted. Attendance allowance and the daily living part of personal independence payment are not means tested and are frequently overlooked.
5 care homes in Belvedere
- Belvedere Manor Care Home · Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lovett Care Limited
Belvedere Manor Care Home is a residential care home in Colne, Lancashire. We support older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life, including residents living with dementia and residents with physical disabilities, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Belvedere Lodge · 1 Belvedere Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS6 7JG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ablecare Homes Limited
Here at Belvedere Lodge, we provide residential care for older people in a warm and familiar setting in the heart of Bristol. We support people living with dementia, those who need a permanent home where they can feel safe and well looked...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Belvedere · Wellington Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2NN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Belvedere Residential Care Home Limited
Belvedere is a residential care home in Accrington. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Belvedere · Bridgetown Hill, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5BN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Community of St Antony & St Elias
Belvedere is a residential care home in Totnes, Devon, supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including many younger adults. Respite stays are available too. We are a house rather than a unit, and that distinction matters...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wadeville · 2a & 2b Wadeville Close, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 5ND
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Southside Partnership
Wadeville in Belvedere is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in London, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 21 London homes. Median £1,783. | Varies by council | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 12 London homes. Median £2,228. | Varies by council | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 18 London homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 10 London homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.