Alexandra Mill
Alexandra Mill is a nursing home in Crewe, Cheshire East (CW2 5AD).
About Alexandra Mill
Alexandra Mill is a nursing home in Crewe. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Registered nurses are on site throughout the day and night, which means clinical needs are met here rather than through repeated trips to hospital. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are handled by people who know the person, in surroundings they know. Good nursing care is mostly small things done reliably. Pressure care attended to on time. Mouth care not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened at three in the morning. Those are the things we would rather be measured on. The other half of the job is a life worth getting up for. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. Where sight or hearing is reduced, we adapt how we communicate and keep the surroundings predictable. With dementia we rely on familiar faces, a steady rhythm and treating distress as something with a cause rather than as behaviour to be managed. Respite stays suit people who need nursing input for a short period and family carers needing a proper break. Please come and visit Alexandra Mill and ask us whatever you need to.
Care provided at Alexandra Mill
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
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Common questions about Alexandra Mill
Where is Alexandra Mill located?
Alexandra Mill is a nursing home in Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Alexandra Mill provide?
Alexandra Mill is registered to provide nursing and 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 Alexandra Mill provide dementia care?
Yes. Alexandra Mill supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Alexandra Mill offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Alexandra Mill offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Alexandra Mill
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Alexandra Mill 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?
Yes. Yes. Alexandra Mill is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Alexandra Mill 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. Alexandra Mill 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 North West
Alexandra Mill 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Alexandra Mill. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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