Tamar House Nursing Home
Tamar House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Saltash, Cornwall (PL12 6BN). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Tamar House Nursing Home
Tamar House Nursing Home is in Saltash, Cornwall. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock 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 managed by people who know the person, in surroundings they know. Families can ring and speak to someone who can actually tell them how the day has gone. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. We would rather be judged on those than on anything else. The rest of the job is making sure there is a life here and not only treatment. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and look for what lies behind distress rather than simply settling it. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to gloss over that. We know what was identified, work is in hand, and we would rather talk it through openly with anyone considering Tamar House. Please come and visit and ask us directly.
Care provided at Tamar House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 November 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Tamar House Nursing Home
Where is Tamar House Nursing Home located?
Tamar House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6BN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Tamar House Nursing Home provide?
Tamar House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Tamar House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Tamar House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Tamar House Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Tamar House Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Tamar House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Tamar House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Tamar House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Tamar House Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Tamar House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Tamar House Nursing 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. Tamar House Nursing 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 South West
Tamar House Nursing Home 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Tamar House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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