Alderwood Care Home
Alderwood Care Home is a nursing home in Colchester, Essex (CO1 1ZP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Alderwood Care Home
Alderwood Care Home is a nursing home in Colchester, Essex. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and we also support younger adults whose health needs call for nursing care. A large part of our work is with people living with dementia. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they care for, enough time to do the job properly, and a willingness to say plainly when something needs putting right. Nursing cover at every hour allows us to look after people whose needs are genuinely complex, covering medication, skin and pressure care, continence, nutrition and the monitoring that catches changes early. Where someone is approaching the end of their life, it means they can stay here, comfortable and among people who know them. Dementia asks for something other than clinical skill. It asks for a familiar rhythm to the day, surroundings that are easy to make sense of, and staff who go where the person is instead of correcting them. We learn about somebody's working life, family and habits, because that is what explains them to us later. Respite and short stays are available. Please ring to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Alderwood Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 May 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Alderwood Care Home
Where is Alderwood Care Home located?
Alderwood Care Home is a nursing home in Colchester, Essex, CO1 1ZP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Alderwood Care Home provide?
Alderwood Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Alderwood Care Home's CQC rating?
Alderwood Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 19 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Alderwood Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Alderwood Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Alderwood Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Alderwood Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Alderwood Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Alderwood 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?
Yes. Yes. Alderwood Care 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. Alderwood 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?
Yes. Yes. Alderwood Care Home 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 East
Alderwood Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Alderwood Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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