Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre
Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is a nursing home in Harwich, Essex (CO12 5EP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre
We are a nursing home in Harwich, Essex, caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday living. We support older people and younger adults, and we take respite and shorter stays as well as permanent ones. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are putting that first rather than last, because a family weighing up a nursing home deserves to hear it from us. We know what was identified, work is under way on it, and we will go through the detail with anybody who asks. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, which means clinical needs can be met here rather than through repeated journeys elsewhere. A good deal of our work involves people who need a period of nursing care and recovery after illness or a stay in hospital before going home again, and doing that well needs both clinical attention and patience. Around the nursing sits the ordinary business of a day. Unhurried mornings. Meals worth sitting down to. Company when it is wanted and quiet when it is not. Please come and visit, speak to residents and relatives, and judge the place for yourself.
Care provided at Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre
Where is Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre located?
Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is a nursing home in Harwich, Essex, CO12 5EP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre provide?
Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre's CQC rating?
Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre 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. Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre 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
Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Ramsey Step Down and Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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