Alston House Care Home
Alston House Care Home is a nursing home in Eastleigh, Hampshire (SO50 9DG).
About Alston House Care Home
Alston House Care Home is a nursing home in Eastleigh. We care for older people with nursing needs, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite and short stays. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours. That means complex health needs, medication, wound and continence care and care at the end of life are looked after here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital, and it means somebody notices early when a resident is becoming unwell rather than once it is obvious. Nursing is the foundation rather than the point of the place. Our residents live here, and what makes a day a good one is usually ordinary. A proper breakfast, the paper, familiar music, the garden when the weather allows, and staff with time to sit down and talk about something other than care. For residents living with dementia we keep the day steady and unhurried and we learn what reassures a particular person, since it is rarely the same for two of them. We ask at the outset how somebody has always liked their day to run and we write it down so that everybody working here knows it. Where a resident is nearing the end of life we plan openly with them and their family, keep them comfortable and make room for relatives to stay as long as they want. Visitors are welcome through the day. Please come and see the home for yourself and talk to the people living in it.
Care provided at Alston House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Alston House Care Home
Where is Alston House Care Home located?
Alston House Care Home is a nursing home in Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Alston House Care Home provide?
Alston House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Alston House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Alston House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Alston House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Alston House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Alston House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Alston House 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. Alston House 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. Alston House 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?
No. Alston House Care 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 East
Alston House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Alston House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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