The Dower House Nursing Home
The Dower House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Winchester, Hampshire (SO23 7LD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Dower House Nursing Home
The Dower House Nursing Home is near Winchester. We care for older people who need nursing support, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means clinical needs are met in the home 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 already know the person, in surroundings they know. Families can ring and speak to somebody who can actually tell them how their relative has been that day. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably and on time. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened at three in the morning. We would rather be judged on those than on anything we could put in a brochure. The other half of the job is a life worth getting up for. Residents choose their routines, their rooms are their own, and nobody is expected to join in with anything out of politeness. We encourage people to bring their own furniture and pictures so a room becomes theirs quickly. Respite stays suit people needing nursing input briefly and family carers needing a genuine break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit The Dower House.
Care provided at The Dower House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 29 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Dower House Nursing Home
Where is The Dower House Nursing Home located?
The Dower House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7LD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Dower House Nursing Home provide?
The Dower House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Dower House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
The Dower House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Dower House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Dower House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Dower House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Dower House Nursing Home 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. The Dower 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. The Dower 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. The Dower 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 East
The Dower House Nursing 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Dower House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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