Heathfield Residential Home
Heathfield Residential Home is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent (TN24 8QG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Heathfield Residential Home
Heathfield in Ashford offers both residential and nursing care, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people, including many people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are part of what we do. Having both kinds of care under one roof matters more than it may sound. When somebody's health changes, they do not necessarily have to move again and start over with strangers, and that continuity is worth a great deal to people and to their families. Nursing here means steady attention to the things that keep a person comfortable and well: medicines, mobility, nutrition and hydration, skin, continence and pain, reviewed properly and discussed with the person and their family rather than handled quietly in the background. Around that, ordinary life carries on. People rise when they wake, keep their own furniture and photographs about them, choose where to spend the day and eat food that suits their taste as well as any clinical need. Where there is a physical disability we think hard about equipment, layout and timing. Where there is sensory loss we attend to lighting, contrast and working hearing aids. With dementia we rely on knowing somebody well. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at Heathfield Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Heathfield Residential Home
Where is Heathfield Residential Home located?
Heathfield Residential Home is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Heathfield Residential Home provide?
Heathfield Residential Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Heathfield Residential Home's CQC rating?
Heathfield Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Heathfield Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Heathfield Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Heathfield Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Heathfield Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Heathfield Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Heathfield Residential 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. Heathfield Residential 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. Heathfield Residential 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. Heathfield Residential 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
Heathfield Residential 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 Heathfield Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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