Wells Lodge Nursing Home
Wells Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 2HA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wells Lodge Nursing Home
Wells Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Folkestone. We provide nursing care for older people, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a visual or hearing impairment, people managing a mental health condition and people living with an eating disorder. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Nutrition gets close attention here, and not only for the people whose needs make that obvious. Appetite is one of the first things to change when somebody is unwell, in pain, unhappy or simply not being offered food they recognise. Where a person is eating poorly we treat it as something to investigate rather than something to record, and we would rather cook what somebody actually wants at an hour that suits them than serve a meal that comes back untouched. Nurses are on duty at all hours, so medication, skin care, pain and mobility are managed on site and changes are noticed by people who know how somebody normally is. For those living with dementia we keep the rhythm of the day and the faces around it as steady as we can. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit if you are considering nursing care in this part of Kent.
Care provided at Wells Lodge Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Eating disorder support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 June 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wells Lodge Nursing Home
Where is Wells Lodge Nursing Home located?
Wells Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wells Lodge Nursing Home provide?
Wells Lodge Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wells Lodge Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Wells Lodge 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 20 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wells Lodge Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Wells Lodge Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wells Lodge Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wells Lodge Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wells Lodge Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wells Lodge Nursing 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. Wells Lodge 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. Wells Lodge 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. Wells Lodge 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
Wells Lodge 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
- 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 Wells Lodge Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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