Loose Valley Nursing Home
Loose Valley Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent (ME15 0AG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Loose Valley Nursing Home
We are a nursing home in Maidstone, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with the everyday parts of life. Nurses are on hand at any hour, so a change in somebody's health is picked up early rather than allowed to build, and families can set down a level of responsibility that had often become exhausting. Nursing care is not only a clinical matter, and we try not to treat it as one. What people notice day to day is whether they are known by name, whether their own routines still count for something and whether the person helping them has time to do it properly. Getting those right takes as much attention as anything medical. Respite stays are available too, whether that is a planned break for a family carer who has been managing at home for a long stretch, or a period of recovery after illness or a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking residents and their relatives what could be better, because the most useful feedback rarely arrives on an inspection day. If you are looking at nursing care in this part of Kent, you would be very welcome to visit, meet the team and see the place for yourself.
Care provided at Loose Valley Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Loose Valley Nursing Home
Where is Loose Valley Nursing Home located?
Loose Valley Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0AG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Loose Valley Nursing Home provide?
Loose Valley 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 Loose Valley Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Loose Valley 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 23 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Loose Valley Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Loose Valley Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Loose Valley Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Loose Valley 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. Loose Valley 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. Loose Valley 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. Loose Valley 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
Loose Valley 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 Loose Valley Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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