Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home

Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Staplehurst, Kent (TN12 0RB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home
Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home is in Staplehurst, Kent. We provide nursing and residential care for older people, with a particular focus on caring for people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Specialising in dementia care shapes everything about how we work. We rely on knowing each person properly: their history, their family, their working life, the things that comfort them and the things that unsettle them. Distress nearly always has a cause, and our team is expected to look for it rather than to manage the behaviour. We keep the surroundings calm and familiar and we give people time instead of instructions. Having both nursing and residential care here means that when somebody's health changes, they usually do not have to move somewhere unfamiliar. For a person living with dementia, a move is particularly hard, so avoiding it is worth a great deal. Families are part of the home. We keep in regular contact, and we say honestly when something has changed rather than waiting for a crisis. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking for dementia care in Kent, please arrange to visit, meet the team and see what an ordinary day here looks like.
Care provided at Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home
Where is Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home located?
Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0RB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?
Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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.
What is Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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. Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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
Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential 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 Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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