Red Court Care Community
Red Court Care Community is a nursing home in Grantham, Lincolnshire (NG31 8SA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Red Court Care Community
Red Court Care Community in Grantham provides nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays available. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability. We should be straightforward about our current position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather set that out here than leave a family to come across it elsewhere and wonder why we had not said so. We understand what was identified, we are working through it, and we will go over the findings and our response with anyone who asks. What we are working towards is the ordinary foundation of good nursing care. Residents known well enough that changes in their health are noticed early rather than late. Medication and clinical tasks carried out correctly and on time. A staff team settled enough for familiarity to be real, which is what dementia care depends on more than anything. Accurate records. Families told promptly and plainly when something changes. None of that should be an improvement plan. It is what residents are entitled to as a matter of course, and saying so publicly is part of holding ourselves to it. If you are considering a place for a relative, please come and visit, ask us the difficult questions, and form your own view of how the home is running now.
Care provided at Red Court Care Community
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Red Court Care Community
Where is Red Court Care Community located?
Red Court Care Community is a nursing home in Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8SA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Red Court Care Community provide?
Red Court Care Community is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Red Court Care Community's CQC rating?
Red Court Care Community is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Red Court Care Community provide dementia care?
Yes. Red Court Care Community supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Red Court Care Community offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Red Court Care Community offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Red Court Care Community
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Red Court Care Community 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. Red Court Care Community is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Red Court Care Community 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?
Yes. Yes. Red Court Care Community supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 East Midlands
Red Court Care Community has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Red Court Care Community. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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