The Close Care Home
The Close Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3DP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About The Close Care Home
The Close Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available for shorter periods. Having qualified nurses on site means people can stay with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move, which matters enormously to families who have already been through one. But we would rather be judged on the ordinary texture of the day than on anything clinical. Whether somebody was helped at their own pace. Whether the food was something they actually wanted. Whether their room feels like theirs. Whether they were asked rather than told. Dementia care is a significant part of our work. Familiar staff, routines that change only when there is a reason, and the patience to sit with somebody rather than hurry them along. We treat distress as communication rather than as behaviour to be managed, and we ask families in detail about history and habits, because that information is often what makes the present make sense. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. That judgement came largely from what our residents and their families told the inspectors, which is why it means something to us. We do not treat it as finished business, since standards slip quietly wherever nobody keeps looking. If you are considering a nursing home in Oxfordshire for a relative, please come and visit and judge us for yourself.
Care provided at The Close Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Close Care Home
Where is The Close Care Home located?
The Close Care Home is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Close Care Home provide?
The Close Care Home 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 The Close Care Home's CQC rating?
The Close Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 22 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Close Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Close Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Close Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Close Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Close Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Close 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. The Close 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. The Close 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?
Yes. Yes. The Close Care Home 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 South East
The Close 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 The Close Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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