Belong
Belong is a nursing home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (ST5 2RS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Belong
We are Belong in Newcastle under Lyme, a nursing home in Staffordshire. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available. Nurses on duty at every hour are what allow us to look after health needs as they change. Medication, wound care, continence, pain and the increasing frailty that often comes with great age can all be managed here, so nobody has to move again simply because their needs have grown. Alongside the nursing we work to keep ordinary life going. People get up when they want, eat what they like, choose where to sit and keep their own belongings and habits. We take the trouble to learn a person's history and preferences, because staff who know somebody well are the ones who notice quickly when they are not themselves. For people living with dementia, the useful work is in the detail: knowing a person's history, recognising early what unsettles them and going at their pace rather than the rota's. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Belong
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Belong
Where is Belong located?
Belong is a nursing home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Belong provide?
Belong 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 Belong's CQC rating?
Belong is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 March 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Belong provide dementia care?
Yes. Belong supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Belong offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Belong offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Belong
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme 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. Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme 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. Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 West Midlands
Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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