Dora Rose Care Home
Dora Rose Care Home is a nursing home in Stafford, Staffordshire (ST17 0UH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Dora Rose Care Home
Dora Rose Care Home is a nursing home in Stafford, providing 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 open about our current position at the outset. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather set it out here than leave a family to discover it somewhere else. We understand what was found, we are working through it, and we will discuss the findings and our response in detail with anyone who wants to. What we are working towards is not elaborate. Residents known well enough that changes in their health are noticed early rather than late. Clinical tasks and medication carried out correctly and on time. A staff team settled enough that familiarity is real, which is what dementia care depends on above everything else. 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 is part of holding ourselves to it. If you are considering a nursing home for a relative, please come and visit, ask us the difficult questions, and form your own view of how the place is running now.
Care provided at Dora Rose Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Dora Rose Care Home
Where is Dora Rose Care Home located?
Dora Rose Care Home is a nursing home in Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0UH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dora Rose Care Home provide?
Dora Rose 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 Dora Rose Care Home's CQC rating?
Dora Rose Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 8 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dora Rose Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Dora Rose Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dora Rose Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dora Rose Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dora Rose Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dora Rose 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. Dora Rose 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. Dora Rose 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. Dora Rose 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 West Midlands
Dora Rose Care Home 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 Dora Rose Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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