Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home is a nursing home in Grays, Thurrock (RM17 6QY). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
Bluebell Nursing and Residential Home is in Grays, Thurrock. We provide nursing care for older people, including many residents living with dementia and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we also offer respite stays. Registered nurses are on site around the clock, which allows us to manage medication, wound and pressure care and changing health needs here rather than sending someone elsewhere every time their condition alters. For residents living with dementia, we work hard on the environment and the routine. A familiar face, a predictable shape to the day and staff who know the small things that settle a person do more than any amount of activity planning. Where sight or hearing is poor, we check that glasses and hearing aids are working and we adapt how we speak with people, because it is easy for someone with a sensory impairment to be quietly excluded from the life of a home without anyone intending it. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out here than have a family discover it later. There is an agreed plan for the areas identified and we are working through it. Anyone considering us should ask what has changed, what is still in progress, and come and see the home for themselves.
Care provided at Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 March 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
Where is Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home located?
Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home is a nursing home in Grays, Thurrock, RM17 6QY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home provide?
Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home's CQC rating?
Bluebell Nursing & Residential 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 19 March 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bluebell Nursing & Residential 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. Bluebell Nursing & Residential 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. Bluebell Nursing & Residential 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. Bluebell Nursing & Residential 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 East
Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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