Somerhill Care Home
Somerhill Care Home is a nursing home in Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN15 5BH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Somerhill Care Home
Somerhill Care Home is a nursing home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. We care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be on hand at any hour. Many residents live with dementia, often alongside physical illness or reduced mobility. Looking after both together is skilled work. It means noticing pain that someone can no longer describe, keeping surroundings calm and familiar, and adjusting how we communicate as needs change. Care is planned with residents and their families. Meals, sleep, privacy, company and the shape of the day sit in the plan alongside everything clinical. We work closely with GPs, community nurses, therapists and hospital teams so that treatment happens quickly and people are not moved about unnecessarily. Respite stays are available for families needing a break and for people requiring nursing support for a short period. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather tell you that plainly. We know which areas were found wanting, we have an improvement plan, and we are working through it with the team. If you want to know exactly what has changed and what is still in progress, ask us and we will tell you straight. Please come and see the home for yourself. Speak to residents and relatives and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Somerhill Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Somerhill Care Home
Where is Somerhill Care Home located?
Somerhill Care Home is a nursing home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5BH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Somerhill Care Home provide?
Somerhill 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 Somerhill Care Home's CQC rating?
Somerhill 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 13 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Somerhill Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Somerhill Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Somerhill Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Somerhill Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Somerhill Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Somerhill 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. Somerhill 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. Somerhill 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. Somerhill 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 West
Somerhill Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Somerhill Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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