Bourne House

Bourne House is a nursing home in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP4 6GW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bourne House

At Bourne House, we provide nursing home care for people living in Salisbury and the wider Wiltshire area. Our team supports a broad range of needs, including older person care, dementia care, nursing care, care for those living with a physical disability, and support for people with a visual or hearing impairment. We also welcome younger adults and offer respite care for those who need a short break from their usual arrangements. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. From the moment someone contacts us, we try to make the process as straightforward and as human as possible. We take time to understand each person properly, not just their care needs but who they are, what matters to them, and how they like to spend their days. Our nursing team works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to make sure care plans genuinely reflect individual needs and are kept up to date as those needs change. We think good communication is at the heart of everything we do, and we actively encourage family members to stay involved in their loved one's care. We are pleased that our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of good. That outcome reflects the hard work of everyone here, and it gives families some reassurance when they are weighing up their options. That said, we are always looking at how we can do things better and we welcome honest feedback from residents and relatives throughout the year. If you would like to find out more about life at Bourne House or arrange a visit, please do get in touch. We would be happy to show you around and answer any questions you might have.

Care provided at Bourne House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Bourne House

Where is Bourne House located?

Bourne House is a nursing home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bourne House provide?

Bourne House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bourne House's CQC rating?

Bourne House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bourne House provide dementia care?

Yes. Bourne House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Bourne House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Bourne House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Bourne House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Bourne House 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. Bourne House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Bourne House 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. Bourne House 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

Bourne House 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Bourne House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Bourne House

Respite Care at Bourne House

Nursing respite needs an assessment before a bed can be confirmed, so enquire well before the dates you want. Bourne House is registered for short stays, typically of one or two weeks. Bring everyday clothes, toiletries, a prescription list and dispensed medicines, and use the visit to judge whether a permanent move would work.

Nursing Care at Bourne House

Twenty four hour cover by registered nurses is the core of a nursing registration, and it is why these homes cost more. Bourne House is registered for nursing care, which suits people with complex medication, unstable conditions, pressure wounds or tube feeding. NHS Funded Nursing Care of about £235 a week is paid directly to the home for anyone assessed as needing nursing, reducing what the family pays. Ask whether that contribution shows separately on the invoice, and what the remaining fee covers. Ask how many nurses are rostered on each shift and what the home does when someone becomes acutely unwell.

Dementia Care at Bourne House

Nobody with dementia benefits from being corrected, which is why the attitude of the staff is the thing to watch. Bourne House holds a dementia registration, a permission that describes scope rather than skill. Ask what dementia training is given, how often it is refreshed, and how distress or attempts to leave are handled. Ask whether the layout and garden allow safe walking and how a room can be made to feel familiar. Ask as well about the later stages, including swallowing problems and care at the end of life.

Older Person Care at Bourne House

Dignity in later life often rests on whether help arrives before it has been asked for twice. Bourne House in Salisbury is registered for older person care, with nursing available on the premises. Ask how the day is shaped, whether residents choose their own rising and bedtimes, and how often a bath or shower is offered. Ask how many carers and how many nurses work at night, and how many of them stay awake. Inspectors rated the home good after an inspection in October 2022. Private fees in the South West can run from £1250 to £1600 a week, while Wiltshire usually funds at £900 to £1100.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Bourne House

Hearing aids that go missing and corridors that are too dim undo a great deal of otherwise good care. Bourne House is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask about lighting and signage, whether a loop system exists, and how aids, batteries and large print paperwork are handled.

Younger Adults at Bourne House

A younger resident in a nursing home needs more than clinical competence, because the week still has to mean something. Bourne House is registered to support adults under sixty five. Ask who else of a similar age lives there, what they do with their days, and how privacy and independence are respected.

Physical Disability at Bourne House

A disabled resident's independence rests on hoists that fit, bathrooms that work and staff who are not rushing. Bourne House is registered to support people with a physical disability. Ask which rooms have ceiling tracking, how physiotherapy input is arranged, and how continence and skin care are managed.

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