Addington Heights

1 Milne Park West, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0DN

03333218261

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Beds

50 beds

About Addington Heights

Addington Heights is a nursing home located in Croydon, London. Its registered care categories include dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, and younger adults. The home has 50 beds. The home is operated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Addington Heights, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Addington Heights, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Addington Heights's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees