Alexandra House
Residential Care
24 January 2024
Moorlands Rehabilitation (Staffordshire) Limited
22 beds
About Alexandra House
Located on Poyner Road in Ludlow, Shropshire, Alexandra House is a 22-bed residential care home operated by Moorlands Rehabilitation (Staffordshire) Limited. The home provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
The Care Quality Commission rated Alexandra House as Good following its most recent inspection in January 2024. The home's position in Ludlow places it within the market town's community, offering access to local amenities and services while serving the wider Shropshire area.
With its relatively modest size of 22 beds, the home maintains a smaller, more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. Its mixed specialism approach means staff are trained to support residents with varying care needs, including specialist dementia care provision.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Alexandra House, 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 Alexandra House, 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 Alexandra House's fees?
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Location
Poyner Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1QT
Alexandra House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 24 January 2024
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