Alma Court Care Home

Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7AD

01543273860

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

19 November 2021

Provider

Avery Homes (Cannock) Limited

Beds

67 beds

About Alma Court Care Home

Alma Court Care Home is a welcoming nursing home set in Staffordshire, offering a reassuring place where older people can feel genuinely cared for and at home. The team there understands how important it is for families to feel confident in the care their loved ones receive, and that commitment shapes everything they do. If you are exploring care options in the area, Alma Court aims to provide a supportive, familiar environment for those who call it home.

This care home provides nursing and personal care for older people, most of whom are living with dementia. The service accommodates 44 people across six separate units, each with its own communal areas. Staff members are knowledgeable about the risks associated with people's care and support, and understand what steps to take to minimise potential harm.

When incidents or accidents occur, the provider has systems in place to identify learning points and review procedures to reduce the risk of reoccurrence. Any lessons identified are effectively communicated to staff members to enhance people's safety.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alma Court Care Home, 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 Alma Court Care Home, 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 Alma Court Care Home'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