Astell House
Residential Care
Not available
Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Limited
36 beds
This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.
About Astell House
Astell House is a residential care home located in Gloucestershire, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 36 beds. The home is operated by Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Limited.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Astell 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 Astell 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 Astell House'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.
Location
Astell House Residential Home, Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BT
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