Austenwood
Nursing Care
16 October 2018
JK Healthcare Limited
35 beds
About Austenwood
Austenwood is a 35-bed nursing home located in Chalfont St. Peter, within the Gerrards Cross area of Buckinghamshire. The home is operated by JK Healthcare Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia.
It holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection conducted in October 2018. The home's nursing provision means it can support residents requiring medical care alongside residential support. Its location in the South East places it within commuting distance of London whilst maintaining a village setting.
The home's range of specialist services indicates it can accommodate residents with varying care needs and conditions, including those experiencing cognitive decline.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Austenwood, 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 Austenwood, 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 Austenwood'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
29 North Park, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JA
Austenwood
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 16 October 2018
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