Bethany House Care Home

2 Woodside, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 8QE

03303038440

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 May 2018

Provider

Karlyon Care Ltd

Beds

27 beds

About Bethany House Care Home

Bethany House is a 27-bed residential care home located in Lipson, Plymouth, providing care for older people and those with dementia. The home is operated by Karlyon Care Ltd and holds a Good CQC rating from its last inspection in May 2018. Its smaller size means it may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home is positioned in a residential part of South West Plymouth, with local amenities and transport links nearby. As a residential facility, it provides personal care and support within a home environment rather than nursing care. The focus on dementia care indicates staff training and experience in supporting individuals with cognitive decline and related behavioural needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bethany House 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 Bethany House 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 Bethany House 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