Cameron House
Residential Care
13 May 2023
Brambles Care Home Ltd
44 beds
About Cameron House
Cameron House is a 44-bed residential care home located in Plumleys, Pitsea, within Basildon, Essex. It is operated by Brambles Care Home Ltd and provides care for older people, individuals with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and people with sensory impairments.
The home was last inspected by the CQC on 13 May 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This means the home did not meet all regulatory standards at that inspection and areas for development were identified.
The facility's location in Pitsea provides access to local amenities and services typical of this part of Essex. The range of specialisms offered indicates the home accepts residents with varying care needs and conditions. Potential residents and their families should review the full CQC inspection report for detailed findings about the home's performance across different areas of care provision.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron House's fees?
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Location
Plumleys, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1NQ
Cameron House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 13 May 2023
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