Chatsworth Residential Home

Dormy Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 5BE

01752660048

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 March 2020

Provider

Chatsworth Residential Home Ltd

Beds

26 beds

About Chatsworth Residential Home

Chatsworth Residential Home is a 26-bed residential care facility located on Dormy Avenue in Plymouth. The home provides care for older people and those with dementia. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent inspection completed in March 2020.

As a smaller residential home, it serves the local Plymouth community in the South West. The home is operated by Chatsworth Residential Home Ltd and offers specialist support for residents with dementia care needs alongside general care for older adults. Its size allows for a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Chatsworth Residential 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 Chatsworth Residential 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 Chatsworth Residential 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