Christian Head
Residential Care
28 December 2019
Westmorland and Furness Council
28 beds
About Christian Head
Christian Head is a residential care home operated by Westmorland and Furness Council, located on Silver Street in Kirkby Stephen, a market town in the eastern Lake District. The home has 28 beds and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its most recent CQC inspection in December 2019 rated the home as Good.
As a council-run facility, it serves the local community in Westmorland and Furness in the North West. The home's range of specialisms indicates experience in supporting people with complex care needs across different age groups and conditions.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Christian Head, 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 Christian Head, 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 Christian Head's fees?
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Location
Silver Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA
Christian Head
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 28 December 2019
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