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Cramlington HouseNorthumberland
Rated:GoodResidential

Cramlington House

Bassington Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD
01670591930
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 March 2019

Provider

Cramlington House Limited

Beds

63 beds

About Cramlington House

Cramlington House is a 63-bed residential care home located on Bassington Avenue in Cramlington, Northumberland. The home provides care for older people and those with dementia. It holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in March 2019.

The home is operated by Cramlington House Limited and serves residents in the North East of England. As a medium-sized facility, it accommodates a significant number of residents while maintaining a residential setting. The home's focus on dementia care alongside general older people's services reflects its specialised approach to resident needs in the local Cramlington area.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cramlington House, consider asking...

  1. 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
  2. 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
  3. 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
  4. 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
  5. 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cramlington House, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
  2. 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
  3. 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
  4. 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
  5. 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Cramlington House'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

Bassington Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD

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Cramlington House

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 26 March 2019

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