Ellesmere House

9 Nightingale Place, Chelsea, London, SW10 9NG

02035046841

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Beds

70 beds

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Ellesmere House

Ellesmere House is a nursing home located in Kensington and Chelsea, London. Its registered care categories include dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, older people, and physical disabilities. The home has 70 beds. The home is operated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees