Emberbrook Care Home

16 Raphael Drive, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0BL

01895257010

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

8 December 2022

Provider

GCH (Alder) Ltd

Beds

68 beds

About Emberbrook Care Home

Emberbrook is a nursing care home located in Thames Ditton, Surrey, providing care for 68 residents. The home is registered to care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. It operates as part of GCH (Alder) Ltd's care provision across the region.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in December 2022. As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical support alongside residential care. Its position in Thames Ditton places it within commuting distance of central London while maintaining access to Surrey's local services and amenities.

The breadth of specialisms suggests Emberbrook accommodates mixed care needs within its 68-bed capacity, allowing for tailored support depending on individual requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Emberbrook Care 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 Emberbrook Care 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 Emberbrook Care 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