Glenhurst Lodge

Virginia House, Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX

01622351951

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

8 April 2020

Provider

Bramley Health Limited

Beds

23 beds

About Glenhurst Lodge

Glenhurst Lodge is a nursing home with 23 beds located on Vinters Road in Maidstone, Kent. It is run by Bramley Health Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia or mental health conditions. The home holds a Good CQC rating following its most recent inspection in April 2020.

As a nursing facility, it offers medical support alongside residential care, making it suitable for residents requiring higher levels of clinical input. The smaller size of the home means a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. Its Maidstone location provides access to local amenities and services in the Kent area.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Glenhurst Lodge, 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 Glenhurst Lodge, 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 Glenhurst Lodge'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