Gorway House
Residential Care
30 September 2023
Gorway House Residential Home
28 beds
About Gorway House
Gorway House is a 28-bed residential care home located on Gorway Road in Walsall, West Midlands. The home provides care for older people and those living with dementia. It is operated by Gorway House Residential Home as a residential care service.
The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in September 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home meets fundamental standards, there are areas identified for development. The home's relatively small size means residents may benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.
Specialist Care
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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Gorway 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 Gorway 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 Gorway 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
40 Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BG
Gorway House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 30 September 2023
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