Higham House Nursing Home

87 Higham Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6DG

01933314253

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

23 July 2021

Provider

Golden Nest Carehomes Limited

Beds

30 beds

About Higham House Nursing Home

Higham House is a 30-bed nursing home located on Higham Road in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. It is operated by Golden Nest Carehomes Limited and provides nursing care for a diverse range of service users, including older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home's most recent CQC inspection took place in July 2021, at which point it was rated as Requires Improvement. This means the service did not meet all of the standards expected at that time, though the provider is expected to make necessary improvements.

The smaller size of this home may suit some families seeking a more intimate care environment, and its mixed service user profile suggests an experience in supporting varied care needs. Families should review the detailed CQC inspection report for specific areas of concern and any action plans put in place by the provider.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Higham House Nursing 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 Higham House Nursing 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 Higham House Nursing 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