Hillside

Ardenham Lane, Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8AB

01296710011

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

5 December 2019

Provider

Bondcare Hillside Limited

Beds

68 beds

About Hillside

Hillside is a nursing care home located on Ardenham Lane in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with capacity for 68 residents. The home is operated by Bondcare Hillside Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. As a nursing facility, it offers medical support alongside residential care.

The home was rated Good by the CQC following its most recent inspection in December 2019. It is situated within the South East region, serving the local Aylesbury and surrounding Buckinghamshire area. The multi-bed setting allows for a range of care needs to be supported within one location, with specialised provision available for residents requiring dementia-specific support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hillside, 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 Hillside, 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 Hillside'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.

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