John Sturrock

Walter Crescent, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 8NG

01132491681

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

20 May 2023

Provider

Thomas Owen Care Limited

Beds

40 beds

About John Sturrock

John Sturrock is a nursing home in Leeds providing care for people with mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

John Sturrock provides nursing care to 40 people with mental health needs in a purpose-built facility. The service maintains effective systems for investigating allegations of abuse or poor care, with sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs. Risks associated with people's care are managed safely, and the service has systems in place for learning from incidents.

Medicines are well managed, and safe infection prevention and control procedures are consistently followed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 May 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting John Sturrock, 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 John Sturrock, 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 John Sturrock'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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