Keychange Charity Alde House

Church Road, Penn, High Wycombe, HP10 8NX

01494813365

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

20 September 2019

Provider

Keychange Charity

Beds

16 beds

About Keychange Charity Alde House

Alde House is a 16-bed residential care home in Penn, High Wycombe, operated by Keychange Charity. Located in Buckinghamshire's South East, it provides care for older people, those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home was last inspected by the CQC in September 2019 and received a rating of Requires Improvement. This means the service did not meet all required standards at that time, though it may have made changes since. The smaller size of the home, with just 16 beds, means residents receive care in an intimate setting within a residential community setting.

As a charity-run facility, Alde House operates as part of the broader Keychange Charity network. The home's multi-specialist approach means it aims to support residents with complex care needs across several conditions. Anyone considering this home should be aware of its current rating and may wish to contact them directly to understand any improvements made following the inspection.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Keychange Charity Alde 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 Keychange Charity Alde 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 Keychange Charity Alde 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees