Kingsley Cottage, Blackfords
Residential Care
Not available
SS Care Limited
18 beds
Costs and who runs this home
Run by SS Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.
Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
- This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
- How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.
About Kingsley Cottage, Blackfords
Kingsley Cottage is an 18-bed residential care home located on Cannock Road in Cannock, Staffordshire. The home is run by SS Care Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This smaller-scale setting allows for a more personalised approach to care.
The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. It serves the local Cannock community and surrounding areas, offering residential support to people with a range of care needs. Prospective residents and their families should contact the home directly to discuss specific care requirements, facilities, and availability.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Kingsley Cottage, Blackfords, 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 Kingsley Cottage, Blackfords, 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 Kingsley Cottage, Blackfords'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
41-43 Cannock Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5BU
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