Kingston Care Home

Jemmett Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AJ

01895257010

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

1 September 2022

Provider

GCH (Alder) Ltd

Beds

67 beds

About Kingston Care Home

Kingston Care Home is a 67-bed nursing facility located on Jemmett Close in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The home provides care for older people, those with dementia, individuals with physical disabilities, and younger adults requiring nursing support.

The home is operated by GCH (Alder) Ltd and offers a mixed-care environment serving residents with varying care needs. Its location in Kingston upon Thames places it within the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, providing access to local services and amenities.

The Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection in September 2022 rated the home as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates areas where standards did not consistently meet expectations, and the provider has been required to make specific improvements to meet regulatory requirements. Prospective residents and families may wish to enquire about progress made since this assessment.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Kingston Care 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 Kingston Care 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 Kingston Care 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