Knowle Hill

High Street, Beighton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 1HE

01142213249

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

7 November 2019

Provider

SheffCare Limited

Beds

74 beds

About Knowle Hill

Knowle Hill is a residential care home in Sheffield, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Knowle Hill accommodates up to 74 people across three floors, currently supporting 65 residents including older people and those living with dementia. Residents feel safe at the home, with sufficient staff trained in safeguarding procedures to protect them from abuse and harm. Risk assessments are thorough and staff demonstrate knowledge of how to keep people safe.

The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and infection control measures.

Staff are skilled and knowledgeable in providing care, with people receiving their medicines as prescribed. Residents are actively involved in developing their detailed care plans, ensuring staff understand individual needs and preferences. People report satisfaction with the care provided and the home's approach to their wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 November 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Knowle Hill, 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 Knowle Hill, 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 Knowle Hill'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