Lindisfarne Ouston
Residential & Nursing Care
16 May 2020
Gainford Care Homes Limited
57 beds
About Lindisfarne Ouston
Lindisfarne Ouston is a care home in County Durham offering both residential and nursing care. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.
Lindisfarne Ouston provides residential and nursing care for up to 57 people in a purpose-built building across two floors. At the time of inspection, 43 people were living at the home. The service had comprehensive policies and procedures to manage risks associated with COVID-19, including care for people with a positive diagnosis.
People living in the home and their relatives were supported to maintain contact, with technology such as online visiting available when in-person visits weren't possible.
Source: CQC inspection report, 16 February 2022
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Lindisfarne Ouston, 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 Lindisfarne Ouston, 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 Lindisfarne Ouston'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
Front Street, Ouston, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QW
Lindisfarne Ouston
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 16 May 2020
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