Murdoch House
Residential Care
8 January 2021
Belmont Healthcare (Murdoch) Limited
27 beds
About Murdoch House
Located on Murdoch Road in Wokingham, this residential care home provides accommodation for 27 residents. Murdoch House is operated by Belmont Healthcare (Murdoch) Limited and caters to older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in January 2021.
Its position in Wokingham, within the South East region, makes it accessible to the surrounding Berkshire area. The home's focus on supporting residents with varying care needs, including those with dementia, indicates its capability to provide specialist support alongside general residential care. As a smaller care home, it may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Murdoch 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 Murdoch 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 Murdoch 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.
Location
1 Murdoch Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2DL
Murdoch House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 8 January 2021
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