Opal House
Nursing Care
Not available
Carmand Ltd
5 beds
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Carmand Ltd, which runs 6 care homes in England: 2 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 3 not yet rated.
Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
- NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
- 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 Opal House
Opal House is a small nursing home in Humberston, near Grimsby, accommodating five residents. The home is operated by Carmand Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs or physical disabilities. Located in North East Lincolnshire, it offers nursing-level support across these diverse client groups.
As a small residential setting, Opal House may appeal to those seeking a more intimate care environment rather than a larger facility. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Prospective residents and families should contact the provider directly to discuss specific care requirements, staffing qualifications, facilities available, and the home's approach to supporting its various client groups.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Opal House, consider asking...
- 1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
- 2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
- 3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
- 4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
- 5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Opal House, look out for...
- 1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
- 2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
- 3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
- 4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
- 5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?
Could the NHS fund Opal 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
22 Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4SP
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