OSJCT Skirbeck Court
Residential Care
31 December 2019
The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
38 beds
About OSJCT Skirbeck Court
OSJCT Skirbeck Court is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, providing personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.
This residential care home provides personal care to 34 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 39 residents in one adapted building. The provider has implemented systems to assess staffing needs, follows safe recruitment practices, and ensures staff receive appropriate training. Medicines are safely managed according to good practice guidelines, and staff are knowledgeable about infection control measures.
Staff demonstrate kindness and care in their interactions with residents, actively supporting their privacy and dignity while understanding individual preferences and personalities.
Source: CQC inspection report, 31 December 2019
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting OSJCT Skirbeck Court, 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 OSJCT Skirbeck Court, 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 OSJCT Skirbeck Court'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
55a Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9NU
OSJCT Skirbeck Court
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 31 December 2019
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