Pinewood and Hollywood
Residential Care
30 April 2019
Certitude Trading Limited
8 beds
About Pinewood and Hollywood
Located on Smiths Field in Colchester, this small eight-bed residential home provides care for a diverse range of individuals. The service supports people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and older people, as well as younger adults with complex needs. The home is operated by Certitude Trading Limited and received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission at its last inspection in April 2019.
Its modest size allows for a more personalised approach to care within the local Essex community. The home's multi-specialism focus means it can accommodate people with different care requirements and backgrounds, making it suitable for various individuals seeking residential support.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Pinewood and Hollywood, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Pinewood and Hollywood, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Pinewood and Hollywood'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
Smiths Field, Colchester, CO1 2HP
Pinewood and Hollywood
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 30 April 2019
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