Redwell Hills
Residential Care
23 August 2022
Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
47 beds
About Redwell Hills
Redwell Hills is a 47-bed residential care home located on St. Ives Road in Leadgate, near Consett in County Durham. The home is operated by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and people living with dementia.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Good following an inspection in August 2022. The home's location in the Leadgate area places it within the North East region, serving the local community and surrounding areas.
As a medium-sized facility offering residential care across multiple care needs, Redwell Hills accommodates residents requiring support with physical disabilities and dementia care. The breadth of specialisms suggests the home manages residents with varying levels of dependency and complexity of need.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Redwell Hills, 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 Redwell Hills, 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 Redwell Hills'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
St. Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7SN
Redwell Hills
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 23 August 2022
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