Roxburgh House
Residential Care
10 February 2023
Roxburgh House Limited
22 beds
About Roxburgh House
Roxburgh House is a residential care home located on Roxburgh Road in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent. The home provides care for 22 residents and specialises in supporting older people and those living with dementia. It is operated by Roxburgh House Limited as a residential service rather than nursing care.
The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 10 February 2023, when it received a rating of Good. Westgate-on-Sea is a coastal town in the east of Kent, providing access to local amenities and the seafront. The home's smaller size means it may offer a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities, though individual support needs vary and suitability depends on each person's requirements.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Roxburgh 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 Roxburgh 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 Roxburgh 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
29-31 Roxburgh Road, Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8RX
Roxburgh House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 10 February 2023
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