St Margarets Nursing Home

20 Twiss Avenue, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5NU

01303267557

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

15 January 2021

Provider

Rohan Care Limited

Beds

25 beds

About St Margarets Nursing Home

St Margarets Nursing Home is a 25-bed nursing facility located on Twiss Avenue in Hythe, Kent. It provides care for older people and those with dementia, operated by Rohan Care Limited. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in January 2021.

As a smaller nursing home, it offers a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area. The location in Hythe provides access to local amenities and services in this Kent coastal town. The home's nursing provision means it can support residents requiring medical care alongside personal assistance.

Its specialism in dementia care indicates staff training and experience in supporting residents with this condition and related cognitive changes.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting St Margarets Nursing Home, 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 St Margarets Nursing Home, 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 St Margarets Nursing Home'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees