Summerhill Residential Care Home

46 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0ER

01202870935

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 December 2018

Provider

Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited

Beds

15 beds

About Summerhill Residential Care Home

Summerhill is a small residential care home located in West Moors, near Ferndown in Dorset. It provides care for up to 15 residents and specialises in supporting older people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is run by Summerhill Care (Dorset) Limited and received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in December 2018.

Its intimate size and range of specialist services make it suitable for individuals requiring tailored support across multiple care needs. The South West location offers access to local amenities while maintaining proximity to surrounding communities in the Ferndown area.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Summerhill Residential Care 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 Summerhill Residential Care 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 Summerhill Residential Care 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