The Anchorage

The Anchorage, Rutland Street, Grimsby, DN32 7RS

01472250817

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 August 2018

Provider

Lotus Care Anchorage Ltd

Beds

42 beds

About The Anchorage

The Anchorage is a 42-bed residential care home located on Rutland Street in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Operated by Lotus Care Anchorage Ltd, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia. The home received an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in August 2018.

As a medium-sized facility, it offers personalised residential care within the local community. The home's specialism in dementia care alongside support for older and younger adults means it caters to residents with varied needs and care requirements. Its Outstanding status reflects the quality of care and support provided to residents during the inspection period.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Anchorage, 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 The Anchorage, 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 The Anchorage'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.

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