THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
Residential Care
17 August 2017
MM2 Care Homes Ltd
Not specified
About THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
The Chestnuts is a residential care home located on Norwich Road in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. It is operated by MM2 Care Homes Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in August 2017.
As a residential care home, it offers accommodation and personal care support tailored to residents' needs. The facility serves the local Wisbech area and surrounding Cambridgeshire region. For current information about available rooms, specific facilities, and how the home can meet individual care requirements, direct contact with the home is recommended.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting THE CHESTNUTS 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 THE CHESTNUTS 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 THE CHESTNUTS 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.
Location
169 Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3TA
THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 17 August 2017
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