The Cornerstone

115 Doncaster Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2BN

01709365387

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

House Of Light Trust Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodJul 2015
Requires ImprovementMar 2017
GoodMay 2018
GoodApr 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home House Of Light Trust Limited runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Cornerstone

The Cornerstone is a residential care home based in Rotherham, offering a place where residents can feel genuinely at home. The team there understands how much it means to families to find somewhere that feels safe, warm, and attentive to the people they love. Whether you are just beginning your search or are ready to take the next step, The Cornerstone aims to provide the kind of caring environment that brings real peace of mind.

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Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Cornerstone, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Cornerstone, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Cornerstone'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