The Mayfield Residential Care Home

6 Alicia Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8AL

02089077908

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 February 2023

Provider

The Mayfield Residential Care Home Limited

Beds

23 beds

About The Mayfield Residential Care Home

The Mayfield Residential Care Home is a 23-bed residential facility located on Alicia Avenue in Kenton, Harrow. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. The home is operated by The Mayfield Residential Care Home Limited and serves the local Harrow area of North West London.

The Care Quality Commission last inspected the home in February 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This rating indicates areas where the home's standards fall below the expected level and suggests that improvements are needed across its operations and care provision.

As a smaller residential setting with 23 beds, the home may offer a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities. Prospective residents and their families should review the detailed CQC inspection report to understand the specific concerns identified and any actions the home has taken since the inspection.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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