Waterside

40 Sumner Road, London, SE15 6LA

08000854159

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

9 August 2019

Provider

Agincare (Southwark) Limited

Beds

49 beds

About Waterside

Waterside is a 49-bed nursing home located in Southwark, South London. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. The home is operated by Agincare (Southwark) Limited and received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in August 2019.

The home is situated on Sumner Road in the SE15 postcode area, within the local Southwark community. As a nursing care facility, it offers medical support alongside residential care, with staff available to manage health conditions and medication needs. The mixed resident profile means the home accommodates people across different age groups and care requirements, with particular experience in dementia care.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Waterside, 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 Waterside, 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 Waterside'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