Sharnbrook Care Home

Sharnbrook Care Home is a residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 5LD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Sharnbrook Care Home

Sharnbrook Care Home is a residential home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We are a permanent home to older people, and we also offer respite stays for people who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. Most of our residents need help with washing and dressing, moving about safely, medication and meals, and reassurance that somebody is nearby at night. A good number are living with dementia, and that shapes the whole house rather than one corner of it. The day follows a recognisable pattern, the same familiar staff are around, people keep their own belongings and habits, and somebody who is anxious gets time and company rather than correction. We also support people with physical disabilities, where equipment, seating and access decide how much independence somebody actually has. Food is cooked on the premises and people are asked what they would like. There is somewhere sociable to sit and somewhere quiet, a garden that gets used when the weather allows, and visitors do not need an appointment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Choosing a home for yourself or a relative is a difficult thing to do, so please come and visit, more than once if that helps, and ask us the awkward questions.

Care provided at Sharnbrook Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Sharnbrook Care Home

Where is Sharnbrook Care Home located?

Sharnbrook Care Home is a residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5LD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Sharnbrook Care Home provide?

Sharnbrook Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Sharnbrook Care Home's CQC rating?

Sharnbrook Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Sharnbrook Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Sharnbrook Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Sharnbrook Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Sharnbrook Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Sharnbrook Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Sharnbrook Care Home Limited is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Sharnbrook Care Home Limited is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Sharnbrook Care Home Limited offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Sharnbrook Care Home Limited is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Sharnbrook Care Home Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Sharnbrook Care Home Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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