Leycester House Residential Care Home

About Us

Leycester House Residential Care Home is in Knutsford, looking after older adults and some younger adults who need help with daily living rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays, and many of our residents live with dementia.

A care home should feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been placed, and the difference shows up in ordinary details. Getting up at the hour that suits you. Your own furniture and pictures around you. Being asked what you would like rather than told what is happening. Carrying on with familiar habits for as long as health allows.

Our dementia care rests on familiarity and patience. The same staff, a routine that holds its shape, surroundings that make sense, and time given rather than grudged when somebody needs longer to find their words. Where a resident becomes distressed we look for the cause, which is usually pain, confusion, boredom or fear, rather than managing the behaviour and moving on.

Knutsford is a small town and we like our residents to remain part of it. Family and friends are welcome without an appointment, and we would much rather people felt able to drop in.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good.

Come and look round whenever it suits you, and ask the people who live here what they make of us.

Common questions about Leycester House Residential Care Home

Where is Leycester House Residential Care Home located?

Leycester House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 7HE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Leycester House Residential Care Home provide?

Leycester House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Leycester House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Leycester House Residential 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 3 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Leycester House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Leycester House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Leycester House Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Leycester House Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Leycester House Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Leycester House Residential Care Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Leycester House Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Leycester House Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 3 January 2019
• Report published: 3 January 2019

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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