Westholme

Westholme is a residential care home in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 0JP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Westholme

Westholme is a residential care home in Stanley, County Durham, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We run the house the way a home runs rather than the way a service does. The people living here decide the ordinary things, from what is for tea to how the day is spent and who comes to visit. Staff are here to make those choices possible, not to take them over. Where somebody wants to do more for themselves, we back it at their pace. That might be cooking, shopping, managing money, travelling independently or keeping up a job, a course or a placement. Some people want to push at that steadily. Others want life to be settled and predictable, and that is an equally good aim as far as we are concerned. Communication gets careful attention here, because understanding a person properly is what allows them to direct their own life rather than have it arranged around them. Stanley and the wider area are on the doorstep and people here use them, keeping up the interests, friendships and routines they had before they moved in. We work closely with families and the professionals involved. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are looking for a place or a respite stay in County Durham, please contact us and come and see the house.

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Common questions about Westholme

Where is Westholme located?

Westholme is a residential care home in Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0JP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Westholme provide?

Westholme is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Westholme's CQC rating?

Westholme is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Westholme offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Westholme

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

No. Westholme is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Westholme 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. Westholme 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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 North East

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

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

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