West Hallam Care Home

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West Hallam Care Home is a residential care home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (DE7 6GZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About West Hallam Care Home

West Hallam Care Home is a residential care home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. We support older people who need help with daily living, along with younger adults and people with a physical disability, and we work to keep the atmosphere of a house rather than a facility. Many of the people who live here are living with dementia, and that shapes how we do almost everything. We learn about the life someone has had, the work they did, the places and people who mattered to them, and we use that knowledge every day. Familiar routines, an unhurried pace and staff who notice early when someone is unsettled do more good than anything that could be printed in a brochure. Our team helps with personal care, medication, meals and moving about safely, and we give equal thought to how someone wants their day to run. Company or quiet, an early start or a slow one, and whatever they still want to manage themselves. Respite stays are available, giving family carers a planned break while their relative is somewhere settled and properly supported. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable time. If you are looking at homes in Derbyshire, please come and see us.

Care provided at West Hallam Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about West Hallam Care Home

Where is West Hallam Care Home located?

West Hallam Care Home is a residential care home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6GZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does West Hallam Care Home provide?

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

What is West Hallam Care Home's CQC rating?

West Hallam 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 19 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does West Hallam Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does West Hallam Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about West Hallam Care Home

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

Yes. West Hallam Care Home 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. West Hallam 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.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. West Hallam Care Home 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?

Yes. Yes. West Hallam Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 Midlands

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

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

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