Heatherside Care Home

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Heatherside Care Home is a residential care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG27 9JR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Heatherside Care Home

We are a residential care home in Basingstoke, offering a settled home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life. We also take people for respite stays, whether that is a planned break so a family carer can have some time to themselves, or a shorter arrangement while somebody gets back on their feet after an illness. What we are aiming for is straightforward. A place where the people who live here are known properly, where the days follow their own preferences rather than ours, and where help with the practical things arrives without fuss and without anybody feeling diminished by needing it. People bring their own belongings and their own habits. Families come and go as they like rather than sitting formally at set visiting times. The difference between a care home that works and one that does not usually lies in whether the staff stay long enough to know everybody well. We put a good deal of effort into that, because it is what allows somebody to notice that a resident is quieter than usual, or off their food, or in pain but not saying so. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at homes for a relative, please come and see us. Half an hour here will tell you more than anything we could write. Contact us and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits your family.

Care provided at Heatherside Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Heatherside Care Home

Where is Heatherside Care Home located?

Heatherside Care Home is a residential care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG27 9JR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Heatherside Care Home provide?

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

What is Heatherside Care Home's CQC rating?

Heatherside 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 22 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

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

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

Questions families ask about Heatherside Care Home

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

No. Heatherside Care Home 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. Heatherside 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. Heatherside 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. Heatherside 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 South East

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

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

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