Ridgeway Care Centre

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Ridgeway Care Centre is a residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN1 1PB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Ridgeway Care Centre

Here at Ridgeway Care Centre, we are proud to be a care home rooted in the heart of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, providing a place where residents genuinely feel at home. We support a range of people including older adults, those living with dementia, younger adults, and individuals who need short term respite care, so our team has built up a broad depth of experience across these different areas. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our whole team puts in day to day. We do not take that lightly. It tells us we are on the right track, and it gives families reassurance when they are making what can be a very significant decision about a loved one's care. For those living with dementia, we understand how important familiarity, routine and a calm environment can be. We work closely with residents and their families to understand individual histories, preferences and needs, so that the care we provide feels personal rather than generic. Respite care is something we approach with the same level of attention as long term residential care. Whether someone is staying with us for a few weeks to give a family carer a rest, or while recovering from an illness, we want that time here to feel comfortable and settled. We know that choosing a care home is not a straightforward process, and we welcome anyone who would like to come and visit us, meet the team, and get a proper sense of what life here looks like. Lincoln is a city we are genuinely connected to, and many of our residents have roots here, which matters to us. If you would like to find out more about Ridgeway Care Centre or discuss whether we might be the right fit for you or your family, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk.

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Common questions about Ridgeway Care Centre

Where is Ridgeway Care Centre located?

Ridgeway Care Centre is a residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1PB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Ridgeway Care Centre provide?

Ridgeway Care Centre 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 Ridgeway Care Centre's CQC rating?

Ridgeway Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 June 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Ridgeway Care Centre provide dementia care?

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

Does Ridgeway Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Ridgeway Care Centre

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

Yes. Ridgeway Care Centre 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. Ridgeway Care Centre 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. Ridgeway Care Centre 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. Ridgeway Care Centre 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

Ridgeway Care Centre 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 Ridgeway Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Ridgeway Care Centre

Respite Care at Ridgeway Care Centre

Respite is approached with the same attention as long term residential care, according to the home, whether somebody stays a few weeks to give a family carer a rest or while recovering. Short stays usually need booking well ahead with a minimum length, so ask what applies. Pack medication and a note of routines, and use the stay to judge the home properly.

Dementia Care at Ridgeway Care Centre

Understanding individual histories, preferences and needs is what this home says keeps dementia care personal rather than generic. It also names familiarity, routine and a calm environment as the things that matter, which is the right list. A visit is the way to see whether the layout feels calm and secure and whether staff seem unhurried. The good rating from June 2022 gives some external backing to the claim. Ask what dementia training staff receive, how distress and walking are handled, and how care is adjusted as the condition advances.

Residential Care at Ridgeway Care Centre

A good rating followed an inspection in June 2022, which is reasonably recent. Residential care means support with everyday living rather than nursing, so personal care, medication, cooked meals and a day with some shape are included, but no registered nurse is on site. Anyone whose health needs regular clinical attention would be looking at a nursing home instead. East Midlands weekly fees usually run from £850 to £1100, while Lincolnshire council pays about £680 to £820. Ask what the fee covers at this Lincoln home, what is charged separately, and how any difference against the council rate would be met.

Older Person Care at Ridgeway Care Centre

St Philips Care has held this registration since 9 December 2010, so Ridgeway is long established in Lincoln. For older residents the day covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company, and the home says it has built up a broad depth of experience across the different groups it supports. It also says it works closely with residents and families so that care feels personal rather than generic. That is a fair claim to test by asking how a routine is recorded and who checks it is followed. Ask too how many staff are awake overnight and how quickly a call bell is answered.

Younger Adults at Ridgeway Care Centre

Lincolnshire council usually pays about £680 to £820 a week, against regional fees of £850 to £1100, which matters where support may run for many years. Ridgeway is registered for younger adults alongside older people, though most residents in a residential home of this kind will be considerably older. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and what the week offers them.

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