Aberdeen House

Aberdeen House is a residential care home in Oakham, Rutland (LE15 9UD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Aberdeen House

Here at Aberdeen House, we provide residential care for older people in the heart of Oakham, Rutland. We are a care home that focuses on what matters most: making sure each person who lives with us feels genuinely at home, respected, and well looked after. We specialise in older person care and residential care, supporting people who need a helping hand with day to day life while still living as independently as they wish. Rutland is a wonderfully close knit part of the country, and we think that sense of community very much shapes how we operate. We know our residents as individuals, we know their preferences, their histories, and the small things that make their days brighter. We want to be straightforward with you. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection resulted in a "requires improvement" rating, and we take that seriously. We have been working through the feedback carefully and making real, practical changes to how we do things. We would rather be honest about where we have had to improve than brush over it, because the families and individuals who trust us with their care deserve that honesty. We are committed to demonstrating through our actions that those improvements are taking root. Our team in Oakham work hard to create an atmosphere that feels warm and settled rather than institutional. We pay attention to the rhythms of each person's day, to mealtimes, to social time, to the quieter moments. Families are always welcome, and we encourage open conversation about how things are going for their loved ones. If you would like to find out more about life at Aberdeen House or come and have a look around, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk.

Care provided at Aberdeen House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Aberdeen House

Where is Aberdeen House located?

Aberdeen House is a residential care home in Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9UD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Aberdeen House provide?

Aberdeen House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Aberdeen House's CQC rating?

Aberdeen House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 March 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Aberdeen House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Aberdeen House

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

No. Aberdeen House 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. Aberdeen House 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. Aberdeen House 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?

No. Aberdeen House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Aberdeen House 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 Aberdeen House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Aberdeen House

Respite Care at Aberdeen House

Booked short stays at Aberdeen House can give a regular carer a proper break or let someone recover after a hospital admission. Most homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks and want medication lists, GP details and a few days of clothes, toiletries and something familiar from home. A respite stay can also work as a trial before committing to a permanent move, so ask about availability, the daily rate and how a longer stay would be arranged.

Residential Care at Aberdeen House

Residential care at Aberdeen House is the category to consider when an older person needs steady help with daily life but does not require regular input from a nurse. In practice that means support with personal care, meals cooked and served in the home, help with medication, laundry, and company through the day, with a GP called in when health needs arise. Nursing care, by contrast, has a registered nurse on shift around the clock for conditions like unstable diabetes, catheter management or advanced frailty. Weekly fees in the East Midlands generally sit between £850 and £1100, while Rutland Council usually funds around £680 to £820, so ask early how any gap would be handled. It is also sensible to ask what a typical week of activities and outings looks like.

Older Person Care at Aberdeen House

Aberdeen House in Oakham is registered to provide older person care, which typically covers help with washing, dressing, prompting or administering medication, and the companionship that makes a day feel settled rather than lonely. A good home will build these tasks around the person's own routine, not slot the person into a rota, so ask how morning and evening care is planned when someone prefers a lie in or an early night. It is worth asking directly how many staff are awake overnight, how call bells are answered, and who oversees medication rounds. Families should also ask how changes in mood, appetite or mobility are noticed and passed on. The most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, in March 2021, rated the service as requires improvement, so questions about progress since then are entirely reasonable.

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