Stone House

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Stone House is a residential care home in Bishops Castle, Shropshire (SY9 5AJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Stone House

Stone House is a residential care home in Bishops Castle. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a small home in a small town, and both of those things shape how we work. Staff know everybody properly rather than by shift, meals feel like meals, and people are supported to stay part of the community they have often belonged to for years, whether that means the shops, the church, the pub or family living nearby in Shropshire. People keep their own belongings around them, choose how they spend the day and decide for themselves whether to join in. Where dementia or sensory loss makes things harder, we adapt. That might mean checking that hearing aids and glasses are actually being used, keeping rooms well lit and free of clutter, sitting where a person can see your face, and allowing time for someone to answer. Families usually know things about a person that no assessment records, so we ask them, and we keep asking as needs change. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable time. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at residential care in or around Bishops Castle, please call and arrange to come and visit.

Care provided at Stone House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Stone House

Where is Stone House located?

Stone House is a residential care home in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Stone House provide?

Stone House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Stone House's CQC rating?

Stone House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Stone House provide dementia care?

Yes. Stone House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Stone House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Stone House

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

Yes. Stone House 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. Stone 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. Stone 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?

Yes. Yes. Stone House 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 West Midlands

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

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

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