The Towans Care Home

The Towans Care Home is a residential care home in Burnham On Sea, Somerset (TA8 2EZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Towans Care Home

The Towans is a residential care home in Burnham On Sea for older people who need help with daily living, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. What we offer is fairly simple and we try to do it well. Help with washing, dressing and getting about, given at the person's own pace and in a way that protects their dignity. Medication managed properly. Three meals a day that people are glad to sit down to, cooked here, with real choice at every one. Warm, clean rooms that people make their own with their own furniture and photographs. Company when it is wanted and quiet when it is not. We know everybody who lives here properly, not as a set of care needs but as people with histories, tastes and opinions. That is what lets us notice early when somebody is off colour or out of sorts. We act on it quickly, involve the surgery and the district nurses, and tell families what is happening rather than waiting to be asked. Respite stays are a genuine part of what we do, whether to give a relative a holiday, to help somebody find their feet after a spell in hospital, or to let a person try us out before deciding anything permanent. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall, and anyone thinking about a move is welcome to visit.

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Common questions about The Towans Care Home

Where is The Towans Care Home located?

The Towans Care Home is a residential care home in Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2EZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Towans Care Home provide?

The Towans Care Home 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 The Towans Care Home's CQC rating?

The Towans 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 18 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Towans Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Towans Care Home

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

No. The Towans 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. The Towans 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. The Towans 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?

No. The Towans Care Home 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 South West

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

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

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