Nightingales Care Home

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Nightingales Care Home is a residential home in Maidenhead caring for older people, with respite stays available alongside permanent places. We do not provide nursing care on site, so we work closely with general practitioners, district nurses and other community professionals, and we are straight with families about what we can and cannot manage here. That honesty at the outset saves a great deal of difficulty later. What we do provide is daily life supported properly, and the things that matter most are unremarkable ones that take real discipline to sustain. Help with washing and dressing given without rushing and in a way that leaves dignity intact. Medication managed reliably. Food that people genuinely look forward to, with company at the table. Staff who have been here long enough to notice when a resident is not quite themselves, and who act on it rather than mentioning it in passing. Residents keep their own routines where they want to, bring their own things and are asked about how the home runs rather than told, which matters when so much else has already been decided for them. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Common questions about Nightingales Care Home

Where is Nightingales Care Home located?

Nightingales Care Home is a residential care home in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 8LD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Nightingales Care Home provide?

Nightingales 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 Nightingales Care Home's CQC rating?

Nightingales 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 21 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

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

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

Contact Nightingales Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Nightingales Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

No. Nightingales 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Nightingales 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Nightingales Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Nightingales Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 21 December 2018
  • Report published: 21 December 2018

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

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

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