Willett House

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Willett House is a nursing home in Chislehurst, Bromley (BR7 6LT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Willett House

Willett House is a nursing home in Chislehurst. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. Having registered nurses as part of the team means people whose health needs are complex can stay here as those needs change rather than having to move on. That continuity is worth a great deal, particularly for somebody living with dementia, for whom familiar faces and surroundings are doing genuine work. Something we try to get right is how we talk to families. Relatives of somebody in a nursing home often feel they are being informed rather than involved, and they usually know things about the person that no assessment would uncover. So we ask, we keep them in the picture when health changes, and we would rather ring with something small than let a relative discover it on a visit. The clinical side is only part of a day and usually the smaller part. The rest is meals worth eating, help without a long wait, privacy, company, and being spoken to as somebody with a history. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Our own measure is simpler: would we be content for a member of our family to live here.

Care provided at Willett House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Willett House

Where is Willett House located?

Willett House is a nursing home in Chislehurst, Bromley, BR7 6LT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Willett House provide?

Willett House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Willett House's CQC rating?

Willett 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 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Willett House provide dementia care?

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

Does Willett House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Willett House

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

Yes. Willett 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?

Yes. Yes. Willett House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Willett 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. Willett 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 London

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

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

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