Frances Bolitho Care Home

Frances Bolitho Care Home is a nursing home in St. Ives, Cornwall (TR18 2JR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Frances Bolitho Care Home

Frances Bolitho Care Home is a nursing home in St Ives. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. Respite stays are available. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours, which means complex health needs, medication, wound and continence care and care at the end of life are managed here rather than requiring somebody to move again. It also means that when a resident begins to become unwell, the people who notice are the ones who know them. Nursing is the foundation rather than the point of the place. Our residents live here, and what makes a day a good one is usually ordinary. A proper breakfast, the paper, familiar music, the garden or a view of the sea when the weather allows, and staff with time to sit down and talk about something other than care. For residents living with dementia we keep the day steady and unhurried and we learn what reassures a particular person. Where somebody has a mental health condition we work alongside their community team so that our approach matches what they are used to. Where somebody is nearing the end of life we plan openly with them and their family and make room for relatives to stay. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome through the day. Please come and see us.

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Common questions about Frances Bolitho Care Home

Where is Frances Bolitho Care Home located?

Frances Bolitho Care Home is a nursing home in St. Ives, Cornwall, TR18 2JR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Frances Bolitho Care Home provide?

Frances Bolitho Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Frances Bolitho Care Home's CQC rating?

Frances Bolitho 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 2 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Frances Bolitho Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Frances Bolitho Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Frances Bolitho Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Frances Bolitho Care Home

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

Yes. Frances Bolitho Care Home 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. Frances Bolitho Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Frances Bolitho 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?

Yes. Yes. Frances Bolitho Care Home 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 South West

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

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