Abbotts Court Care Home

Abbotts Court Care Home is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham (DH6 3LP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Abbotts Court Care Home

Abbotts Court Care Home is a nursing home in Durham caring for a broad range of adults. Most of our residents are older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, and we also support adults with mental health needs, people with a physical disability, residents living with sight or hearing loss and younger adults. Nurses are on duty day and night, which means medication, wound and pressure care and conditions that need close monitoring are managed here, and somebody who becomes unwell is seen straight away rather than waiting for an appointment. Many residents are living with dementia. We keep the day calm and familiar, keep the same staff working with the same people and take time to understand what somebody means when speech has become difficult. For residents with mental health needs a calm household and staff who notice when something has shifted do most of the good, and we work closely with local services and doctors. Where there is a physical disability the right equipment is in place, and for residents with sight or hearing loss we adapt how we communicate and do not move things without saying so. Residents still choose when they get up, what they eat, where they sit and who visits. Respite stays are available. Please ring us if you would like to visit and meet the nurses on duty.

Care provided at Abbotts Court Care Home

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Common questions about Abbotts Court Care Home

Where is Abbotts Court Care Home located?

Abbotts Court Care Home is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham, DH6 3LP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Abbotts Court Care Home provide?

Abbotts Court Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Abbotts Court Care Home's CQC rating?

Abbotts Court 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 28 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Abbotts Court Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Abbotts Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Abbotts Court Care Home

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

Yes. Abbotts Court 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. Abbotts Court 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. Abbotts Court 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. Abbotts Court 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 North East

Abbotts Court Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Abbotts Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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