St Aiden's Cottage

Logo of St Aiden's Cottage, a nursing home in Durham, County Durham, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and learning disability and autism support.

St Aiden's Cottage is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham (DH7 7AA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About St Aiden's Cottage

We are St Aiden's Cottage in Durham. We provide both nursing and residential care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays. Offering both kinds of care under one roof has an advantage that matters more than it may sound. Somebody who comes to us needing residential support and whose health later becomes more complicated does not have to move somewhere new at exactly the point when a move is hardest. They stay where they are, with the staff and surroundings they already know, and the level of care changes around them rather than the person being uprooted. With that mix of needs in one place, support has to be planned person by person rather than run to a single routine. Communication is where we start with every new resident. How does this person make themselves understood, and how do we make ourselves understood to them. We settle that early, use it consistently and check it is working rather than assuming. Where several conditions sit together, we look for the simple explanation before the complicated one. A hearing aid that has stopped working accounts for a great deal that would otherwise be recorded as confusion. Respite guests are assessed and welcomed exactly as permanent residents are. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

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Common questions about St Aiden's Cottage

Where is St Aiden's Cottage located?

St Aiden's Cottage is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham, DH7 7AA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does St Aiden's Cottage provide?

St Aiden's Cottage is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is St Aiden's Cottage's CQC rating?

St Aiden's Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 April 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does St Aiden's Cottage provide dementia care?

Yes. St Aiden's Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does St Aiden's Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. St Aiden's Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about St Aiden's Cottage

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

Yes. St Aiden's Cottage 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. St Aiden's Cottage is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. St Aiden's Cottage 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. St Aiden's Cottage 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

St Aiden's Cottage 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 St Aiden's Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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