Denehurst Nursing Home

Denehurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ferryhill, County Durham (DL17 8NL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Denehurst Nursing Home

Denehurst Nursing Home is in Ferryhill, County Durham. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Having registered nurses here at all hours means clinical needs are met in the home. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the slow changes that come with frailty are managed by people who know the person, in a place they know, which spares a great deal of upheaval and keeps families talking to staff who can actually tell them how the day has gone. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. We would rather be measured on those than on anything we could write in a brochure. The rest of the job is making sure there is a life here and not just care. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and look for what lies behind distress. Where someone has a physical disability we think properly about equipment and about not doing more for people than they want. Respite stays suit people needing nursing input briefly and family carers needing a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see Denehurst for yourself.

Care provided at Denehurst Nursing Home

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Common questions about Denehurst Nursing Home

Where is Denehurst Nursing Home located?

Denehurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8NL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Denehurst Nursing Home provide?

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

What is Denehurst Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Denehurst Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Denehurst Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Denehurst Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Denehurst Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Denehurst Nursing Home

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

Yes. Denehurst Nursing 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. Denehurst Nursing 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. Denehurst Nursing 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?

No. Denehurst Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

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

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