Marie Louise House Nursing Home

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Here at Marie Louise House, we provide nursing home care for older people in the heart of Romsey, Hampshire. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the commitment and consistency of everyone who works here.

We care for older adults with a range of needs, including those living with dementia, people who require ongoing nursing care, and individuals who are looking for a shorter respite stay. Whether someone comes to us for a few weeks to recover and recharge, or they make Marie Louise House their long term home, we aim to make sure they feel genuinely settled, respected and well looked after.

Dementia care is a significant part of what we do, and we work hard to ensure that residents living with dementia feel safe and understood. We take time to get to know each person as an individual, learning about their history, preferences and routines so that the support we offer actually fits their life rather than asking them to fit around ours.

Our nursing team means we are able to support residents with more complex health needs on site, working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to make sure care stays joined up and responsive. Families are always welcome here, and we encourage people to stay involved and informed at every stage.

Romsey is a lovely town and we think our location adds something real to daily life here. Whether it is enjoying the garden, taking part in activities or simply having a proper conversation over a cup of tea, the small things matter to us just as much as the clinical side of care.

If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we would be very happy to hear from you.

Common questions about Marie Louise House Nursing Home

Where is Marie Louise House Nursing Home located?

Marie Louise House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Marie Louise House Nursing Home provide?

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

What is Marie Louise House Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Marie Louise House 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 5 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Marie Louise House Nursing Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Marie Louise House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Marie Louise House Nursing Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

More about the care at Marie Louise House Nursing Home

What each type of care involves, and the questions worth asking when you call or visit.

Older Person Care

An older person's day in a nursing home is shaped by other people's shifts, which is why staffing numbers are not a dull detail. Help with washing and dressing, medication administered on time, meals and plain company make up most of the work. Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered for older person care, with typical weekly fees in the South East running from £1350 to £1750 and Hampshire paying about £950 to £1150 for the places it funds. The difference between those figures is where a top up is usually required, so raise it at the outset. Ask how much choice residents have over routines, how many staff are awake at night, and how quickly a call bell is answered.

Dementia

Orientation is something a building either gives a person or takes away, and for someone with dementia that is the difference between a calm day and a frightening one. Short corridors, visible lavatories, a garden reachable without asking permission, and the same staff on the same shifts all do quiet work. Distress is almost always caused by something, usually pain, noise or needing the lavatory, and a team that looks for the cause first is the one to trust. Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so ask how staff respond when a resident tries to leave or stops recognising a relative. Ask also whether somebody can stay to the end of life, and how families are kept informed.

Respite Care

Short stays are rarely spontaneous in practice, since rooms are limited and the obvious weeks are taken months ahead. Most homes set a minimum of one or two weeks, and the packing list is simple: labelled clothing, medication in its original packaging, and a few familiar objects. Many families use a stay at Marie Louise House Nursing Home as a trial, which is a more honest test than any tour.

Nursing Care

Qualified nursing cover is bought around the clock rather than by the visit, and that is the whole point of a nursing home. People who need it typically have wounds requiring regular dressing, feeding tubes, unstable conditions, or dementia alongside clinical needs a residential home could not meet. Marie Louise House Nursing Home in Romsey is registered for nursing care, and its last published rating from the Care Quality Commission was good, following an inspection in May 2018. That report is now several years old, so ask what has changed since and whether a further inspection is due. Where the NHS agrees a registered nurse is needed, NHS Funded Nursing Care adds about £235 a week towards the nursing element and lowers the family's share. Ask who applies and how often it is reviewed.

Questions families ask about Marie Louise House Nursing Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Marie Louise House Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 5 May 2018
  • Report published: 5 May 2018

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Marie Louise House Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Marie Louise House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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