Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth is a nursing home in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA5 9LX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth provides nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Registered nurses are on site at all hours, which means complex health needs can be looked after in familiar surroundings rather than through repeated hospital admissions. Wound care, diabetes, catheters, pain relief and care at the end of life are managed by a team who know the resident, working alongside GPs, district nurses and specialist palliative colleagues. Clinical care is only part of the job. What makes a day worth having is company, a familiar routine and something to look forward to, so our team is expected to spend real time with residents rather than moving briskly through tasks. Residents decide how their days go and rooms belong to the people living in them. For residents living with dementia, consistency does more good than anything else we could buy. We keep routines steady and faces familiar, and we ask families to share the person's history so that our team can respond to the feeling behind a question rather than correcting the detail. Families are welcome and we would rather hear a concern early than late. Please get in touch if you would like to visit and look round.

Care provided at Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

Where is Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth located?

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth is a nursing home in Lancaster, Lancashire, LA5 9LX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth provide?

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

What is Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth's CQC rating?

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth provide dementia care?

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

Does Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth

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

Yes. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth 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. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth 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. Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth 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 West

Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Hillcroft Nursing Home Carnforth. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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