Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home

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Close House offers nursing and residential care near Hexham in Northumberland, for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places.

Having nursing and residential care in one home matters more than it sounds. It means that when somebody's health needs increase they do not automatically have to move again and start over in an unfamiliar building with a new set of faces. That continuity is worth a great deal, both to people living here and to their families.

Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours, so medication, wound care, continence and long term conditions are managed here, in close contact with local GPs, community teams and therapists. Where somebody is approaching the end of their life we concentrate on comfort and dignity and on keeping families properly informed.

Away from the clinical side we try to keep the feel of a home. Rooms are personal, the day is arranged around the people living here, and visitors are welcome without fuss. For people living with dementia we keep things familiar and unhurried and we ask relatives to tell us about a person's history, because that is usually what helps us understand what somebody is asking for.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You would be welcome to visit, meet the team and see how we work.

Common questions about Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home

Where is Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home located?

Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1ST. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?

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

What is Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Close House Nursing and Residential 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 6 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Close House Nursing and Residential Care 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.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • 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.

Questions families ask about Close House Nursing and Residential Care 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. Close House Nursing and Residential Care 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. Close House Nursing and Residential Care 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. Close House Nursing and Residential Care 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?

Yes. Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 6 December 2019
  • Report published: 6 December 2019

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 North East

Close House Nursing and Residential 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 Close House Nursing and Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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