Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Windy Knowe Nursing Home is a nursing home in Oxton Birkenhead, Wirral (CH43 6US). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Windy Knowe Nursing Home is in Oxton, Birkenhead, and we care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life. Nurses are on duty day and night, so medication, wound and pressure care and conditions that need close watching are managed here, and somebody who becomes unwell is seen straight away rather than waiting for an appointment. Many of our residents are living with dementia. We keep the day calm and familiar, keep the same staff working with the same people and take the time to understand what somebody means when speech has become difficult. If a person wants to be up and moving about, we make that safe instead of asking them to sit down. Rushing never saves anybody time, so we plan on the basis that things take as long as they take. Good nursing exists to make an ordinary life possible. Residents choose when they get up, what they eat, where they sit and who comes to visit, and meals are cooked here with nobody hurried through a plate. We offer respite stays for people needing nursing support for a short period, often after a spell in hospital, and for family carers who need a proper break. Families are welcome here and we would always rather be told early when something is not right. Please ring us if you would like to come and look round.
Care provided at Windy Knowe Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Where is Windy Knowe Nursing Home located?
Windy Knowe Nursing Home is a nursing home in Oxton Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 6US. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Windy Knowe Nursing Home provide?
Windy Knowe 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 Windy Knowe Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Windy Knowe 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 3 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Windy Knowe Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Windy Knowe Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Windy Knowe Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Windy Knowe Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Windy Knowe 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. Windy Knowe 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. Windy Knowe 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. Windy Knowe 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 West
Windy Knowe Nursing Home 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Windy Knowe Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.