Friends of the Elderly

Friends of the Elderly is a nursing home in Malvern, Worcestershire (WR14 2HY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Friends of the Elderly

Friends of the Elderly Malvern provides residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite and short stays. Because we provide both residential and nursing care, people do not usually have to move on when their health needs increase. That matters more than it sounds. A move at a frail stage of life is unsettling in a way that is hard to undo, and being able to stay where you are known is one of the most useful things we can offer. Qualified nurses are on duty for those who need nursing care, so complex health needs, medication and care at the end of life are managed here. For residents who need residential care, life is organised around what they want their day to be rather than around a clinical routine they do not need. We ask at the outset how somebody has always lived, from what time they wake to how they take their tea and what they cannot abide, and we write it down so that everybody working here knows it. For residents living with dementia we keep the day steady and unhurried and we learn what reassures a particular person. Malvern and the hills mean a good deal to many of our residents, and families are welcome through the day. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us.

Care provided at Friends of the Elderly

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Friends of the Elderly

Where is Friends of the Elderly located?

Friends of the Elderly is a nursing home in Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2HY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Friends of the Elderly provide?

Friends of the Elderly 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 Friends of the Elderly's CQC rating?

Friends of the Elderly is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Friends of the Elderly provide dementia care?

Yes. Friends of the Elderly supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Friends of the Elderly offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Friends of the Elderly offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Friends of the Elderly

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

Yes. Friends of the Elderly Malvern 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. Friends of the Elderly Malvern is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Friends of the Elderly Malvern 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. Friends of the Elderly Malvern 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 West Midlands

Friends of the Elderly Malvern has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Friends of the Elderly Malvern. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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