Care homes in Gerrards Cross offering sensory impairment care

How sensory impairment care in Gerrards Cross compares

CQC lists sensory impairment care for 3 of the 8 care homes in Gerrards Cross, or 38%. England-wide, 83% of care homes registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 20 points above the 80% for all care homes in the town).

For sensory impairment care, the top rated home is Buckingham House. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from November 2024 and the newest from November 2024. Registered beds across these homes: 201, and nursing care at 3. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Buckinghamshire, 53 care homes are registered for sensory impairment care, and 66% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 38% of care homes list sensory impairment care, compared with 40% across Buckinghamshire.

Care homes in the South East typically charge about £1,555 a week for residential care and £1,830 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.

Sensory impairment care: what it means

Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.

Questions to ask care homes about sensory impairment care

1. Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
2. How are written information and menus made accessible?
3. How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
4. Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
5. How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?

Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Buckinghamshire as a whole.

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