Care homes in Harlow offering elderly care

How elderly care in Harlow compares

CQC lists elderly care for 4 of the 6 care homes in Harlow, or 67%. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 83% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 81% for elderly care.

Ashlyn Care Home, Alexandra House - Harlow and Tye Green Lodge lead the list for elderly care. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2018 and the newest from May 2024. Between them they have 344 registered beds, and 2 also provide nursing care.

For comparison, Essex has 292 care homes registered for elderly care; of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding. Here 67% of care homes list elderly care, compared with 73% across Essex.

Typical weekly fees in the East of England: about £1,455 residential, £1,685 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.

What elderly care involves

This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.

Questions to ask care homes about elderly care

1. How much notice do you need to change or add care?
2. How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
3. What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
4. How do you keep the family updated week to week?
5. How do you manage medication, and who checks it?

Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex. Jargon explained: Personal care.

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