Care homes in Alford offering dementia care

Dementia care in Alford: what the data shows

3 of the 5 care homes in Alford are registered with CQC for dementia care (60%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 13 points below the 80% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 80% for dementia care.

Sandpiper Care Home and Chimneys Care Home lead the list for dementia care. Ratings run from December 2022 to May 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. They have 64 registered beds in total.

Lincolnshire as a whole has 171 care homes registered for dementia care; 73% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Lincolnshire, 61% of care homes are registered for dementia care, against 60% here.

Dementia care in a care home in the East Midlands typically costs about £1,285 a week (residential) or £1,540 (nursing), compared with £1,250 for standard residential care. How these costs are worked out.

What dementia care involves

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

What to ask about dementia care

1. How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
2. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
3. How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
4. What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
5. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?

Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Lincolnshire. Glossary entry: Dementia care.

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