Care homes in Marchwood offering dementia care

Dementia care in Marchwood: ratings, size and cost

3 of the 3 care homes in Marchwood are registered with CQC for dementia care (100%). England-wide, 80% of care homes registered for dementia care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).

For dementia care, the top rated care homes are Oaklands Rest Home and Avondale Lodge Care Home. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2020 and the newest from March 2023. Between them they have 115 registered beds. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Southampton has 28 care homes registered for dementia care; of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding. Here 100% of care homes list dementia care, compared with 55% across Southampton.

Typical weekly fees in the South East: £1,555 standard residential, £1,620 residential dementia care, £1,845 nursing dementia care. Our cost method.

What to expect from dementia care

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.

Questions to ask care homes 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?

Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Southampton. Jargon explained: Dementia care.

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