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They need to share our values and respect people, their life experience and personal choices. We’re proud to be supported by a dedicated chaplain at Homewood, offering pastoral support to all, whatever their beliefs. Our National Housing for Older People Awards celebrate examples of successful retirement housing and housing-with-care. If HOOP doesn't provide all the information you need, submit your HOOP session to us to arrange a conversation with an EAC Advisor. EAC Advice is a free, specialist and independent telephone advice service provide by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel . A care home is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in single rooms or hotel-style suites, because they need regular or continuous access to care.

A COCKERMOUTH care home has received a ‘requires improvement’ after a recent health watchdog inspection. – the service is performing badly and we've taken enforcement action against the provider of the service. Our infection prevention and control inspections look at how well people using a service are kept safe from the spread of infections.
Indicative fees for self-funding residents at Homewood care home, Leamington Spa
We value care, comfort, compassion and credibility above all else, and we make sure that no matter their needs, residents are able to get the individual, tailored care that they need to thrive. Our active social framework includes one-to-one, in-room activities for those unable to join in group activities so no one is left out. We support residents’ families and ensure that both residents and their loved ones feel settled. The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It monitors and inspects services, to make sure they are safe, effective and provide high-quality care. MHA is dedicated to providing some of the highest quality care and support to older people across Great Britain - and we're proud that this is reflected in our independent care inspection reports.

For us to do this, each member of our team is carefully chosen for their caring capabilities, qualifications, understanding and the ability to bring out the best in those in their care. Our residents are our number one priority at Holmwood Care Centre and we strive to ensure that all their wishes are fulfilled. Meet our Home Manager and learn about the comfortable environment, 1-to-1 activities and special approach to care that we have here at Holmwood in our video tour below. Our residents deserve a happy and fulfilling life, and providing this is our main aim at Holmwood Care Centre. When residents join us, we aim to offer more than just care – we offer them a family of carers and friends.
Specialisms / services
This Worcestershire nursing home has a lively social activity programme for all residents to participate in, with dementia-friendly options available. The building’s facilities include welcoming dining areas, a vintage cafe, a sensory garden, lounges with patio access and more. The home is owned and managed by Mr D O'Brien and provides accommodation and personal care. It is registered to support 35 older adults, including those who may have dementia related conditions. In many ways it is like living in a hotel, where you don’t need to worry about laundry, changing the bed or cleaning your room. Our caring staff help with everyday activities like bathing and dressing and support at meal times.

Those run by private operators more often focus on lifestyle, with help and care services discretely available to buy if or when required. Both ownership and rental options are commonly available, as well as alternative ways of paying for the services on offer – including part deferring payment until a property is sold. A move may provide a whole new lease of life, but a wrong choice can be difficult to undo.
Your future matters at Holmwood Care Centre
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. If this service has not had a CQC inspection since it registered with us, our judgement may be based on our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service. Compassion is at the heart of what we do, so whether you have experience working in the care industry, or simply caring for someone you love, we would love to welcome you on board.

Some care homes are registered to provide personal care only, for example help with washing, dressing and giving medication. Care services offered to people in housing-with-care facilities are regulated, subject to periodic inspections and awarded grades. Wherever possible, Inspectorate reports and grades are accessible from the housing-with-care pages on this website. Outdoors, Barnfield nursing care home Chesterfield has an attractive lawned garden with raised flowerbeds and comfortable seating areas for residents to take advantage of, especially in the summer months.
Holmwood Care Centre is a well-established local care home set in a peaceful location with beautifully manicured gardens. You’ll have access to health professionals when required and we have the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the full with peace of mind. It includes all 11,500 registered care homes in the UK that cater exclusively or primarily for older people. There is no charge whatsoever to appear in it, and we welcome a photo and descriptive text to enhance the presentation of your home. Our range of living areas means our residents are never short of somewhere within the home to relax and be content.
Your personal washing will be carefully laundered and returned to you, clean and fresh. Meal times are a special part of the day for you to savour tasty food, freshly cooked by our chef to suit you and any dietary needs. And, of course refreshments are available throughout the day for you and your visitors, who are welcome at any time. At the same time, there is no reason why you can’t maintain links with the local community, or develop new friendships and relationships. Care staff will help you do that, while also working hard to create a home that is itself full of opportunity and possibility. The Home Services Directory on this website provides an opportunity to promote your services.
The option of 2 communal lounges and two quiet lounges means that not everyone has to socialise if they just want some peace. We have a kitchenette for residents and their visitors to use as well as a lift where required. Our relatives’ room provides a perfect opportunity for our residents to catch up with their families in the company of other families. The TV room and conservatory both create the perfect opportunity for our residents to unwind.

If you intend to ‘stay put’ where you are, then thinking and planning ahead makes sense. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. For services we haven't rated we use ticks and crosses to show whether we've asked them to take further action or taken enforcement action against them.
Our garden is entirely wheelchair accessible so that all of our residents can enjoy the outdoors. We also have a sensory garden, providing stimulating and interactive alternative outdoor areas. We support our residents in every possible way through specific nursing care for every individual within our nursing care home, including physiotherapy and tailored day care for every resident’s need. We also provide support such as key topic seminars and support groups for families that need additional support or information.

– the service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve. One of our principal values is to treat each of our valued residents as an individual, responding to their unique needs.
Care homes are regulated by independent Inspectorates in each country of the UK, subject to periodic inspections and awarded quality grades. Inspectorate reports and grades are accessible from the care home pages on this website. Housing-with-care is a recent but natural evolution of retirement housing to provide an environment capable of enabling older people to maintain their independence even if they become physically or mentally frail. Barnfield nursing care home Chesterfield, Derbyshire, offers a range of motivating and entertaining activities for our residents to enjoy.