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Elmside

Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1HB


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From the owner

Elmside is organised to help service users achieve a satisfying day-to-day lifestyle in which they have their personal choice respected, while being able to get the attention of skilled carers at any time of the day or night.

While being ideal for…

Elmside is organised to help service users achieve a satisfying day-to-day lifestyle in which they have their personal choice respected, while being able to get the attention of skilled carers at any time of the day or night.

While being ideal for individuals requiring support with day to day living, Elmside is also fully resourced to suit the lives of people with dementia. It prides itself in providing a homely, personalised environment and ensures residents and their families are at the centre of everything as are their core values of dignity and respect. Elmside believes in being open and fair as it strives to do the best possible and endeavours to meet residents' needs to enable them to live a fulfilled life in mind, body and spirit.

Carers are highly-qualified and the service follows care sector developments, looking to incorporate any new methods that might benefit all those involved.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease

Features

  • 69 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 69 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1985
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

From £1,059 per week

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The final price will depend on your individual requirements - contact the care provider for more details.

Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last inspection

19 Jun 2018

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
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